
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Federal Hill Neighborhood of Baltimore, MD from $897 (43 Rentals)
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110 W Hamburg St

416 E Gittings St.

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1022 Light St, Unit 3

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1340 S Hanover St, Unit D

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The Quill by Alta

1601 S Hanover St

1700 S Charles St, Unit 1F
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1038 S Charles St, Unit 1038

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250 Mission

ReNew Federal Hill East & West

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Porter Street

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McHenry Row

12 W Montgomery St, Unit 206

12 W Montgomery St

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Rye House

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1123 Light St, Unit #1 2nd Floor

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1118 William St, Unit #2

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Alta Federal Hill

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101 Cross Street

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The Frank

1 E Randall St

Heath Street Lofts
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1405 Point

2460 Terrapin

1016 S Charles St, Unit 2

1 W Henrietta St

1111 Light Street

23 Pierside Dr, Unit 234

1455 Hull St

SHARP LEADENHALL APARTMENTS
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1510 Light St

101 Wells

A2 by Anthem House

1305 Light St

7 E Hamburg St

1110 Key Federal Hill

1453 Woodall St

1201 S Charles St, Baltimore, MD 21230
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1118 S Charles St

1600 Light St

24 E Hamburg St
Federal Hill, Baltimore, MD Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Federal Hill?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Federal Hill Studio Apartments | $2,124 | $1,200 | $7,500 |
| Federal Hill 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,172 | $897 | $3,220 |
| Federal Hill 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,935 | $1,550 | $5,330 |
| Federal Hill 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,729 | $1,997 | $4,932 |
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Cheapest Available Federal Hill Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Federal Hill area of Baltimore, MD is a 1 Bed unit found at SHARP LEADENHALL APARTMENTS priced from $988. 250 Mission has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,609. Here are the most affordable Federal Hill apartments for rent in Baltimore, MD:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| SHARP LEADENHALL APARTMENTS | 1BD, 1BTH | 1BR,1BA | $988 |
| 250 Mission | 0A - Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,609 |
| Porter Street | A1jr | Studio,1BA | $1,671 |
| McHenry Row | Alden | Studio,1BA | $1,699 |
| Rye House | ST | Studio,1BA | $1,772 |
| ReNew Federal Hill East & West | Fairfax | Studio,1BA | $1,789 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Federal Hill, MD
As of September 12, 2026 the best value apartment in the Federal Hill area is the $0.93 price per square foot 1118 William St Model at 1118 William St, Unit #2 in the in the Inner Harbor neighborhood starting from $1,800. The second greatest value Federal Hill apartment is the 1038 S Charles St Model at 1038 S Charles St, Unit 1038 starting at $1,600 with a $0.89 price per square foot in the Inner Harbor neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Federal Hill apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1118 William St, Unit #2 | 1118 William St | 2BR,1.5BA | $0.93 |
| 1038 S Charles St, Unit 1038 | 1038 S Charles St | 2BR,2BA | $0.89 |
| 1016 S Charles St, Unit 2 | 1016 S Charles St | 3BR,1BA | $1.33 |
| 1201 S Charles St, Baltimore, MD 21230 | A | 2BR,2BA | $1.53 |
| Heath Street Lofts | 3BR/2BA | 3BR,2BA | $2.05 |
| 1123 Light St, Unit #1 2nd Floor | 1123 Light St | 2BR,2BA | $1.50 |
| Harbor Hill Apartments | A13 | 1BR,1BA | $2.19 |
| 1111 Light Street | The West | 2BR,2BA | $2.56 |
| SHARP LEADENHALL APARTMENTS | 1BD, 1BTH | 1BR,1BA | $1.80 |
| 1022 Light St, Unit 3 | 1022 Light St | Studio ,1BA | $2.40 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Federal Hill Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Federal Hill?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Federal Hill is under $1,789.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Federal Hill?
The cheapest apartment in Federal Hill is SHARP LEADENHALL APARTMENTS which is listed at $988, while the average apartment in Federal Hill costs $2,403.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Federal Hill?
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 233 regular apartments in Federal Hill 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 Federal Hill?
Cheap apartments in Federal Hill have an average cost of $1,800 which is $603 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Federal Hill.
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