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Baltimore's Best Affordable Neighborhoods

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Baltimore, MD Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Baltimore, MD

Pricing Updated: 07/24/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Baltimore, MD area range in price from $360 to $12,823 with an overall median price of $2,678. The three Baltimore neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Panway at $650, Powder Mill Park at $995, and Parkside at $695. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Baltimore Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Panway$1,250$65022
Powder Mill Park$1,389$9959
Parkside$1,473$69592
Wilson Heights$1,481$695136
Herring Run Park$1,484$695117
Belair Parkside$1,485$695149
East Baltimore$1,485$84532
Arcadia$1,500$695147
Cedmont$1,514$695113
Rosemont East$1,516$700137

Cheapest Available Baltimore Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Baltimore, MD is a 1 Bed unit found at Mary Harvin House in the Inner Harbor neighborhood priced from $575. Penn Square in the Inner Harbor neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $600. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Baltimore apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Mary Harvin House1 bdr1BR,1BA$575
Penn Square1 bdr1BR,1BA$600
Columbus School1 bdr1BR,1BA$680
Portside Apartments1A1BR,1BA$683
Parkside Gardens Apartments and TownhousesStudio apartmentStudio,1BA$695
Midtown at Coppin HeightsTwo Bed2BR,1BA$697
Avon0 Beds, 1 BathsStudio,1BA$725
Gardenvillage Apartments & Townhouses1 bedroom Junior1BR,1BA$751
North Avenue Gateway II2 bdr2BR,1BA$751
Goodnow Hill and Franconia Apartments1 bedroom Junior apartment1BR,1BA$765

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Baltimore, MD

As of July 24, 2025 the best value apartment in the Baltimore area is the $0.55 price per square foot 2030 Park Ave Model at 2030 Park Ave, Unit #1 in the in the Inner Harbor neighborhood starting from $1,900. The second greatest value Baltimore apartment is the 1723 Hall Ave Model at 1723 Hall Ave, Unit B starting at $1,249 with a $0.59 price per square foot in the South Baltimore neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Baltimore apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
2030 Park Ave, Unit #12030 Park Ave2BR,1BA$0.55
1723 Hall Ave, Unit B1723 Hall Ave2BR,1BA$0.59
RiverfrontThree Bedroom3BR,2BA$0.57
4217 Audrey Ave, Unit 14217 Audrey Ave1BR,1BA$0.77
2254 Annapolis Rd, Unit 22254 Annapolis Rd1BR,1BA$0.67
Renaissance at Reservoir HillTwo Bedrooms One Bath2BR,1BA$0.81
834 N Carey St, Unit 3834 N Carey St1BR,1BA$0.85
Penn Square2 bdr2BR,1BA$0.80
North Avenue Gateway II2 bdr2BR,1BA$0.81
Mary Harvin House1 bdr1BR,1BA$0.83

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Frequently Asked Questions about Baltimore

What type of rentals are currently available in Baltimore?

There are currently 2882 Apartments for Rent in Baltimore, MD with pricing that ranges from $650 to $7,500. There are also 1283 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Baltimore ranging from $450 to $35,000.

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

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Baltimore ranges from $450 to $35,000 with an average monthly rent of $2,923.

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

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Baltimore range from $806 to $6,110, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $700 to $7,900. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $600 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $983.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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