
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the East Arlington Neighborhood of Baltimore, MD from $500 (163 Rentals)
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5336 Cordelia Ave

3010 Virginia Ave

5336 Cordelia Ave

4626 Reisterstown Rd

2933 Presstman St

2933 Presstman St

4626 Reisterstown Rd

2922 Grantley Ave

3701 W Forest Park Ave
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2848 Edgecombe Cir S

3617 Springdale Ave

2848 Edgecombe Cir S

1211 Poplar Grove St

3831 Derby Manor Dr

3121 Windsor Ave

5118 Gwynn Oak Ave

4108 Groveland Ave

3220 Brightwood Ave

2311 Anoka Ave
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4310 Ridgewood Ave

2311 Anoka Ave

3832 Cottage Ave

4310 Ridgewood Ave

1211 Poplar Grove St

3113 Presbury St

2933 Presstman St

3010 Virginia Ave

2922 Grantley Ave

Cold Spring Lane
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4310 Ridgewood Ave

Palmer Court

2326 McCulloh St

5023 Queensberry Ave, Unit Senior Shared home

Ashburton Woods Apartments

Renaissance at Reservoir Hill

3925 Fairview Ave, Unit 3

Westview on the Avenue

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2920 Parkwood Ave
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3403 Park Heights Ave, Unit 1

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1820 Madison Ave, Unit Room 3F

3723 Nortonia Rd

4910 Poe Ave

Haddon Hill Apartments

2572 McCulloh St

1432 N Fulton Ave

The Village at Jones Falls

4129 W Forest Park Ave

3320 Auchentoroly Terrace, Unit 3
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East Arlington, Baltimore, MD Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in East Arlington?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Arlington Studio Apartments | $1,547 | $1,299 | $1,775 |
| East Arlington 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,270 | $500 | $2,450 |
| East Arlington 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,540 | $775 | $3,130 |
| East Arlington 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,807 | $895 | $3,600 |
| East Arlington 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,648 | $850 | $2,446 |
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There are currently 163 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the East Arlington Neighborhood of Baltimore, MD.
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Cheapest Available East Arlington Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the East Arlington area of Baltimore, MD is a 1 Bed unit found at North Avenue Gateway II priced from $745. Cold Spring Lane has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $775. Here are the most affordable East Arlington apartments for rent in Baltimore, MD:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Avenue Gateway II | 1 Bedroom/1 Bath C | 1BR,1BA | $745 |
| Cold Spring Lane | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $775 |
| Penn Square I | 2 Bedroom/1 Bath B | 2BR,1BA | $797 |
| Ashburton Woods Apartments | One Bedroom/1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $855 |
| Renaissance at Reservoir Hill | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $880 |
| Palmer Court | 2/1.00 | 2BR,1BA | $950 |
| Westview on the Avenue | Russell | 2BR,1BA | $975 |
| 2210 Roslyn Ave | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $999 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Arlington, MD
As of June 04, 2026 the best value apartment in the East Arlington area is the $0.69 price per square foot 3213 Dorchester Rd Model at 3213 Dorchester Rd, Unit 2 in the in the Burleith-Leighton neighborhood starting from $1,850. The second greatest value East Arlington apartment is the 2920 Auchentoroly Ter Model at 2920 Auchentoroly Ter, Unit Unit A2 starting at $1,700 with a $0.89 price per square foot in the Druid Hill Park neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for East Arlington apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3213 Dorchester Rd, Unit 2 | 3213 Dorchester Rd | 2BR,1BA | $0.69 |
| 2920 Auchentoroly Ter, Unit Unit A2 | 2920 Auchentoroly Ter | 2BR,1BA | $0.89 |
| 5023 Queensberry Ave, Unit Senior Shared home | 5023 Queensberry Ave | 4BR,2BA | $0.61 |
| The Chateau and The Riviera | Riviera - Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.13 |
| 2735 W North Ave, Unit #3 | 2735 W North Ave | 2BR,1BA | $1.09 |
| Ashburton Woods Apartments | Two Bedroom/1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.00 |
| Whitelock Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.20 |
| 5312 Gwynn Oak Ave, Unit Apt. 3 | 5312 Gwynn Oak Ave | 2BR,1BA | $1.22 |
| Renaissance at Reservoir Hill | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.15 |
| Penn Square I | 1 Bedroom/1 Bath A | 1BR,1BA | $1.09 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap East Arlington Apartments
What is the price of a cheap apartment in East Arlington?
The cheapest apartment in East Arlington is North Avenue Gateway II which is listed at $745, while the average apartment in East Arlington costs $1,656.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in East Arlington?
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 27 regular apartments in East Arlington 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 East Arlington?
Cheap apartments in East Arlington have an average cost of $581 which is $1,075 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in East Arlington.
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