
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Hampden Neighborhood of Baltimore, MD from $500 (186 Rentals)
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928 Argonne Dr

2848 Edgecombe Cir S

3010 Virginia Ave

Penn Square I

5324 Ready Ave

2843 W Garrison Ave

2311 Anoka Ave

716 E 23rd St

2207 Whittier Ave
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1134 Montpelier St

3106 Sequoia Ave

3113 Presbury St

2732 Reisterstown Rd, Unit 3

Winston Court Apartments

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Palmer Court

Oak Hill Townhomes

2326 McCulloh St

803 Cator Ave
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3306 Auchentoroly Ter, Unit Unit3

Renaissance at Reservoir Hill

Campus Square

Saint Paul Courts

516 Beaumont Ave

1808 Aiken St

1744 W North Ave

Maplewood Apartments

1621 Park Ave

3007 N Calvert St
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2404 N Charles St

2732 Reisterstown Rd

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1820 Madison Ave, Unit Room 2F

Ashburton Woods Apartments

Linden Park Apartments (Seniors 62+)

2505 Brookfield Ave

105 W 39th St

5511 Pimlico Rd

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2314 Bryant Ave, Unit 1

2136 N Fulton Ave
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3301 GUILFORD Ave

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1720 McCulloh St, Unit 4

1432 N Fulton Ave

Walbrook Mill Apartments

3925 Greenmount Ave

Northwood Homes

Broadview Apartments

1708 Linden Ave

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2526 Maryland Ave, Unit 2
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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 | $1,339 | $850 | $2,491 |
| Hampden 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,869 | $500 | $3,718 |
| Hampden 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,129 | $768 | $5,235 |
| Hampden 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,530 | $814 | $9,491 |
| Hampden 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,085 | $1,400 | $3,800 |
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There are currently 186 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Hampden Neighborhood of Baltimore, MD.
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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 Penn Square I priced from $600. North Avenue Gateway II has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $745. Here are the most affordable Hampden apartments for rent in Baltimore, MD:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Penn Square I | 1 Bedroom/1 Bath C | 1BR, 1BA | $600 |
| North Avenue Gateway II | 1 Bedroom/1 Bath C | 1BR, 1BA | $745 |
| Winston Court Apartments | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR, 1BA | $800 |
| Palmer Court | 1/1.00 | 1BR, 1BA | $840 |
| Oak Hill Townhomes | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio, 1BA | $850 |
| Renaissance at Reservoir Hill | One Bedroom | 1BR, 1BA | $880 |
| Campus Square | Studio | Studio, 1BA | $890 |
| 1224 St Paul St | 0 Beds, 1 Baths | Studio, 1BA | $895 |
| 2629 N Charles St | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR, 1BA | $900 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Hampden, MD
As of September 17, 2026 the best value apartment in the Hampden area is the $0.40 price per square foot 0BR/1.0BA Model at 3007 N Calvert St in the Morgan State University neighborhood starting from $950. The second greatest value Hampden apartment is the 33 W North Ave Model at 33 W North Ave in the Inner Harbor neighborhood starting at $2,200 with a $1.10 price per square foot. 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3007 N Calvert St | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio, 1BA | $0.40 |
| 33 W North Ave | 33 W North Ave | 3BR, 3BA | $1.10 |
| 2920 Auchentoroly Ter, Unit Unit A2 | 2920 Auchentoroly Ter | 2BR, 1BA | $1.04 |
| The Chateau and The Riviera | Riviera - Two Bedroom | 2BR, 1BA | $1.13 |
| Ashburton Woods Apartments | Two Bedroom/1 Bath | 2BR, 1BA | $0.99 |
| 3306 Auchentoroly Ter, Unit Unit3 | 3306 Auchentoroly Ter | 2BR, 1BA | $0.96 |
| Printers Square Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR, 1BA | $1.13 |
| Winston Court Apartments | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR, 1BA | $1.01 |
| Penn Square I | 1 Bedroom/1 Bath A | 1BR, 1BA | $1.09 |
| North Avenue Gateway II | 1 Bedroom/1 Bath C | 1BR, 1BA | $1.14 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Hampden Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Hampden?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Hampden is under $900.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Hampden?
The cheapest apartment in Hampden is Penn Square I which is listed at $600, while the average apartment in Hampden costs $1,700.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Hampden?
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 108 regular apartments in Hampden 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 Hampden?
Cheap apartments in Hampden have an average cost of $1,159 which is $541 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Hampden.
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