Cheap Homes for Rent in Historic Baltimore Neighborhood of Baltimore, MD from $1,500 (19 Rentals)

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Search the lowest-cost Homes available for rent right now in the Historic Baltimore area of Baltimore.

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property at 422 W Franklin St

$1,500

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$1,500

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2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent

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422 W Franklin St, Unit 1B, Unit 1B

422 W Franklin St
BaltimoreMD21201

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property at 414 Water St

$1,800 - $2,600

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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414 Water St

BaltimoreMD21202

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Cheapest Available Historic Baltimore Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Historic Baltimore area of Baltimore, MD is a 1 Bed unit found at 22 Light priced from $915. Saint Paul Regency has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $925. Here are the most affordable Historic Baltimore apartments for rent in Baltimore, MD:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
22 LightOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$915
Saint Paul RegencyStudio apartmentStudio,1BA$925
Live 501S1AStudio,1BA$970
Mulberry at ParkOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,009
Vision on LombardTower 2 - StudioStudio,1BA$1,030

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Historic Baltimore, MD

As of May 06, 2026 the best value apartment in the Historic Baltimore area is the $1.10 price per square foot 836 Park Ave Model at 836 Park Ave, Unit Penthouse w-Roof-Top Deck in the in the Inner Harbor neighborhood starting from $3,250. The second greatest value Historic Baltimore apartment is the Oak Model at The Redwood Apartments starting at $2,111 with a $1.72 price per square foot in the Inner Harbor neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Historic Baltimore apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
836 Park Ave, Unit Penthouse w-Roof-Top Deck836 Park Ave2BR,2.5BA$1.10
The Redwood ApartmentsOak2BR,2BA$1.72
19 E Fayette StOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.33
The Atrium2Bedroom 1.5BA2BR,1.5BA$1.76
500 W Fayette St.2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$1.57
Howard Row0BR/1.0BAStudio ,1BA$1.33
Mulberry at ParkTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.63
Chesapeake Commons1x11BR,1BA$1.56
22 LightOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.44
107 W Monument St1 bedroom1BR,1BA$1.75

Frequently Asked Questions about Historic Baltimore

What type of rentals are currently available in Historic Baltimore?

There are currently 364 Apartments for Rent in Historic Baltimore, MD with pricing that ranges from $800 to $9,305. There are also 22 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Historic Baltimore ranging from $1,500 to $5,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Historic Baltimore?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Historic Baltimore ranges from $1,500 to $5,000 with an average monthly rent of $2,277.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Historic Baltimore?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Historic Baltimore range from $1,175 to $4,751, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,850 to $1,850. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,450 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,247.

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