
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Hampden Neighborhood of Baltimore, MD from $500 (183 Rentals)
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928 Argonne Dr

2001 Boone St

3831 Derby Manor Dr

2848 Edgecombe Cir S

Penn Square I

2311 Anoka Ave

716 E 23rd St

Campus Square

507 E Cold Spring Ln, Unit Room 3
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North Avenue Gateway II

Willow Apartment Homes

Total Monthly Price
1720 McCulloh St, Unit 3

3113 Presbury St

Palmer Court

Oak Hill Townhomes

5023 Queensberry Ave, Unit Senior Shared home

2326 McCulloh St

Ashburton Woods Apartments

Renaissance at Reservoir Hill
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2701 N Calvert St, Unit Main House

Saint Paul Courts

2018 N Charles St

Hampton Court Apartments

Total Monthly Price
2503 N Calvert St, Unit 1

1721 Guilford Ave, Unit Room 1

5132 Pembridge Ave, Unit 5132 Pembridge Avenue #1

2509 N Charles St

1941 Druid Hill Ave, Unit C

2732 Reisterstown Rd, Unit 1
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Winston Court Apartments

Queen Esther Apartments

2920 Parkwood Ave

3403 Park Heights Ave, Unit 1

Total Monthly Price
1820 Madison Ave, Unit Room 3F

Winston Apartments

Linden Park Apartments (Seniors 62+)

4910 Poe Ave

Maplewood Apartments

2572 McCulloh St
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1432 N Fulton Ave

Total Monthly Price
1719 Saint Paul St

The Village at Jones Falls

28 E 25th St

The Marylander Apartment Homes

Mount Vernon Apartments

Wyman Towers

1403 Madison Ave

2125 St Paul St

3320 Auchentoroly Terrace, Unit 3
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Hampden, Baltimore, MD Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Hampden?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hampden Studio Apartments | $1,223 | $650 | $2,406 |
| Hampden 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,487 | $550 | $3,500 |
| Hampden 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,787 | $751 | $5,235 |
| Hampden 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,163 | $814 | $3,505 |
| Hampden 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,113 | $850 | $3,600 |
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Cheapest Available Hampden Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Hampden area of Baltimore, MD is a 1 Bed unit found at North Avenue Gateway II priced from $745. Willow Apartment Homes has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $750. Here are the most affordable Hampden apartments for rent in Baltimore, MD:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Avenue Gateway II | 1 Bedroom/1 Bath C | 1BR,1BA | $745 |
| Willow Apartment Homes | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $750 |
| Penn Square I | 2 Bedroom/1 Bath B | 2BR,1BA | $797 |
| Oak Hill Townhomes | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $850 |
| 1224 St Paul St | 0 Beds, 1 Baths | Studio,1BA | $850 |
| 221-223 E Preston St | 0 Beds, 1 Baths | Studio,1BA | $850 |
| Ashburton Woods Apartments | One Bedroom/1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $855 |
| Mayflower | 0x1 | Studio,1BA | $865 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Hampden, MD
As of June 17, 2026 the best value apartment in the Hampden area is the $0.69 price per square foot 3213 Dorchester Rd Model at 3213 Dorchester Rd, Unit 2 in the in the Burleith-Leighton neighborhood starting from $1,850. The second greatest value Hampden apartment is the 2920 Auchentoroly Ter Model at 2920 Auchentoroly Ter, Unit A2 starting at $1,700 with a $0.89 price per square foot in the Druid Hill Park neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Hampden apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3213 Dorchester Rd, Unit 2 | 3213 Dorchester Rd | 2BR,1BA | $0.69 |
| 2920 Auchentoroly Ter, Unit A2 | 2920 Auchentoroly Ter | 2BR,1BA | $0.89 |
| HH Cresmont | 4 Bedroom / 2 Bathrooms (leased per bedroom) | 4BR,2BA | $0.67 |
| 5023 Queensberry Ave, Unit Senior Shared home | 5023 Queensberry Ave | 4BR,2BA | $0.61 |
| Barclay Greenmount | 3 Bedroom | 3BR,1BA | $0.99 |
| Ashburton Woods Apartments | Two Bedroom/1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.00 |
| 1720 McCulloh St, Unit 3 | 1720 McCulloh St | 1BR,1BA | $0.80 |
| Queen Esther Apartments | 2 bedroom townhome | 2BR,1BA | $1.05 |
| Willow Apartment Homes | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.01 |
| Penn Square I | 1 Bedroom/1 Bath A | 1BR,1BA | $1.09 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Hampden Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Hampden?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Hampden is at 1224 St Paul St listed at $850.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Hampden Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Hampden Apartment is $745 at North Avenue Gateway II.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Hampden Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Hampden is starting from $797 at Penn Square I.
What is the most affordable Hampden Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Hampden Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Renaissance at Reservoir Hill and starts from $1,094.
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