Cheap Apartments for Rent in the East Baltimore Neighborhood of Baltimore, MD from $500 (12 Rentals)

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1700 N Gay St
1 Bedroom Apartments

1700 N Gay St

1700 N Gay StBaltimore, MD 21213
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Mary Harvin House
1 Bedroom Apartments

Mary Harvin House

1600 N Chester StBaltimore, MD 21213
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Lanvale Towers
Studio to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Lanvale Towers

1300 E Lanvale StBaltimore, MD 21213
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Moravia Arms Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Moravia Arms Apartments

6000-6006 Moravia Park DrBaltimore, MD 21206
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Columbus School
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Columbus School

2000 E North AveBaltimore, MD 21213
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Collington Commons
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Collington Commons

2200 E Biddle StBaltimore, MD 21213
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Lillian Jones Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Lillian Jones Apartments

1303 Greenmount AveBaltimore, MD 21202
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East Baltimore, Baltimore, MD Local Guide

Cheapest Available East Baltimore Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the East Baltimore 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 $701. Here are the most affordable East Baltimore apartments for rent in Baltimore, MD:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Mary Harvin House1 bdr1BR,1BA$575
Columbus School1 bdr1BR,1BA$701
Raven Run Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath | Classic JR1BR,1BA$845
Orchard Ridge Apartments and Townhomes1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,031
Ashland CommonsTwo-Bedroom2BR,2BA$1,182

Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Baltimore, MD

As of September 12, 2025 the best value apartment in the East Baltimore area is the $0.73 price per square foot The Hall Model at The Hamlet Lofts in the in the Canton neighborhood starting from $2,850. The second greatest value East Baltimore apartment is the 800 E North Ave Model at 800 E North Ave, Unit B starting at $1,850 with a $1.09 price per square foot in the Inner Harbor neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for East Baltimore apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Hamlet LoftsThe Hall3BR,2BA$0.73
800 E North Ave, Unit B800 E North Ave3BR,1BA$1.09
Orchard Ridge Apartments and Townhomes3 Bedrooms 1.5 Baths3BR,1.5BA$1.55
Ashland CommonsTwo-Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.15
1333 N Milton Ave, Unit #21333 N Milton Ave2BR,1BA$1.33
Columbus School2 bdr2BR,1BA$1.10
Mary Harvin House1 bdr1BR,1BA$0.83
101 EllwoodThe StudentStudio ,1BA$2.17
Raven Run Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath | Classic JR1BR,1BA$1.94

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
East Baltimore, Baltimore, MD

Ranked #271

Among cities in Maryland for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

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2.5
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap East Baltimore Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in East Baltimore?

The cheapest apartment in East Baltimore is Mary Harvin House which is listed at $575, while the average apartment in East Baltimore costs $1,800.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in East Baltimore?

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 1 regular apartments in East Baltimore 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 Baltimore?

Cheap apartments in East Baltimore have an average cost of $391 which is $1,409 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in East Baltimore.

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