Cheap Homes for Rent in the Downtown Baltimore Neighborhood of Baltimore, MD from $400 (56 Rentals)

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property at 509 Mosher St

$550 - $1,300

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509 Mosher St

BaltimoreMD21217
property at 1729 N Caroline St

$700 - $775

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$700 - $775
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1729 N Caroline St

BaltimoreMD21213
property at 219 Penn St

$720 - $850

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219 Penn St

BaltimoreMD21230

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property at 646 W Conway St

$750 - $765

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646 W Conway St

BaltimoreMD21230

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property at 207 Roundhouse Ct

$900 - $950

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207 Roundhouse Ct

BaltimoreMD21230
property at 1614 N Caroline St

$1,100

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$1,100
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1614 N Caroline St

BaltimoreMD21213

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property at 1412 W Saratoga St

$1,375

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$1,375
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1412 W Saratoga St

BaltimoreMD21223

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Downtown Baltimore, Baltimore, MD Local Guide

Cheapest Available Downtown Baltimore Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downtown Baltimore area of Baltimore, MD is a 3 Beds unit found at Mulberry at Park priced from $739. 849 Park Ave has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $899. Here are the most affordable Downtown Baltimore apartments for rent in Baltimore, MD:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Mulberry at ParkThree Bedroom3BR,2BA$739
849 Park Ave1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$899
The Billiethe AprilStudio,1BA$925
Saint Paul RegencyStudio apartmentStudio,1BA$925
Avon1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$925
Printers Square Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$933
Queen Esther Apartments2 bedroom townhome2BR,1BA$950
Linden Park Apartments (Seniors 62+)StudioStudio,1BA$983

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Baltimore, MD

As of August 08, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown Baltimore area is the $1.17 price per square foot 33 W North Ave Model at 33 W North Ave, Unit 3B in the in the Inner Harbor neighborhood starting from $2,400. The second greatest value Downtown Baltimore apartment is the 33 W North Ave Model at 33 W North Ave, Unit 3B starting at $2,400 with a $1.17 price per square foot in the Inner Harbor neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downtown Baltimore apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
33 W North Ave, Unit 3B33 W North Ave3BR,2BA$1.17
33 W North Ave, Unit 3B33 W North Ave3BR,2BA$1.17
The Brown's LoftUnit 4012BR,1.5BA$1.04
Union Rowe3 Bedroom3BR,1BA$1.04
Somerset Court2 Bedroom/1 Bath Large2BR,1BA$1.07
1017 Hollins St1017 Hollins St1BR,1BA$1.04
834 N Carey St, Unit 3834 N Carey St1BR,1BA$0.85
1720 McCulloh St, Unit 41720 McCulloh St2BR,1BA$1.00
Queen Esther Apartments2 bedroom townhome2BR,1BA$1.05
Printers Square Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.13

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Beyond the Classroom: Discovering Baltimore's Best Student Friendly Neighborhoods

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Downtown Baltimore, Baltimore, MD

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Frequently Asked Questions about Downtown Baltimore

What type of rentals are currently available in Downtown Baltimore?

There are currently 1071 Apartments for Rent in Downtown Baltimore, MD with pricing that ranges from $739 to $8,735. There are also 205 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Downtown Baltimore ranging from $550 to $10,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Downtown Baltimore?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Downtown Baltimore ranges from $550 to $10,000 with an average monthly rent of $1,879.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Downtown Baltimore?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Downtown Baltimore range from $739 to $6,010, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $775 to $6,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $550 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,155.

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