Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Franklintown Road Neighborhood of Baltimore, MD from $400 (52 Rentals)

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2572 McCulloh St

BaltimoreMD21217

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Poe Homes
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Poe Homes

800 W Lexington StBaltimore, MD 21201
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2325 Hollins St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

2325 Hollins St

2325 Hollins StBaltimore, MD 21223
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Penn Square
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Penn Square

2632 Pennsylvania AveBaltimore, MD 21217
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Temple Gardens
Studio to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Temple Gardens

2601 Madison AveBaltimore, MD 21217
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Penn North Plaza
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Penn North Plaza

1520 W North AveBaltimore, MD 21217
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North Avenue Gateway
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

North Avenue Gateway

3003 W North AveBaltimore, MD 21216
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Union Rowe
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Union Rowe

1517 W Fayette StBaltimore, MD 21223
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Frederick Douglass
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Frederick Douglass

1645 N Calhoun StBaltimore, MD 21217
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3320 Presstman St
1 to 2 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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Pangea Oaks
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Pangea Oaks

2908-2910 Garrison BlvdBaltimore, MD 21216
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3302 Clifton Ave
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

3302 Clifton Ave

3302-3306 Clifton AveBaltimore, MD 21216
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3512 Clifton Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

3512 Clifton Ave

3512-3516 Clifton AveBaltimore, MD 21216
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Stone Hills
1 Bedroom Apartments

Stone Hills

201 S Beechfield AveBaltimore, MD 21229
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Carriage House
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Carriage House

131-139 N Bend RdBaltimore, MD 21229
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Elmer Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Elmer Apartments

2301 Monticello RdBaltimore, MD 21216
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Elgin Townhomes
2 Bedroom Apartments

Elgin Townhomes

2803 Elgin AveBaltimore, MD 21216
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Franklintown Road, Baltimore, MD Local Guide

Cheapest Available Franklintown Road Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Franklintown Road area of Baltimore, MD is a 1 Bed unit found at Penn Square priced from $600. North Avenue Gateway II has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $647. Here are the most affordable Franklintown Road apartments for rent in Baltimore, MD:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Penn Square1 bdr1BR,1BA$600
North Avenue Gateway II1 bdr1BR,1BA$647
North Avenue Gateway2 bdr2BR,1BA$749
Stone HillsStone Hills1BR,1BA$925
Nottingham SouthStudio, 1 bathStudio,1BA$950
Walbrook Mill Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$952
Renaissance at Reservoir HillTwo Bedrooms One Bath2BR,1BA$953
College Gardens & Melbourne Apts /Townhouses1 Bedroom Garden1BR,1BA$973

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Franklintown Road, MD

As of September 06, 2025 the best value apartment in the Franklintown Road area is the $0.56 price per square foot 3213 Dorchester Rd Model at 3213 Dorchester Rd, Unit 2 in the in the Burleith-Leighton neighborhood starting from $1,500. The second greatest value Franklintown Road apartment is the 324 Park Ave Model at 324 Park Ave, Unit 324 starting at $1,850 with a $0.93 price per square foot in the South Baltimore neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Franklintown Road apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
3213 Dorchester Rd, Unit 23213 Dorchester Rd2BR,1BA$0.56
324 Park Ave, Unit 324324 Park Ave4BR,2BA$0.93
Caral Gardens Apartments and TownhomesThe Daisy2BR,1BA$1.13
Renaissance at Reservoir HillTwo Bedrooms One Bath2BR,1BA$0.81
Walbrook Mill Apartments3 Bedroom3BR,2BA$1.25
Northwest TownhomesThe Axis2BR,1BA$1.27
North Avenue Gateway2 bdr2BR,1BA$0.75
834 N Carey St, Unit 3834 N Carey St1BR,1BA$0.85
1720 McCulloh St, Unit 41720 McCulloh St1BR,1BA$0.85
Penn Square2 bdr2BR,1BA$0.80

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Franklintown Road, Baltimore, MD

Ranked #297

Among cities in Maryland for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.0
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around the Franklintown Road Neighborhood in Baltimore, MD

Walk Score®

54 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

58 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

69 / 100

Good Transit

Many nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Franklintown Road Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Franklintown Road?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Franklintown Road is under $973.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Franklintown Road?

The cheapest apartment in Franklintown Road is Penn Square which is listed at $600, while the average apartment in Franklintown Road costs $1,900.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Franklintown Road?

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 28 regular apartments in Franklintown Road 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 Franklintown Road?

Cheap apartments in Franklintown Road have an average cost of $363 which is $1,537 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Franklintown Road.

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