Cheap Homes for Rent in East Baltimore Neighborhood of Baltimore, MD from $600 (31 Rentals)

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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 $662. 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$662
Raven Run Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath | Classic1BR,1BA$945
Orchard Ridge Apartments and Townhomes1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,031
Chapel Green ApartmentsThe Crape Myrtle2BR,2BA$1,053
101 Ellwood1 Bed Plus1BR,1BA$1,639

Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Baltimore, MD

As of June 21, 2025 the best value apartment in the East Baltimore area is the $1.55 price per square foot 3 Bedrooms 1.5 Baths Model at Orchard Ridge Apartments and Townhomes in the in the Patterson Place neighborhood starting from $1,906. The second greatest value East Baltimore apartment is the 1 Bed 1 Bath | Renovated Model at Raven Run Apartments starting at $1,195 with a $1.20 price per square foot in the East Baltimore 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.
Orchard Ridge Apartments and Townhomes3 Bedrooms 1.5 Baths3BR,1.5BA$1.55
Raven Run Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath | Renovated1BR,1BA$1.20
Chapel Green ApartmentsThe Crape Myrtle2BR,2BA$1.24
816 E Baltimore St, Unit 2816 E Baltimore StStudio ,1BA$1.13
Columbus School1 bdr1BR,1BA$0.84
Mary Harvin House1 bdr1BR,1BA$0.83
101 EllwoodThe Coach1BR,1BA$2.68

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Frequently Asked Questions about East Baltimore

What type of rentals are currently available in East Baltimore?

There are currently 113 Apartments for Rent in East Baltimore, MD with pricing that ranges from $550 to $3,500. There are also 184 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in East Baltimore ranging from $600 to $3,900.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in East Baltimore?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in East Baltimore ranges from $600 to $3,900 with an average monthly rent of $1,816.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in East Baltimore?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in East Baltimore range from $1,370 to $3,500, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,200 to $3,900. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,900 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $2,000.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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