
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Hillen Neighborhood of Baltimore, MD from $500 (127 Rentals)
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3445 Juneway

928 Argonne Dr

5019 Belair Rd

928 Argonne Dr

2103 Belair Rd

617 Glenwood Ave

5112 Belair Rd

2001 Boone St

2103 Belair Rd
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5114 Belair Rd

5114 Belair Rd

2001 Boone St

716 E 23rd St

716 E 23rd St

507 E Cold Spring Ln, Unit Room 3

2317 Barclay St

Total Monthly Price
2920 E Cold Spring Ln, Unit Room for rent

2518 Barclay St

2518 Barclay St
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5324 Ready Ave

928 Argonne Dr

5716 Leith Walk

5716 Leith Walk

2518 Barclay St

2317 Barclay St

902 Gorsuch Ave

Oak Hill Townhomes

Winston Estates

5716 Leith Walk
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3532 Keswick Rd

2701 N Calvert St, Unit Main House

Saint Paul Courts

2018 N Charles St

2800 The Alameda

3712 Parkside Dr, Unit 1B

2800 The Alameda

Total Monthly Price
2503 N Calvert St, Unit 1

307 Whitridge Ave

2811 N Calvert St
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Total Monthly Price
2801 Louise Ave, Unit C

5716 Leith Walk

2509 N Charles St

404 Venable Ave

Winston Courts

1829 E Belvedere Ave

3611 Ravenwood Ave

Winston Apartments

Maplewood Apartments

Hillen & Belvedere
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Hillen, Baltimore, MD Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Hillen?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hillen Studio Apartments | $1,161 | $850 | $2,250 |
| Hillen 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,385 | $500 | $3,500 |
| Hillen 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,648 | $960 | $2,985 |
| Hillen 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,602 | $1,600 | $3,149 |
| Hillen 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,115 | $700 | $3,600 |
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There are currently 127 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Hillen Neighborhood of Baltimore, MD.
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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 Limited Partnership priced from $720. Oak Hill Townhomes has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $850. Here are the most affordable Hillen 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 |
| Oak Hill Townhomes | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $850 |
| Winston Estates | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $850 |
| Mayflower | 0x1 | Studio,1BA | $865 |
| Winston Courts | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $950 |
| 2629 N Charles St | 0 Beds, 1 Baths | Studio,1BA | $970 |
| Winston Apartments | Studio 1 Bath - The Alameda | Studio,1BA | $980 |
| The Marylander Apartment Homes | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,025 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Hillen, MD
As of June 11, 2026 the best value apartment in the Hillen area is the $0.67 price per square foot 4 Bedroom / 2 Bathrooms (leased per bedroom) Model at HH Cresmont in the in the Burleith-Leighton neighborhood starting from $1,079. The second greatest value Hillen apartment is the 2920 E Cold Spring Ln Model at 2920 E Cold Spring Ln, Unit Room for rent starting at $700 with a $0.63 price per square foot in the Mid-Govans neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Hillen apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| HH Cresmont | 4 Bedroom / 2 Bathrooms (leased per bedroom) | 4BR,2BA | $0.67 |
| 2920 E Cold Spring Ln, Unit Room for rent | 2920 E Cold Spring Ln | 4BR,1BA | $0.63 |
| 1504 Upshire | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.40 |
| Symphony Homes at Purdue | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.15 |
| Pleasantview | 2 Bed, 1 Bath Townhome | 2BR,1BA | $1.43 |
| 4646 York Rd, Unit Unit 4 | 4646 York Rd | 1BR,1BA | $1.44 |
| Winston Courts | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.20 |
| Columbus School Limited Partnership | 1 Bedroom/1 Bath J | 1BR,1BA | $0.92 |
| 2503 N Calvert St, Unit 1 | 2503 N Calvert St | 1BR,1BA | $1.20 |
| Winston Estates | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.15 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleHillen, Baltimore, MD
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Among cities in Maryland for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
3.5Pet Friendly
Best Local Schools in Hillen, Baltimore, MD
Walter P. Carter Elementary School
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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 $1,025.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Hillen?
The cheapest apartment in Hillen is Columbus School Limited Partnership which is listed at $720, while the average apartment in Hillen costs $2,905.
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 154 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 $965 which is $1,940 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Hillen.
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