
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Dunbar Neighborhood of Baltimore, MD from $500 (263 Rentals)
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2115 N Charles St

The Tobee - Cathedral St 311 (19 W. Mulberry)

Mt. Vernon Properties

The Lyn

2726 Beryl Ave

15 E Read St

15 E Read St

Cathedral St 300

Hampton Court Apartments
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22 Light

Highlandtown Plaza Co-op Apartments 62+

Saint Paul Regency

Vivo Living Baltimore

St Paul St 817

930 N Calvert St

2202 Maryland Ave

1015 N Calvert St

Queen Esther Apartments

St James Place
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Earl Court

The James

The Courtland

936 N Calvert St

776 Washington Blvd

810 St Paul St
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831 E Chase St

1607 Homestead St

0 N Linwood Ave

1737 N Caroline St, Unit #1

Mulberry at Park

Orchard Ridge Apartments and Townhomes

3129 Eastern Ave, Unit Basement

2202 N Charles St

1720 St Paul St

Chapel Green Apartments
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300 W. Fayette Street

611 Park Avenue

Howard Row

Parsonage Place Apartments

104 E 20th St

307 E 25th St

4 W Cross St

8 Howard and The 305

Vision on Lombard

The Apartments at Charles Plaza
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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 | $1,559 | $600 | $6,000 |
| Dunbar 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,876 | $747 | $6,750 |
| Dunbar 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,464 | $949 | $9,134 |
| Dunbar 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,649 | $1,040 | $5,720 |
| Dunbar 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,321 | $595 | $3,130 |
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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 Hampton Court Apartments priced from $900. 912 Saint Paul St has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $900. Here are the most affordable Dunbar apartments for rent in Baltimore, MD:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hampton Court Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $900 |
| 912 Saint Paul St | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $900 |
| 22 Light | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $915 |
| Highlandtown Plaza Co-op Apartments 62+ | Standard | 1BR,1BA | $923 |
| Saint Paul Regency | Studio apartment | Studio,1BA | $925 |
| Printers Square Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $933 |
| Vivo Living Baltimore | PETITES - The Petite Studio - S | Studio,1BA | $939 |
| 1015 N Calvert St | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $950 |
| Queen Esther Apartments | 2 bedroom townhome | 2BR,1BA | $950 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Dunbar, MD
As of January 26, 2026 the best value apartment in the Dunbar area is the $1.03 price per square foot 836 Park Ave Model at 836 Park Ave, Unit #A in the in the Inner Harbor neighborhood starting from $3,050. The second greatest value Dunbar apartment is the 30 E Preston St Model at 30 E Preston St, Unit B starting at $2,790 with a $1.07 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 836 Park Ave, Unit #A | 836 Park Ave | 2BR,2.5BA | $1.03 |
| 30 E Preston St, Unit B | 30 E Preston St | 3BR,3BA | $1.07 |
| 1404 E Baltimore St, Unit 300 | 1404 E Baltimore St | 3BR,2.5BA | $1.22 |
| 2100 Homewood Ave, Unit #2 | 2100 Homewood Ave | 3BR,1BA | $1.21 |
| Ashland Commons | Two-Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.15 |
| 1015 N Calvert St | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $0.95 |
| Barclay Greenmount | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.14 |
| Queen Esther Apartments | 2 bedroom townhome | 2BR,1BA | $1.05 |
| Printers Square Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.16 |
| 1013 St Paul St, Unit 4 | 1013 St Paul St | 4BR,2BA | $0.74 |
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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 $950.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Dunbar?
The cheapest apartment in Dunbar is Hampton Court Apartments which is listed at $900, while the average apartment in Dunbar costs $2,339.
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 442 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 $900 which is $1,439 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Dunbar.
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