
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Fairmount Neighborhood of Baltimore, MD from $500 (23 Rentals)
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2003 Hollins St

837 N Fulton Ave

6 S Franklintown Rd
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Fairmount, Baltimore, MD Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Fairmount?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Fairmount Studio Apartments | $994 | $850 | $1,105 |
Fairmount 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,199 | $750 | $2,250 |
Fairmount 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,396 | $950 | $2,400 |
Fairmount 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,664 | $1,200 | $1,979 |
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There are currently 23 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Fairmount Neighborhood of Baltimore, MD.
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Cheapest Available Fairmount Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Fairmount area of Baltimore, MD is a 1 Bed unit found at Penn Square priced from $600. North Avenue Gateway II has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $647. Here are the most affordable Fairmount apartments for rent in Baltimore, MD:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Penn Square | 1 bdr | 1BR,1BA | $600 |
North Avenue Gateway II | 1 bdr | 1BR,1BA | $647 |
North Avenue Gateway | 2 bdr | 2BR,1BA | $749 |
Overbrook Apartments | STD | Studio,1BA | $892 |
Ashburton Woods Apartments | One Bedroom/1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $910 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Fairmount, MD
As of September 12, 2025 the best value apartment in the Fairmount area is the $0.56 price per square foot 3213 Dorchester Rd Model at 3213 Dorchester Rd, Unit 2 in the in the Burleith-Leighton neighborhood starting from $1,500. The second greatest value Fairmount apartment is the 3 Bedroom Model at Walbrook Mill Apartments starting at $1,396 with a $1.25 price per square foot in the Burleith-Leighton neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Fairmount apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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3213 Dorchester Rd, Unit 2 | 3213 Dorchester Rd | 2BR,1BA | $0.56 |
Walbrook Mill Apartments | 3 Bedroom | 3BR,2BA | $1.25 |
Gwynnbrook Townhomes | Three Bedroom Townhome - 1,088 sqft | 3BR,1BA | $1.51 |
Ashburton Woods Apartments | Two Bedroom/1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.04 |
Uplands | Phase 2 - 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.43 |
North Avenue Gateway | 2 bdr | 2BR,1BA | $0.75 |
Penn Square | 2 bdr | 2BR,1BA | $0.80 |
Mallow Hills | 2BR 1.5BA(900) | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.44 |
Ashburton | 2b | 2BR,1BA | $1.39 |
North Avenue Gateway II | 1 bdr | 1BR,1BA | $1.06 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleFairmount, Baltimore, MD
Ranked #205
Among cities in Maryland for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
2.5Pet Friendly
Getting Around the Fairmount Neighborhood in Baltimore, MD
Walk Score®
58 / 100
Somewhat Walkable
Some errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
46 / 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Minimal bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
59 / 100
Good Transit
Many nearby public transportation options
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
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- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Fairmount Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Fairmount?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Fairmount is under $1,045.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Fairmount?
The cheapest apartment in Fairmount is Penn Square which is listed at $600, while the average apartment in Fairmount costs $1,737.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Fairmount?
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 9 regular apartments in Fairmount 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 Fairmount?
Cheap apartments in Fairmount have an average cost of $195 which is $1,542 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Fairmount.
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