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property at 2920 W North Ave

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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2920 W North Ave

BaltimoreMD21216
property at 4024 Hilton Rd

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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4024 Hilton Rd, Unit Apt 2

4024 Hilton Rd
BaltimoreMD21215

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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 Greens at Irvington Mews 2 - Senior Apartments 62+ priced from $533. Penn Square has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $600. Here are the most affordable Fairmount apartments for rent in Baltimore, MD:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Greens at Irvington Mews 2 - Senior Apartments 62+1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$533
Penn Square1 bdr1BR,1BA$600
North Avenue Gateway II1 bdr1BR,1BA$745
Ten Hills Apartments0BR 1BA (380)Studio,1BA$925
Stone Hills1BR 1BA(465)1BR,1BA$925
Ashburton Woods ApartmentsOne Bedroom/1 Bath1BR,1BA$995
HI-1911 W Baltimore St1/11BR,1BA$1,000
Rock Glen Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,015
Jamestowne ApartmentsThe Colony RenovatedStudio,1BA$1,060
Midtown at Coppin Heights2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1,070

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Fairmount, MD

As of March 23, 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 2735 W North Ave Model at 2735 W North Ave, Unit #2 starting at $1,300 with a $1.10 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.
3404 Alto Rd, Unit 2nd floor3404 Alto Rd2BR,1BA$1.00
2735 W North Ave, Unit #22735 W North Ave1BR,1BA$1.10
Northwest TownhomesThe Axis2BR,1BA$1.27
Elgin Townhomes2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.25
Penn Square2 bdr2BR,1BA$0.80
HI-1911 W Baltimore St1/11BR,1BA$1.11
5312 Gwynn Oak Ave, Unit Apt. 35312 Gwynn Oak Ave2BR,1BA$1.33
Ashburton Woods ApartmentsOne Bedroom/1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.12
1841 W Lexington St, Unit #31841 W Lexington St1BR,1BA$1.27
North Avenue Gateway II1 bdr1BR,1BA$1.14

Frequently Asked Questions about Fairmount

What type of rentals are currently available in Fairmount?

There are currently 318 Apartments for Rent in Fairmount, MD with pricing that ranges from $650 to $2,450. There are also 188 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Fairmount ranging from $500 to $4,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Fairmount?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Fairmount ranges from $500 to $4,000 with an average monthly rent of $1,737.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Fairmount?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Fairmount range from $1,275 to $1,924, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,199 to $3,100. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $600 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,390.

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