
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Harbor East Neighborhood of Baltimore, MD from $900 (31 Rentals)
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The Apartments at Charles Plaza

Phoenix on Park

300 W Fayette St

VIVO Living Baltimore

8 Howard and The 305

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Algonquin Apartments

The Hills at Lakeview

Camden Court

Chesapeake Commons

The Hammond at Greenmount Park

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500 Park Avenue
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225 N Calvert

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The Quill by Alta

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CenterWest Apartments III

ReNew Federal Hill East & West

Sail Cloth Factory Apartments

Marketplace at Fells Point
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Redwood Campus Center, LLC

520 Park Avenue

2Hopkins

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The Lucie

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101 Cross Street

Axel Brewers Hill
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1111 Light Street

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The Frank

675 S President St
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 | $1,733 | $1,020 | $3,879 |
| Harbor East 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,180 | $1,100 | $3,799 |
| Harbor East 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,922 | $1,250 | $7,197 |
| Harbor East 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,077 | $1,850 | $5,900 |
| Harbor East 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,367 | $909 | $6,344 |
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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 4 Beds unit found at The Essential priced from $909. The Apartments at Charles Plaza has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,025. Here are the most affordable Harbor East apartments for rent in Baltimore, MD:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Essential | 4BR | 4BR,2BA | $909 |
| The Apartments at Charles Plaza | Charles Towers Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,025 |
| Phoenix on Park | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,050 |
| 300 W Fayette St | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $1,095 |
| VIVO Living Baltimore | The Petite Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,099 |
| Vision on Lombard | A1 | Studio,1BA | $1,100 |
| Algonquin Apartments | Large One bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,200 |
| 8 Howard and The 305 | S21 | Studio,1BA | $1,200 |
| The Hills at Lakeview | Silken | 1BR,1BA | $1,200 |
| Camden Court | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,290 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Harbor East, MD
As of June 21, 2026 the best value apartment in the Harbor East area is the $2.09 price per square foot The Madigan Model at 2Hopkins in the in the Inner Harbor neighborhood starting from $2,865. The second greatest value Harbor East apartment is the 2A Model at Symphony Center Apartments starting at $2,190 with a $1.72 price per square foot in the Inner Harbor 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2Hopkins | The Madigan | 2BR,2BA | $2.09 |
| Symphony Center Apartments | 2A | 2BR,2BA | $1.72 |
| The Hammond at Greenmount Park | 3 Bedroom | 3BR,2BA | $1.87 |
| The Zenith | B01 | 2BR,2BA | $2.46 |
| Chesapeake Commons | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.56 |
| The Hills at Lakeview | Amethyst | 2BR,1BA | $1.73 |
| 225 N Calvert | A1BS | 1BR,1BA | $2.39 |
| Algonquin Apartments | Large One bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.67 |
| CenterWest Apartments III | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $2.44 |
| The Apartments at Charles Plaza | 39 West Lex Studio | Studio ,1BA | $2.33 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleHarbor East, Baltimore, MD
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Among cities in Maryland for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
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 $1,290.
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 $4,361.
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 310 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 $1,642 which is $2,719 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Harbor East.
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