
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Harwood Neighborhood of Baltimore, MD from $400 (221 Rentals)
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3009 Federal St

928 Argonne Dr

2103 Belair Rd

837 N Fulton Ave

2001 Boone St

Penn Square I

716 E 23rd St

1025 N Carey St

710 N Fulton Ave
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507 E Cold Spring Ln, Unit Room 3

1927 Harlem Ave

Mulberry at Park

306 N Fremont Ave

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1720 McCulloh St, Unit 3

709 N Carrollton Ave, Unit 1A

838 Park Ave

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Oak Hill Townhomes

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834 N Carey St, Unit 3
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2326 McCulloh St

2726 Beryl Ave

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1716 McCulloh St, Unit 2

Renaissance at Reservoir Hill

2701 N Calvert St, Unit Main House

Saint Paul Courts

2018 N Charles St

2800 The Alameda

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2503 N Calvert St, Unit 1

1721 Guilford Ave, Unit Room 1
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2811 N Calvert St

Hampton Court Apartments

Westview on the Avenue

Saint Paul Regency

2509 N Charles St

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703 Newington Ave, Unit 2 F

Queen Esther Apartments

2920 Parkwood Ave

Somerset Court

St James Place
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Maplewood Apartments

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1820 Madison Ave, Unit Room 3F

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1001 St Paul St, Unit 10E

Linden Park Apartments (Seniors 62+)

2572 McCulloh St

1432 N Fulton Ave

307 E 25th St

831 E Chase St
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Harwood, Baltimore, MD Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Harwood?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harwood Studio Apartments | $1,222 | $800 | $2,339 |
| Harwood 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,506 | $500 | $3,500 |
| Harwood 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,801 | $768 | $5,235 |
| Harwood 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,100 | $739 | $3,550 |
| Harwood 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,648 | $909 | $3,600 |
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There are currently 221 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Harwood Neighborhood of Baltimore, MD.
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Cheapest Available Harwood Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Harwood area of Baltimore, MD is a 1 Bed unit found at Columbus School Limited Partnership priced from $720. Penn Square I has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $797. Here are the most affordable Harwood apartments for rent in Baltimore, MD:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Columbus School Limited Partnership | 1 Bedroom/1 Bath J | 1BR,1BA | $720 |
| Penn Square I | 2 Bedroom/1 Bath B | 2BR,1BA | $797 |
| 809 Park Ave | 0 Beds, 1 Baths | Studio,1BA | $825 |
| Oak Hill Townhomes | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $850 |
| Willow Apartment Homes | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $850 |
| 221-223 E Preston St | 0 Beds, 1 Baths | Studio,1BA | $850 |
| Mayflower | 0x1 | Studio,1BA | $865 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Harwood, MD
As of June 08, 2026 the best value apartment in the Harwood area is the $0.89 price per square foot 2920 Auchentoroly Ter Model at 2920 Auchentoroly Ter, Unit A2 in the in the Druid Hill Park neighborhood starting from $1,700. The second greatest value Harwood apartment is the 4 Bedroom / 2 Bathrooms (leased per bedroom) Model at HH Cresmont starting at $1,079 with a $0.67 price per square foot in the Burleith-Leighton neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Harwood apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Barclay Greenmount | 3 Bedroom | 3BR,1BA | $0.99 |
| The Chateau and The Riviera | Riviera - Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.13 |
| 1716 McCulloh St, Unit 2 | 1716 McCulloh St | Studio ,1BA | $0.88 |
| 834 N Carey St, Unit 3 | 834 N Carey St | 1BR,1BA | $0.85 |
| 1720 McCulloh St, Unit 3 | 1720 McCulloh St | 1BR,1BA | $0.80 |
| Queen Esther Apartments | 2 bedroom townhome | 2BR,1BA | $1.05 |
| Columbus School Limited Partnership | 1 Bedroom/1 Bath J | 1BR,1BA | $0.92 |
| Penn Square I | 1 Bedroom/1 Bath A | 1BR,1BA | $1.09 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleHarwood, Baltimore, MD
Ranked #51
Among cities in Maryland for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
Best Local Schools in Harwood, Baltimore, MD
Margaret Brent Elementary School
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Harwood Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Harwood?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Harwood is under $865.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Harwood?
The cheapest apartment in Harwood is Columbus School Limited Partnership which is listed at $720, while the average apartment in Harwood costs $3,820.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Harwood?
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 237 regular apartments in Harwood 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 Harwood?
Cheap apartments in Harwood have an average cost of $823 which is $2,997 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Harwood.
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