Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Guilford Neighborhood of Baltimore, MD from $500 (99 Rentals)

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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. Columbus School has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $662. Here are the most affordable Guilford apartments for rent in Baltimore, MD:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Penn Square1 bdr1BR,1BA$600
Columbus School1 bdr1BR,1BA$662
Clare Court II2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bathroom2BR,1BA$843
Northwood Homes1BR 1BA(469)1BR,1BA$900
Lochwood ApartmentsThe Parkview1BR,1BA$900
Peabody ApartmentsStudio Apartment1BR,1BA$950
Renaissance at Reservoir HillTwo Bedrooms One Bath2BR,1BA$953
Kensington Gate ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$994
Winston Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath - Lorraine1BR,1BA$1,004

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Guilford, MD

As of June 20, 2025 the best value apartment in the Guilford area is the $1.24 price per square foot 2BR/2.0BA Model at 2300 N. Calvert St in the in the Patterson Place neighborhood starting from $1,725. The second greatest value Guilford apartment is the 2223 Brookfield Ave Model at 2223 Brookfield Ave, Unit 2223 Brookfield Ave. B starting at $1,700 with a $1.26 price per square foot in the Inner Harbor 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.
2300 N. Calvert St2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$1.24
2223 Brookfield Ave, Unit 2223 Brookfield Ave. B2223 Brookfield Ave2BR,2.5BA$1.26
2431 Linden Ave, Unit #12431 Linden Ave2BR,1BA$1.29
Renaissance at Reservoir HillTwo Bedrooms One Bath2BR,1BA$0.81
2644 N Charles St, Unit Apt B2644 N Charles St1BR,1BA$1.30
Penn Square2 bdr2BR,1BA$0.80
2209 Eutaw Pl, Unit B2209 Eutaw Pl1BR,1BA$1.36
5644 Midwood Ave, Unit 15644 Midwood Ave2BR,1BA$1.29
Clare Court II2 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$1.02
Columbus School1 bdr1BR,1BA$0.84

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Guilford, Baltimore, MD

Ranked #102

Among neighborhoods in Baltimore, MD for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
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 $1,004.

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 $2,500.

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 146 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 $687 which is $1,813 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Guilford.

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