Cheap Homes for Rent in Downtown Baltimore Neighborhood of Baltimore, MD from $600 (23 Rentals)

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Cheapest Available Downtown Baltimore Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downtown Baltimore area of Baltimore, MD is a Studio unit found at St Paul St 817 priced from $745. Cathedral St 300 has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $849. Here are the most affordable Downtown Baltimore apartments for rent in Baltimore, MD:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
St Paul St 8170BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$745
Cathedral St 300StudioStudio,1BA$849
Mt. Vernon PropertiesStudioStudio,1BA$850
The Tobee - Cathedral St 3112 Bedroom2BR,1BA$895
Hampton Court ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$900

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Baltimore, MD

As of May 09, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown Baltimore area is the $1.09 price per square foot 625 Washington Blvd Model at 625 Washington Blvd, Unit Apt C in the in the Inner Harbor neighborhood starting from $2,400. The second greatest value Downtown Baltimore apartment is the 815 N Calhoun St Model at 815 N Calhoun St, Unit 1 starting at $1,650 with a $0.92 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.
625 Washington Blvd, Unit Apt C625 Washington Blvd3BR,3BA$1.09
815 N Calhoun St, Unit 1815 N Calhoun St2BR,2BA$0.92
615 N Calhoun St, Unit 101615 N Calhoun St2BR,1BA$0.94
500 W.Lombard3BR,2BA$1.03
2036 Druid Hill Ave, Unit 3rd Floor2036 Druid Hill Ave1BR,1BA$1.09
1718 McCulloh St, Unit 11718 McCulloh St1BR,1BA$0.95
834 N Carey St, Unit 3834 N Carey St1BR,1BA$0.85
1720 McCulloh St, Unit 41720 McCulloh St2BR,1BA$0.95
1721 McCulloh St, Unit 31721 McCulloh St1BR,1BA$0.85
832 N Carey St, Unit 2832 N Carey St1BR,1BA$0.88

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Frequently Asked Questions about Downtown Baltimore

What type of rentals are currently available in Downtown Baltimore?

There are currently 1107 Apartments for Rent in Downtown Baltimore, MD with pricing that ranges from $745 to $12,000. There are also 155 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Downtown Baltimore ranging from $600 to $7,000.

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 $600 to $7,000 with an average monthly rent of $1,928.

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 $1,146 to $8,290, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $700 to $7,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $600 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,104.

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