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

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2325 Hollins St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

2325 Hollins St

2325 Hollins StBaltimore, MD 21223
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Penn Square
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Penn Square

2632 Pennsylvania AveBaltimore, MD 21217

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North Avenue Gateway
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

North Avenue Gateway

3003 W North AveBaltimore, MD 21216
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3908 Belle Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

3908 Belle Ave

3908 Belle AveBaltimore, MD 21215
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Dolfield Townhomes
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Dolfield Townhomes

3701 Dolfield AveBaltimore, MD 21215
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3320 Presstman St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

3320 Presstman St

3320 Presstman StBaltimore, MD 21216
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Westchester Gardens
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Westchester Gardens

2708 Talbot RdBaltimore, MD 21216
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5009 Norwood Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

5009 Norwood Ave

5007-5009 Norwood AveBaltimore, MD 21207
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Pangea Oaks
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Pangea Oaks

2908-2910 Garrison BlvdBaltimore, MD 21216
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Overbrook Apartments
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Overbrook Apartments

5715 Edmondson AveCatonsville, MD 21228
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Fairmount, Baltimore, MD Local Guide

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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Penn Square1 bdr1BR,1BA$600
North Avenue Gateway II1 bdr1BR,1BA$647
North Avenue Gateway2 bdr2BR,1BA$749
Overbrook ApartmentsSTDStudio,1BA$892
Ashburton Woods ApartmentsOne Bedroom/1 Bath1BR,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
3213 Dorchester Rd, Unit 23213 Dorchester Rd2BR,1BA$0.56
Walbrook Mill Apartments3 Bedroom3BR,2BA$1.25
Gwynnbrook TownhomesThree Bedroom Townhome - 1,088 sqft3BR,1BA$1.51
Ashburton Woods ApartmentsTwo Bedroom/1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.04
UplandsPhase 2 - 2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.43
North Avenue Gateway2 bdr2BR,1BA$0.75
Penn Square2 bdr2BR,1BA$0.80
Mallow Hills2BR 1.5BA(900)2BR,1.5BA$1.44
Ashburton2b2BR,1BA$1.39
North Avenue Gateway II1 bdr1BR,1BA$1.06

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Fairmount, Baltimore, MD

Ranked #205

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
Pet Friendly

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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

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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