Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Hillen Neighborhood of Baltimore, MD from $500 (102 Rentals)

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Hillen, Baltimore, MD Local Guide

Cheapest Available Hillen Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Hillen area of Baltimore, MD is a 1 Bed unit found at Columbus School priced from $662. Clare Court II has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $843. Here are the most affordable Hillen apartments for rent in Baltimore, MD:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Columbus School1 bdr1BR,1BA$662
Clare Court II2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bathroom2BR,1BA$843
Lochwood ApartmentsThe Parkview1BR,1BA$900
Northwood Homes1BR 1BA(469)1BR,1BA$900
Peabody ApartmentsStudio Apartment1BR,1BA$950
Kensington Gate ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$994
Orchard Ridge Apartments and Townhomes1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,031

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Hillen, MD

As of June 23, 2025 the best value apartment in the Hillen area is the $1.27 price per square foot 2BR/2.0BA Model at 2300 N. Calvert St in the in the Patterson Place neighborhood starting from $1,775. The second greatest value Hillen apartment is the 4211 Sheldon Ave Model at 4211 Sheldon Ave, Unit 1 starting at $1,995 with a $1.47 price per square foot in the Morgan State University neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Hillen apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
2300 N. Calvert St2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$1.27
4211 Sheldon Ave, Unit 14211 Sheldon Ave3BR,1BA$1.47
1504 Upshire Road - 82192BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.50
2644 N Charles St, Unit Apt B2644 N Charles St1BR,1BA$1.30
5644 Midwood Ave, Unit 15644 Midwood Ave2BR,1BA$1.29
Clare Court II2 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$1.02
Columbus School1 bdr1BR,1BA$0.84
Winston Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath - Belvedere1BR,1BA$1.46
Barclay Square Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.44
Lochwood ApartmentsThe Parkview1BR,1BA$1.36

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Hillen, Baltimore, MD

Ranked #177

Among neighborhoods in Baltimore, MD for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, including Baltimore. Lifestyle Ratings show you the best fit for your needs and interests. This takes in many factors including filtering automatically for the best outdoor access, luxury housing options, pet-friendly features, places to raise kids, proximity to transit, and how walkable or bikeable each community and area is. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

Getting Around the Hillen Neighborhood in Baltimore, MD

Walk Score®

60 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

55 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

62 / 100

Good Transit

Many nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Hillen Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Hillen?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Hillen is under $1,031.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Hillen?

The cheapest apartment in Hillen is Columbus School which is listed at $662, while the average apartment in Hillen costs $2,875.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Hillen?

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 50 regular apartments in Hillen 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 Hillen?

Cheap apartments in Hillen have an average cost of $728 which is $2,147 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Hillen.

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