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Dunbar, Baltimore, MD Local Guide

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 Mary Harvin House priced from $575. Columbus School has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $662. Here are the most affordable Dunbar apartments for rent in Baltimore, MD:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Mary Harvin House1 bdr1BR,1BA$575
Columbus School1 bdr1BR,1BA$662
St Paul St 8170BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$745
Wheelhouse Co-Living4B1BR,1BA$822
Cathedral St 300Studio ApartmentStudio,1BA$849
EastView on the AvenueOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$880
Vivo Living BaltimoreThe Petite StudioStudio,1BA$886
The Tobee - Cathedral St 3112 Bedroom2BR,1BA$895
Avon1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$895
500 W - Located on the UMB Campus!Eddy7BR,3BA$920

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Dunbar, MD

As of June 10, 2025 the best value apartment in the Dunbar area is the $1.18 price per square foot 2 Bedroom 2.5 Bath Model at The Railway Express Loft Apartments in the in the Inner Harbor neighborhood starting from $2,250. The second greatest value Dunbar apartment is the 1038 S Charles St Model at 1038 S Charles 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 Dunbar apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Railway Express Loft Apartments2 Bedroom 2.5 Bath2BR,2.5BA$1.18
1038 S Charles St, Unit 11038 S Charles St2BR,2BA$0.92
500 W - Located on the UMB Campus!Camden4BR,2BA$0.76
2300 N. Calvert St2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$1.24
Calvert Property1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.02
Chapel Green ApartmentsThe Crape Myrtle2BR,2BA$1.24
Printers Square Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.16
Columbus School1 bdr1BR,1BA$0.84
The Tobee - Cathedral St 3112 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.19
Mary Harvin House1 bdr1BR,1BA$0.83

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Dunbar, Baltimore, MD

Ranked #1

Among neighborhoods in Baltimore, MD for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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Lifestyle Ratings

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.

Getting Around the Dunbar Neighborhood in Baltimore, MD

Walk Score®

91 / 100

Walker’s Paradise

Daily errands do not require a car

Bike Score®

63 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

90 / 100

Rider’s Paradise

World-class public transportation

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Dunbar Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Dunbar?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Dunbar is at St Paul St 817 listed at $745.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Dunbar Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Dunbar Apartment is $575 at Mary Harvin House.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Dunbar Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Dunbar is starting from $895 at The Tobee - Cathedral St 311.

What is the most affordable Dunbar Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Dunbar Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Franklin Lofts & Flats and starts from $1,100.

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