Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Homestead Neighborhood of Baltimore, MD from $500 (19 Rentals)

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1607 Homestead St

BaltimoreMD21218

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1700 N Gay St
1 Bedroom Apartments

1700 N Gay St

1700 N Gay StBaltimore, MD 21213
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Mary Harvin House
1 Bedroom Apartments

Mary Harvin House

1600 N Chester StBaltimore, MD 21213
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Lanvale Towers
Studio to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Lanvale Towers

1300 E Lanvale StBaltimore, MD 21213
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Columbus School
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Columbus School

2000 E North AveBaltimore, MD 21213
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Barclay Greenmount
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Barclay Greenmount

1734 Guilford AveBaltimore, MD 21202
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Oakridge Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Oakridge Apartments

1520-E E 36th StBaltimore, MD 21218
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Tiffany Estates
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Tiffany Estates

3602-3608 Monterey RdBaltimore, MD 21218
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North Barclay Green
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

North Barclay Green

2200 Homewood AveBaltimore, MD 21218
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2821 N Calvert St
1 Bedroom Apartments

2821 N Calvert St

2821 N Calvert StBaltimore, MD 21218
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Homestead, Baltimore, MD Local Guide

Cheapest Available Homestead Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Homestead area of Baltimore, MD is a 1 Bed unit found at Mary Harvin House priced from $575. Columbus School has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $720. Here are the most affordable Homestead apartments for rent in Baltimore, MD:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Mary Harvin House1 bdr1BR,1BA$575
Columbus School1 bdr1BR,1BA$720
Oak Hill TownhomesStudio ApartmentStudio,1BA$750
City Arts 2StudioStudio,1BA$1,151
Clare Court1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,160

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Homestead, MD

As of October 28, 2025 the best value apartment in the Homestead area is the $1.58 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 Homestead apartment is the 2BR/1.0BA Model at 1504 Upshire Road - 8219 starting at $1,400 with a $1.40 price per square foot in the Mid-Govans neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Homestead apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
2300 N. Calvert St2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$1.58
1504 Upshire Road - 82192BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.40
Columbus School2 bdr2BR,1BA$1.10
2024 N Calvert St, Unit 22024 N Calvert St1BR,1BA$1.81
Mary Harvin House1 bdr1BR,1BA$0.83
Clare Court1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.68
City Arts 21-Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.80
Ednor Apartments IOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.00
2417 Barclay St, Unit 2417 Barclay St Unit 12417 Barclay StStudio ,1BA$1.83
Oak Hill TownhomesStudio ApartmentStudio ,1BA$2.17

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Homestead, Baltimore, MD

Ranked #237

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
Pet Friendly

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Homestead Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Homestead?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Homestead is under $1,400.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Homestead?

The cheapest apartment in Homestead is Mary Harvin House which is listed at $575, while the average apartment in Homestead costs $3,600.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Homestead?

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 26 regular apartments in Homestead 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 Homestead?

Cheap apartments in Homestead have an average cost of $1,100 which is $2,500 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Homestead.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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A Baltimore Local Expert’s Guide To 10 Budget-Friendly Neighborhoods to Rent

Written by: Sarah Bregel

There are few cities more eclectic and diverse than Baltimore, Maryland. I should know. I've lived in various parts of Baltimore for most of my life.

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Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Back in the day when I rented one of my first apartments, the property didn’t even have laundry in the building. Now, rental properties are often competing against each other to provide the best amenities.

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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Everything is a negotiation in real estate! 

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The Rental Move-In Inspection Checklist: A Guide for Renters

Written by: Trey Huguley

The move-in inspection checklist is a crucial tool for both tenants and landlords. This checklist, provided by the team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com, helps document the condition of an apartment at the time of move-in.