
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Federal Hill Neighborhood of Baltimore, MD from $900 (23 Rentals)
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1801 S Charles St

1037 Light St

250 Mission

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The Quill by Alta

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Porter Street

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McHenry Row
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12 W Montgomery St

ReNew Federal Hill East & West

1130 Light St

101 Cross Street

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1700 S Charles St

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1503 S Charles 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 | $1,962 | $1,475 | $6,000 |
| Federal Hill 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,156 | $918 | $4,800 |
| Federal Hill 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,035 | $1,400 | $4,236 |
| Federal Hill 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,294 | $1,997 | $5,720 |
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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 Studio unit found at 250 Mission priced from $1,475. The Quill by Alta has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,536. Here are the most affordable Federal Hill apartments for rent in Baltimore, MD:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 250 Mission | 0A - Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,475 |
| The Quill by Alta | S3 | Studio,1BA | $1,536 |
| Anthem House | A2 S3 - Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,687 |
| ReNew Federal Hill East & West | Franklin | Studio,1BA | $1,709 |
| Rye House | ST-2 | Studio,1BA | $1,720 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Federal Hill, MD
As of March 12, 2026 the best value apartment in the Federal Hill area is the $1.33 price per square foot 1016 S Charles St Model at 1016 S Charles St, Unit 2 in the in the Inner Harbor neighborhood starting from $1,997. The second greatest value Federal Hill apartment is the B8 Model at Harbor Hill Apartments starting at $2,664 with a $2.11 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1016 S Charles St, Unit 2 | 1016 S Charles St | 3BR,1BA | $1.33 |
| Harbor Hill Apartments | B8 | 2BR,2BA | $2.11 |
| Heath Street Lofts | 2BR/1BA | 2BR,1BA | $2.01 |
| 2460 Terrapin | Two Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $3.13 |
| Alta Federal Hill | A3 | 1BR,1BA | $3.26 |
| McHenry Row | Clement | 1BR,1BA | $2.50 |
| 1111 Light Street | The Montgomery | 1BR,1BA | $2.69 |
| 101 Cross Street | C | 1BR,1BA | $3.27 |
| Porter Street | A2TR | 1BR,1BA | $2.96 |
| 1305 Dock Street | A5A | 1BR,1BA | $3.15 |
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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 $1,844.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Federal Hill?
The cheapest apartment in Federal Hill is 1110 Key Federal Hill which is listed at $1,721, while the average apartment in Federal Hill costs $4,431.
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 221 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 $2,052 which is $2,379 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Federal Hill.
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