Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Hampden Neighborhood of Baltimore, MD from $600 (172 Rentals)

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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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property at 1720 St Paul St

$1,050 - $1,150

Studio To 1 Bedroom Rentals

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1720 St Paul St

BaltimoreMD21202

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Hampden, Baltimore, MD Local Guide

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 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Penn Square1 bdr1BR,1BA$600
North Avenue Gateway II1 bdr1BR,1BA$745
North Avenue Gateway2 bdr2BR,1BA$749
Oak Hill TownhomesStudio ApartmentStudio,1BA$750
Renaissance at Reservoir HillOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$880
Wyman Hills0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$899
Hampton Court ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$900
Printers Square Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$933
Queen Esther Apartments2 bedroom townhome2BR,1BA$950

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Hampden, MD

As of January 23, 2026 the best value apartment in the Hampden area is the $1.07 price per square foot 30 E Preston St Model at 30 E Preston St, Unit B in the in the Inner Harbor neighborhood starting from $2,790. The second greatest value Hampden apartment is the 2026 Druid Hill Ave Model at 2026 Druid Hill Ave, Unit 2 starting at $1,950 with a $0.85 price per square foot in the Inner Harbor neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Hampden apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
30 E Preston St, Unit B30 E Preston St3BR,3BA$1.07
2026 Druid Hill Ave, Unit 22026 Druid Hill Ave3BR,3BA$0.85
The Chateau and The RivieraRiviera - Two Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.13
2735 W North Ave, Unit #22735 W North Ave1BR,1BA$1.12
Ashburton Woods ApartmentsTwo Bedroom/1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.11
North Avenue Gateway2 bdr2BR,1BA$0.75
1720 McCulloh St, Unit 41720 McCulloh St1BR,1BA$0.85
Penn Square2 bdr2BR,1BA$0.80
Barclay Greenmount2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.14
Queen Esther Apartments2 bedroom townhome2BR,1BA$1.05

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving.com is proud to bring you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of rentals in cities across the United States including Hampden, Baltimore, and the greater Baltimore area. Lifestyle Ratings show you the best fit for your needs and interests. This takes in many factors including searching for the best amenities, and proximity to parks, places to raise kids, raising pets, transit options, and much more. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

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 $950.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Hampden?

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

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 210 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 $1,013 which is $3,237 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Hampden.

Expert Rental Resources

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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Written by: Lauren Harrington

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A Renters Guide for Tips on Writing Your Notice for Not Renewing Your Apartment

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Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Given the high costs for housing, I have found that many people are looking for a roommate to share expenses. These arrangements can increase opportunities for more desirable and larger spaces.