
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Fairmount Neighborhood of Baltimore, MD from $500 (116 Rentals)
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3106 Sequoia Ave

3106 Sequoia Ave

3236 Lohrs Ln, Unit BA

710 N Fulton Ave

2933 Presstman St

2933 Presstman St

833 N Fulton Ave

100 N Hilton St

837 N Fulton Ave
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1920 Harlem Ave

1927 Harlem Ave

837 N Fulton Ave

1211 Poplar Grove St

823 N Woodington Rd

833 N Fulton Ave

6 S Franklintown Rd

3419 Mondawmin Ave

3419 Mondawmin Ave

823 N Woodington Rd
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2101 McHenry St

2029 W North Ave

4310 Ridgewood Ave

4310 Ridgewood Ave

3806 Harlem Ave

3220 Brightwood Ave

3832 Cottage Ave

3523 Edmondson Ave

3220 Brightwood Ave
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3113 Presbury St

1211 Poplar Grove St

3113 Presbury St

2207 Whittier Ave

1927 Harlem Ave

3701 W Forest Park Ave

2933 Presstman St

627 Denison St

6 S Franklintown Rd

833 N Fulton Ave
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6 S Franklintown Rd

3523 Edmondson Ave

101 Edgewood St

101 Edgewood St

710 N Fulton Ave

627 Denison St

710 N Fulton Ave

2732 Reisterstown Rd, Unit 3

300 Marydell Rd

2003 Hollins St
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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 | $1,132 | $933 | $1,489 |
| Fairmount 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,084 | $550 | $2,450 |
| Fairmount 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,444 | $850 | $2,400 |
| Fairmount 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,691 | $1,000 | $2,019 |
| Fairmount 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,400 | $2,400 | $2,400 |
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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. Penn Square I has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $797. 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 |
| Penn Square I | 1 Bedroom/1 Bath A | 1BR,1BA | $797 |
| Ashburton Woods Apartments | One Bedroom/1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $900 |
| 2210 Roslyn Ave | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $920 |
| St Agnes Apartments | Jr. 1 bath | Studio,1BA | $933 |
| Jamestowne Apartments | The Colony Renovated | Studio,1BA | $1,060 |
| Mallow Hills | 1BR 1BA(632) | 1BR,1BA | $1,075 |
| Walbrook Mill Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,080 |
| Wabash Manor Apartments | 2BR/1BA Standard | 2BR,1BA | $1,100 |
| Ten Hills | 1BR 1BA(628) | 1BR,1BA | $1,100 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Fairmount, MD
As of July 28, 2026 the best value apartment in the Fairmount area is the $1.09 price per square foot 2735 W North Ave Model at 2735 W North Ave, Unit #3 in the in the Burleith-Leighton neighborhood starting from $1,300. The second greatest value Fairmount apartment is the 3 Beds, 2 Baths Model at Multiple SFR starting at $1,695 with a $1.47 price per square foot in the Southwest Baltimore 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2735 W North Ave, Unit #3 | 2735 W North Ave | 2BR,1BA | $1.09 |
| Multiple SFR | 3 Beds, 2 Baths | 3BR,2BA | $1.47 |
| 4304 Garrison Blvd, Unit Apt C | 4304 Garrison Blvd | 3BR,1BA | $1.07 |
| 3003 Presstman St | 3003 Presstman St | 2BR,2BA | $1.40 |
| Elgin Townhomes | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.25 |
| Ashburton Woods Apartments | One Bedroom/1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.03 |
| 3407 Elgin Ave | 2 Beds, 1 Baths | 2BR,1BA | $1.56 |
| Penn Square I | 1 Bedroom/1 Bath A | 1BR,1BA | $1.09 |
| North Avenue Gateway II | 1 Bedroom/1 Bath A | 1BR,1BA | $1.46 |
| 2210 Roslyn Ave | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.53 |
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 $2,400.
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 23 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 $261 which is $2,139 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Fairmount.
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