
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Harbor East Neighborhood of Baltimore, MD from $900 (46 Rentals)
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Earl Court

Redwood Place

Phoenix on Park

The Apartments at Charles Plaza

VIVO Living Baltimore

8 Howard and The 305

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222 Saratoga
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300 W Fayette St

Chesapeake Commons

Marketplace at Fells Point

520 Park Avenue

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225 N Calvert

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500 Park Avenue
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Center West

Camden Court

Arrive Inner Harbor

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The Quill by Alta

Redwood Campus Center, LLC

2Hopkins

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The Lucie

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101 Cross Street

ReNew Federal Hill East & West
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250 Mission

Arrive Federal Hill

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The Frank

Axel Brewers Hill

Domain Brewers Hill

Allied Harbor Point

Elms Fells Point

1111 Light Street

414 Light Street
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The Crescent at Fells Point

555 S President St

555 S President St, Unit SI FL5-ID10102A

313 Albemarle St

675 S President St
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Harbor East, Baltimore, MD Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Harbor East?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harbor East Studio Apartments | $1,608 | $955 | $3,380 |
| Harbor East 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,106 | $1,100 | $4,490 |
| Harbor East 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,977 | $1,495 | $10,000+ |
| Harbor East 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,069 | $1,850 | $5,611 |
| Harbor East 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,470 | $1,247 | $3,200 |
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There are currently 46 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Harbor East Neighborhood of Baltimore, MD.
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Cheapest Available Harbor East Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Harbor East area of Baltimore, MD is a Studio unit found at Vision on Lombard priced from $955. Earl Court has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $999. Here are the most affordable Harbor East apartments for rent in Baltimore, MD:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vision on Lombard | Tower 2 - Studio | Studio,1BA | $955 |
| Earl Court | Studio | Studio,1BA | $999 |
| Phoenix on Park | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,050 |
| Redwood Place | Studio, 1 Bathroom | Studio,1BA | $1,050 |
| The Apartments at Charles Plaza | Charles Towers Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,057 |
| VIVO Living Baltimore | The Petite Studio - S | Studio,1BA | $1,099 |
| 222 Saratoga | Studio / 1 Bath | Studio,1BA | $1,177 |
| 8 Howard and The 305 | S21 | Studio,1BA | $1,200 |
| Algonquin Apartments | Large One bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,200 |
| 300 W Fayette St | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $1,250 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Harbor East, MD
As of May 07, 2026 the best value apartment in the Harbor East area is the $1.72 price per square foot 2A Model at Symphony Center Apartments in the in the Inner Harbor neighborhood starting from $2,190. The second greatest value Harbor East apartment is the Aliceanna St. Rowhome Model at Marketplace at Fells Point starting at $2,495 with a $2.35 price per square foot in the Fells Point neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Harbor East apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Symphony Center Apartments | 2A | 2BR,2BA | $1.72 |
| Marketplace at Fells Point | Aliceanna St. Rowhome | 1BR,1BA | $2.35 |
| 1111 Light Street | The Clement | 2BR,2BA | $2.28 |
| Chesapeake Commons | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.56 |
| Algonquin Apartments | Large One bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.67 |
| Redwood Place | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.31 |
| Center West | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $2.29 |
| Earl Court | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $1.67 |
| The Apartments at Charles Plaza | 39 West Lex Studio | Studio ,1BA | $2.17 |
| 222 Saratoga | Studio / 1 Bath | Studio ,1BA | $2.16 |
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3.0Pet Friendly
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Harbor East Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Harbor East?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Harbor East is under $1,250.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Harbor East?
The cheapest apartment in Harbor East is Phoenix on Park which is listed at $1,100, while the average apartment in Harbor East costs $4,410.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Harbor East?
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 330 regular apartments in Harbor East 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 Harbor East?
Cheap apartments in Harbor East have an average cost of $1,755 which is $2,655 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Harbor East.
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