
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Fairmount Neighborhood of Baltimore, MD from $500 (24 Rentals)
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Midtown at Coppin Heights

2121 Windsor Gardens Ln

North Avenue Gateway

2311 Anoka Ave

2003 Hollins St

837 N Fulton Ave
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6 S Franklintown Rd

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3509 Edmondson Ave
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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 | $965 | $750 | $1,105 |
Fairmount 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,213 | $650 | $2,495 |
Fairmount 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,421 | $697 | $2,400 |
Fairmount 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,786 | $806 | $2,930 |
Fairmount 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,816 | $983 | $2,300 |
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There are currently 24 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 has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $749. 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 | 2 bdr | 2BR,1BA | $749 |
North Avenue Gateway II | 2 bdr | 2BR,1BA | $751 |
Ten Hills | Ten Hills | Studio,1BA | $875 |
St Agnes Apartments | Jr. 1 bath | Studio,1BA | $933 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Fairmount, MD
As of July 14, 2025 the best value apartment in the Fairmount area is the $0.98 price per square foot 324 Park Ave Model at 324 Park Ave, Unit 324 in the in the South Baltimore neighborhood starting from $1,950. The second greatest value Fairmount apartment is the 2920 Auchentoroly Ter Model at 2920 Auchentoroly Ter, Unit A2 starting at $2,200 with a $1.16 price per square foot in the Druid Hill Park 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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324 Park Ave, Unit 324 | 324 Park Ave | 4BR,2BA | $0.98 |
2920 Auchentoroly Ter, Unit A2 | 2920 Auchentoroly Ter | 2BR,1BA | $1.16 |
Northwest Townhomes | The Axis | 2BR,1BA | $1.27 |
3703 W Saratoga St, Unit Apt 1 | 3703 W Saratoga St | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.25 |
3306 Powhatan Ave, Unit 2nd floor south | 3306 Powhatan Ave | 1BR,1BA | $1.02 |
Penn Square | 2 bdr | 2BR,1BA | $0.80 |
North Avenue Gateway II | 2 bdr | 2BR,1BA | $0.81 |
Bon Secours | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.11 |
Ashburton Woods Apartments | One Bedroom/1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.08 |
North Avenue Gateway | 1 bdr | 1BR,1BA | $1.05 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleFairmount, Baltimore, MD
Ranked #306
Among neighborhoods in Baltimore, MD for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
3.0Pet 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?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- 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 $1,000.
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 $3,200.
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 11 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 $271 which is $2,929 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Fairmount.
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