Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Guilford Neighborhood of Baltimore, MD from $600 (111 Rentals)

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property at 4668 York Rd

$995

1 Bedroom Rentals

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4668 York Rd

BaltimoreMD21212
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 Penn Square priced from $600. Oak Hill Townhomes has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $750. Here are the most affordable Guilford apartments for rent in Baltimore, MD:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Penn Square1 bdr1BR,1BA$600
Oak Hill TownhomesStudio ApartmentStudio,1BA$750
Wyman Hills0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$875
Renaissance at Reservoir HillOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$880
Columbus School2 bdr2BR,1BA$941
Peabody Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$950
Winston Estates1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$950
Maplewood ApartmentsThe Oak Collection1BR,1BA$990
Winston ApartmentsStudio 1 Bath - The AlamedaStudio,1BA$995

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Guilford, MD

As of December 17, 2025 the best value apartment in the Guilford area is the $1.21 price per square foot 2100 Homewood Ave Model at 2100 Homewood Ave, Unit #2 in the in the Inner Harbor neighborhood starting from $1,500. The second greatest value Guilford apartment is the Riviera - Two Bedroom Model at The Chateau and The Riviera starting at $1,350 with a $1.13 price per square foot in the Central Baltimore 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.
2100 Homewood Ave, Unit #22100 Homewood Ave3BR,1BA$1.21
The Chateau and The RivieraRiviera - Two Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.13
818 Whitelock St, Unit Apt. 4818 Whitelock St2BR,1.5BA$1.36
2124 Bolton St, Unit 22124 Bolton St1BR,1BA$1.14
1504 Upshire Road - 82192BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.40
Penn Square2 bdr2BR,1BA$0.80
4654 York Rd, Unit 24654 York Rd1BR,1BA$1.17
5644 Midwood Ave, Unit 25644 Midwood Ave2BR,1BA$1.17
Winston Estates1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.20
Renaissance at Reservoir HillOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.15

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Guilford, Baltimore, MD

Ranked #88

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.5
Pet Friendly

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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!

Getting Around the Guilford Neighborhood in Baltimore, MD

Walk Score®

69 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

52 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

61 / 100

Good Transit

Many nearby public transportation options

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

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 $995.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Guilford?

The cheapest apartment in Guilford is Penn Square which is listed at $600, while the average apartment in Guilford costs $4,250.

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 159 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 $1,184 which is $3,066 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Guilford.

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Everything is a negotiation in real estate!