Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Guilford Neighborhood of Baltimore, MD from $600 (162 Rentals)

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property at 1012 E 36th St

$750

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$750

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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1012 E 36th St, Unit 3

1012 E 36th St
BaltimoreMD21218
property at 6106 Maylane Dr

$770 - $850

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$770 - $850

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$770 - $850

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6106 Maylane Dr

BaltimoreMD21212

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property at 2572 McCulloh St

$995 - $1,350

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2572 McCulloh St

BaltimoreMD21217
property at 1511 Woodbourne Ave

$1,000

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$1,000

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1 Bedroom, 2.5 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Jun 1

1511 Woodbourne Ave

BaltimoreMD21239

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4654 York Rd, Unit 2
$1,050
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4654 York Rd, Unit 2

4654 York RdBaltimore, MD 21212
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property at 2449 Barclay St

$1,100 - $1,174

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2449 Barclay St

BaltimoreMD21218

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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 I priced from $797. Oak Hill Townhomes has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $825. Here are the most affordable Guilford apartments for rent in Baltimore, MD:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Penn Square I1 Bedroom/1 Bath A1BR,1BA$797
Oak Hill Townhomes0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$825
Renaissance at Reservoir HillOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$880
Peabody Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$950
Winston Estates1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$950
Yorkewood ApartmentsThe Squire2BR,1BA$1,000
The Marylander Apartment HomesStudioStudio,1BA$1,025
Winston ApartmentsStudio 1 Bath - The AlamedaStudio,1BA$1,029
Wyman Towers0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,050

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Guilford, MD

As of April 08, 2026 the best value apartment in the Guilford area is the $0.66 price per square foot 4 Bedroom / 2 Bathrooms (leased per bedroom) Model at HH Cresmont in the in the Burleith-Leighton neighborhood starting from $1,059. 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.
HH Cresmont4 Bedroom / 2 Bathrooms (leased per bedroom)4BR,2BA$0.66
The Chateau and The RivieraRiviera - Two Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.13
803 Druid Park Lake Dr, Unit B803 Druid Park Lake Dr2BR,2BA$1.33
Whitelock Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.20
4608 York Rd, Unit 24608 York Rd2BR,1BA$1.25
1544 Oakridge Rd, Unit 11544 Oakridge RdStudio ,1BA$1.32
4654 York Rd, Unit 24654 York Rd1BR,1BA$1.17
Winston Estates1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.20
Renaissance at Reservoir HillOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.15
Penn Square I1 Bedroom/1 Bath A1BR,1BA$1.09

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Guilford, Baltimore, MD

Ranked #94

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

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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 $1,050.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Guilford?

The cheapest apartment in Guilford is Penn Square I which is listed at $797, 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 158 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 $1,164 which is $3,086 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Guilford.

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