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property at 1614 E 28th St

$650

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1 Bedroom, 0.5 Bath Townhome for Rent

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1614 E 28th St, Unit I

1614 E 28th St
BaltimoreMD21218

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property at 2926 E Fayette St

$750

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$750

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1 Bedroom, 2 Bath Townhome for Rent

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2926 E Fayette St

BaltimoreMD21224

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property at 2317 Barclay St

$850

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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2317 Barclay St

BaltimoreMD21218

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property at 1715 E Oliver St

$900

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$900

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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1715 E Oliver St

BaltimoreMD21213

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Harwood, Baltimore, MD Local Guide

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. Mulberry at Park has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 3 Beds apartment currently listed from $739. Here are the most affordable Harwood apartments for rent in Baltimore, MD:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Columbus School Limited Partnership1 Bedroom/1 Bath J1BR,1BA$720
Mulberry at ParkThree Bedroom3BR,2BA$739
Willow Apartment Homes1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$750
Penn Square I1 Bedroom/1 Bath A1BR,1BA$797
1224 St Paul St0 Beds, 1 BathsStudio,1BA$825
Oak Hill Townhomes0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$850
221-223 E Preston St0 Beds, 1 BathsStudio,1BA$850
Mayflower0x1Studio,1BA$865
Renaissance at Reservoir HillOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$880

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Harwood, MD

As of July 14, 2026 the best value apartment in the Harwood area is the $1.04 price per square foot Unit 401 Model at The Brown's Loft in the in the Inner Harbor neighborhood starting from $1,590. The second greatest value Harwood apartment is the Riviera - Two Bedroom Model at The Chateau and The Riviera starting at $1,350 with a $1.13 price per square foot in the Central Baltimore neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Harwood apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Brown's LoftUnit 4012BR,1.5BA$1.04
The Chateau and The RivieraRiviera - Two Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.13
446 N Linwood Ave446 N Linwood Ave1BR,1BA$1.08
Ashland CommonsTwo-Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.15
834 N Carey St, Unit 3834 N Carey St1BR,1BA$0.85
Queen Esther Apartments2 bedroom townhome2BR,1BA$1.05
Printers Square Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.13
Renaissance at Reservoir HillOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.15
Willow Apartment Homes1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.01
Penn Square I1 Bedroom/1 Bath A1BR,1BA$1.09

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Beyond the Classroom: Discovering Baltimore's Best Student Friendly Neighborhoods

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Harwood, Baltimore, MD

Ranked #48

Among cities in Maryland for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

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Frequently Asked Questions about Harwood

What type of rentals are currently available in Harwood?

There are currently 1414 Apartments for Rent in Harwood, MD with pricing that ranges from $600 to $5,235. There are also 379 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Harwood ranging from $275 to $5,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Harwood?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Harwood ranges from $275 to $5,000 with an average monthly rent of $2,286.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Harwood?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Harwood range from $739 to $3,496, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,295 to $3,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $550 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $909.

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.

Helpful Local Expert Guides

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A Baltimore Local Expert’s Guide To 10 Budget-Friendly Neighborhoods to Rent

Written by: Sarah Bregel

There are few cities more eclectic and diverse than Baltimore, Maryland. I should know. I've lived in various parts of Baltimore for most of my life.

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Beyond the Classroom: Discovering Baltimores Best Student Friendly Neighborhoods

Written by: Sarah Bregel

Baltimore, Maryland is an incredibly vibrant town known for some amazing colleges. I had the pleasure of growing up sandwiched between a few of them.

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Written by: Robin Stewart

Evaluating rental properties for clients draws many parallels to house-hunting. Whether an apartment, loft, townhouse, or other rental, finding the right place means finding “home” for your client.

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Pet-Friendly Renting: Everything You Need to Know Before You Move

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

For so many of us, pets are the best companions and a big part of our lives. For this reason, a pet-friendly house or apartment is often a very important - and nonnegotiable - part of a move.