Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Highlandtown Neighborhood of Baltimore, MD from $600 (43 Rentals)

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The Imperial at Conkling
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Imperial at Conkling

201 S Conkling StBaltimore, MD 21224
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101 Ellwood
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

101 Ellwood

101 S Ellwood AveBaltimore, MD 21224
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Highlandtown, Baltimore, MD Local Guide

Cheapest Available Highlandtown Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Highlandtown area of Baltimore, MD is a Studio unit found at Parkside Gardens Apartments and Townhouses priced from $695. Raven Run Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $845. Here are the most affordable Highlandtown apartments for rent in Baltimore, MD:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Parkside Gardens Apartments and TownhousesStudio apartmentStudio,1BA$695
Raven Run Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath | Classic JR1BR,1BA$845
Highlandtown Plaza Co-op Apartments 62+Standard1BR,1BA$845
1018 N Calvert StStudioStudio,1BA$900
Liberty Springs1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$950
1015 N Calvert St1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$950
Earl CourtStudioStudio,1BA$999
St Paul St 8172BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1,049
Boston Crossing1BR/1BA The Catalina1BR,1BA$1,160
Redwood PlaceStudio, 1 BathroomStudio,1BA$1,199

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Highlandtown, MD

As of October 28, 2025 the best value apartment in the Highlandtown area is the $0.95 price per square foot 1 Bedroom Model at 1015 N Calvert St in the in the Inner Harbor neighborhood starting from $950. The second greatest value Highlandtown apartment is the A5 Model at Harbor Hill Apartments starting at $1,949 with a $2.10 price per square foot in the Inner Harbor neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Highlandtown apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
1015 N Calvert St1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$0.95
Harbor Hill ApartmentsA51BR,1BA$2.10
St Paul St 8172BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.31
1018 N Calvert StStudioStudio ,1BA$1.38
Boston Crossing1BR/1BA The Barcelona1BR,1BA$1.93
Earl CourtStudioStudio ,1BA$1.67
Redwood PlaceStudio, 1 BathroomStudio ,1BA$2.18
Liberty Springs1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.81
Raven Run Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath | Classic JR1BR,1BA$1.94
Parkside Gardens Apartments and TownhousesStudio apartmentStudio ,1BA$1.72

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Highlandtown, Baltimore, MD

Ranked #82

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.0
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around the Highlandtown Neighborhood in Baltimore, MD

Walk Score®

96 / 100

Walker’s Paradise

Daily errands do not require a car

Bike Score®

80 / 100

Very Bikeable

Biking is convenient for most trips

Transit Score®

71 / 100

Excellent Transit

Transit is convenient for most trips

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Highlandtown Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Highlandtown?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Highlandtown is under $1,199.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Highlandtown?

The cheapest apartment in Highlandtown is Parkside Gardens Apartments and Townhouses which is listed at $813, while the average apartment in Highlandtown costs $4,380.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Highlandtown?

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 40 regular apartments in Highlandtown 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 Highlandtown?

Cheap apartments in Highlandtown have an average cost of $725 which is $3,655 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Highlandtown.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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