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

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2311 Anoka Ave

BaltimoreMD21215

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2325 Hollins St
2 Bedroom Apartments

2325 Hollins St

2325 Hollins StBaltimore, MD 21223
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3908 Belle Ave
1 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 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 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Penn Square1 bdr1BR,1BA$600
North Avenue Gateway2 bdr2BR,1BA$749
North Avenue Gateway II2 bdr2BR,1BA$751
Ten HillsTen HillsStudio,1BA$875
St Agnes ApartmentsJr. 1 bathStudio,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
324 Park Ave, Unit 324324 Park Ave4BR,2BA$0.98
2920 Auchentoroly Ter, Unit A22920 Auchentoroly Ter2BR,1BA$1.16
Northwest TownhomesThe Axis2BR,1BA$1.27
3703 W Saratoga St, Unit Apt 13703 W Saratoga St2BR,1.5BA$1.25
3306 Powhatan Ave, Unit 2nd floor south3306 Powhatan Ave1BR,1BA$1.02
Penn Square2 bdr2BR,1BA$0.80
North Avenue Gateway II2 bdr2BR,1BA$0.81
Bon Secours1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.11
Ashburton Woods ApartmentsOne Bedroom/1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.08
North Avenue Gateway1 bdr1BR,1BA$1.05

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Fairmount, Baltimore, MD

Ranked #306

Among neighborhoods in Baltimore, MD for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.0
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 $1,000.

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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