
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Dunbar Neighborhood of Baltimore, MD from $500 (270 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Dunbar area of Baltimore.


3009 Federal St

2001 Boone St

2103 Belair Rd

716 E 23rd St

3718 E Lombard St

Mulberry at Park

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812 Mangold St, Unit North bedroom

838 Park Ave

146 N East Ave
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2726 Beryl Ave

2701 N Calvert St, Unit Main House

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2503 N Calvert St, Unit 1

1721 Guilford Ave, Unit Room 1

2018 N Charles St

Hampton Court Apartments

1809 E Pratt St

Highlandtown Plaza Co-op Apartments 62+

Saint Paul Regency

2509 N Charles St
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703 Newington Ave, Unit 2 F

306 S Conkling St

Queen Esther Apartments

216 N Charles St

Somerset Court

St James Place

3611 Ravenwood Ave

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1001 St Paul St, Unit 10E

Linden Park Apartments (Seniors 62+)
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107 W Monument St

The Calvert School Apartments

Vision on Lombard

936 N Calvert St

The Apartments at Charles Plaza

Mount Vernon Apartments

Orchard Ridge Apartments and Townhomes

Phoenix on Park

1403 Madison Ave

2125 St Paul St
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2927 Edison Hwy

Chapel Green Apartments

2102 N Charles St

22 Light

4104 Erdman Ave

VIVO Living Baltimore

8 Howard and The 305

2012 Mt Royal Terrace

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1719 Saint Paul St

University Place Apartments
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Dunbar, Baltimore, MD Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Dunbar?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dunbar Studio Apartments | $1,602 | $800 | $6,000 |
| Dunbar 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,933 | $500 | $3,959 |
| Dunbar 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,509 | $950 | $7,197 |
| Dunbar 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,850 | $739 | $5,930 |
| Dunbar 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,410 | $909 | $3,500 |
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Cheapest Available Dunbar Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Dunbar area of Baltimore, MD is a 1 Bed unit found at Columbus School Limited Partnership priced from $720. Mulberry at Park has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 3 Beds apartment currently listed from $739. Here are the most affordable Dunbar apartments for rent in Baltimore, MD:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Columbus School Limited Partnership | 1 Bedroom/1 Bath J | 1BR,1BA | $720 |
| Mulberry at Park | Three Bedroom | 3BR,2BA | $739 |
| 809 Park Ave | 0 Beds, 1 Baths | Studio,1BA | $800 |
| 221-223 E Preston St | 0 Beds, 1 Baths | Studio,1BA | $850 |
| 1224 St Paul St | 0 Beds, 1 Baths | Studio,1BA | $850 |
| Avon | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $895 |
| The Essential | 4BR | 4BR,2BA | $909 |
| Saint Paul Regency | Studio apartment | Studio,1BA | $925 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Dunbar, MD
As of June 15, 2026 the best value apartment in the Dunbar area is the $0.80 price per square foot Camden Model at 500 W Fayette St. in the in the Inner Harbor neighborhood starting from $1,160. The second greatest value Dunbar apartment is the 3 Bedroom Model at Barclay Greenmount starting at $1,292 with a $0.99 price per square foot in the Inner Harbor neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Dunbar apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 500 W Fayette St. | Camden | 4BR,2BA | $0.80 |
| Barclay Greenmount | 3 Bedroom | 3BR,1BA | $0.99 |
| Ashland Commons | Two-Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.15 |
| 313 W Madison St, Unit DUPLEX | 313 W Madison St | 2BR,1BA | $1.20 |
| 1719 Saint Paul St | 1719 Saint Paul St | 1BR,1BA | $1.15 |
| Queen Esther Apartments | 2 bedroom townhome | 2BR,1BA | $1.05 |
| 812 Mangold St, Unit North bedroom | 812 Mangold St | 1BR,1.5BA | $0.86 |
| Mulberry at Park | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.19 |
| Columbus School Limited Partnership | 1 Bedroom/1 Bath J | 1BR,1BA | $0.92 |
| 2503 N Calvert St, Unit 1 | 2503 N Calvert St | 1BR,1BA | $1.20 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleDunbar, Baltimore, MD
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Among cities in Maryland for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
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This website is proud to bring you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of neighborhoods, areas, and rental properties across Maryland including Dunbar, Baltimore, and the greater Baltimore area. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including our Star Ratings to compare for outdoor amenities like tennis courts, luxury amenities, family-friendliness, raising pets, transit options, walking, and biking. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Dunbar Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Dunbar?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Dunbar is under $925.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Dunbar?
The cheapest apartment in Dunbar is Columbus School Limited Partnership which is listed at $720, while the average apartment in Dunbar costs $3,820.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Dunbar?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 238 regular apartments in Dunbar that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Dunbar?
Cheap apartments in Dunbar have an average cost of $880 which is $2,940 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Dunbar.
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