Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Guilford Neighborhood of Baltimore, MD from $500 (164 Rentals)

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property at 3532 Keswick Rd

$885

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$885
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$885

2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

Available Now

3532 Keswick Rd

BaltimoreMD21211

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property at 307 Whitridge Ave

$900

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$900
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$900

1 Bedroom, 2 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Aug 1

307 Whitridge Ave

BaltimoreMD21218

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property at 2572 McCulloh St

$995 - $1,350

1 To 4 Bedroom Rentals

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2572 McCulloh St

BaltimoreMD21217

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Guilford, Baltimore, MD Local Guide

Cheapest Available Guilford Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Guilford area of Baltimore, MD is a 1 Bed unit found at Columbus School Limited Partnership priced from $720. Penn Square I has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $797. Here are the most affordable Guilford apartments for rent in Baltimore, MD:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Columbus School Limited Partnership1 Bedroom/1 Bath J1BR,1BA$720
Penn Square I2 Bedroom/1 Bath B2BR,1BA$797
Oak Hill Townhomes0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$850
Willow Apartment Homes1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$850
Mayflower0x1Studio,1BA$865
Renaissance at Reservoir HillOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$880
Winston Court Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$950
2629 N Charles St0 Beds, 1 BathsStudio,1BA$970
Winston ApartmentsStudio 1 Bath - The AlamedaStudio,1BA$980

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Guilford, MD

As of June 13, 2026 the best value apartment in the Guilford area is the $0.89 price per square foot 2920 Auchentoroly Ter Model at 2920 Auchentoroly Ter, Unit A2 in the in the Druid Hill Park neighborhood starting from $1,700. The second greatest value Guilford apartment is the 4 Bedroom / 2 Bathrooms (leased per bedroom) Model at HH Cresmont starting at $1,079 with a $0.67 price per square foot in the Burleith-Leighton neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Guilford apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
2920 Auchentoroly Ter, Unit A22920 Auchentoroly Ter2BR,1BA$0.89
HH Cresmont4 Bedroom / 2 Bathrooms (leased per bedroom)4BR,2BA$0.67
The Chateau and The RivieraRiviera - Two Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.13
Whitelock Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.20
Symphony Homes at Purdue1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.15
Columbus School Limited Partnership1 Bedroom/1 Bath J1BR,1BA$0.92
Renaissance at Reservoir HillOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.15
2503 N Calvert St, Unit 12503 N Calvert St1BR,1BA$1.20
Willow Apartment Homes1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.15
Penn Square I1 Bedroom/1 Bath A1BR,1BA$1.09

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Guilford, Baltimore, MD

Ranked #92

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.5
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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, including Guilford, Baltimore, and the greater Baltimore area. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. This takes in many factors including searching for the best amenities, and outdoor amenities like tennis courts, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, places to raise kids, in addition to floorplans, availablity, and pricing. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Guilford Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Guilford?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Guilford is under $980.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Guilford?

The cheapest apartment in Guilford is Columbus School Limited Partnership which is listed at $720, while the average apartment in Guilford costs $2,738.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Guilford?

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 167 regular apartments in Guilford 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 Guilford?

Cheap apartments in Guilford have an average cost of $888 which is $1,850 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Guilford.

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