
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Fairmount Neighborhood of Baltimore, MD from $500 (116 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Fairmount area of Baltimore.


1927 Harlem Ave

2933 Presstman St

710 N Fulton Ave

3113 Presbury St

2311 Anoka Ave

4310 Ridgewood Ave

2922 Grantley Ave

3412 Gwynns Falls Pkwy

300 Marydell Rd
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100 N Hilton St

50 Gorman Ave

50 Gorman Ave

614 Ashburton St

5118 Gwynn Oak Ave

1920 Harlem Ave

3817 Cottage Ave

823 N Woodington Rd

3220 Brightwood Ave

1615 N Ellamont St
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3806 Harlem Ave

3832 Cottage Ave

1211 Poplar Grove St

4936 W Hills Rd

2207 Whittier Ave

3523 Edmondson Ave

6 S Franklintown Rd

833 N Fulton Ave

3523 Edmondson Ave

2922 Grantley Ave
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210 N Mount St

101 Edgewood St

2933 Presstman St

710 N Fulton Ave

627 Denison St

6 S Franklintown Rd

3917 Park Heights Ave

3113 Presbury St

Cold Spring Lane

300 Marydell Rd
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2003 Hollins St

1633 N Payson St

276 S Loudon Ave

825 N Fulton Ave

4310 Ridgewood Ave

2311 Anoka Ave

Ashburton Woods Apartments

3509 Edmondson Ave

2311 W Lexington St

721 N Woodington 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fairmount Studio Apartments | $1,147 | $960 | $1,449 |
| Fairmount 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,184 | $600 | $2,450 |
| Fairmount 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,420 | $775 | $2,500 |
| Fairmount 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,703 | $895 | $2,014 |
| Fairmount 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,565 | $1,565 | $1,565 |
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There are currently 116 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 North Avenue Gateway II priced from $745. Cold Spring Lane has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $775. Here are the most affordable Fairmount apartments for rent in Baltimore, MD:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Avenue Gateway II | 1 Bedroom/1 Bath C | 1BR,1BA | $745 |
| Cold Spring Lane | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $775 |
| Penn Square I | 2 Bedroom/1 Bath B | 2BR,1BA | $797 |
| Ashburton Woods Apartments | One Bedroom/1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $875 |
| Ten Hills | 0BR 1BA (380) | Studio,1BA | $925 |
| Woodington West Apartments | The Edgewood | 1BR,1BA | $961 |
| Midtown at Coppin Heights | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $995 |
| HI-1911 W Baltimore St | 1/1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,000 |
| Rock Glen Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,085 |
| Wabash Manor Apartments | 2BR/1BA Standard | 2BR,1BA | $1,100 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Fairmount, MD
As of April 28, 2026 the best value apartment in the Fairmount area is the $1.00 price per square foot 3404 Alto Rd Model at 3404 Alto Rd, Unit 2nd floor in the in the Burleith-Leighton neighborhood starting from $1,400. The second greatest value Fairmount apartment is the The Axis Model at Northwest Townhomes starting at $1,280 with a $1.27 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3404 Alto Rd, Unit 2nd floor | 3404 Alto Rd | 2BR,1BA | $1.00 |
| Northwest Townhomes | The Axis | 2BR,1BA | $1.27 |
| Elgin Townhomes | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.25 |
| HI-1911 W Baltimore St | 1/1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.11 |
| 5312 Gwynn Oak Ave, Unit Apt. 3 | 5312 Gwynn Oak Ave | 2BR,1BA | $1.22 |
| Ashburton Woods Apartments | One Bedroom/1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $0.99 |
| Midtown at Coppin Heights | 2 Bed 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.34 |
| Penn Square I | 1 Bedroom/1 Bath A | 1BR,1BA | $1.09 |
| Cold Spring Lane | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.35 |
| North Avenue Gateway II | 1 Bedroom/1 Bath D | 1BR,1BA | $1.36 |
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 $1,100.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Fairmount?
The cheapest apartment in Fairmount is North Avenue Gateway II which is listed at $745, while the average apartment in Fairmount costs $1,730.
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 42 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 $638 which is $1,092 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Fairmount.
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