Cheap Homes for Rent in the Idlewood Neighborhood of Baltimore, MD from $550 (16 Rentals)

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$1,000 - $1,250

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6148 Parkway Dr

BaltimoreMD21212
property at 1653 Northgate Rd

$1,395

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1653 Northgate Rd, Unit 1

1653 Northgate Rd
BaltimoreMD21218

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Cheapest Available Idlewood Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Idlewood area of Baltimore, MD is a 1 Bed unit found at Winston Court Apartments priced from $800. Symphony Homes at Purdue has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $800. Here are the most affordable Idlewood apartments for rent in Baltimore, MD:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Winston Court Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$800
Symphony Homes at Purdue1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$800
Loch Raven Village ApartmentsStudio- ClassicStudio,1BA$1,060
Wellington Gate ApartmentsOne Bedroom Junior1BR,1BA$1,075
Kensington Gate Apartments1 bedroom1BR,1BA$1,097

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Idlewood, MD

As of August 26, 2026 the best value apartment in the Idlewood area is the $1.49 price per square foot 2BR/2.0BA Model at Brooke Court Apartments in the in the Mid-Govans neighborhood starting from $1,650. The second greatest value Idlewood apartment is the 4608 York Rd Model at 4608 York Rd, Unit Unit 1 starting at $1,225 with a $1.23 price per square foot in the Mid-Govans neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Idlewood apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Brooke Court Apartments2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$1.49
4608 York Rd, Unit Unit 14608 York Rd2BR,1BA$1.23
6101 Parkway Dr, Unit First Floor6101 Parkway Dr2BR,1BA$1.20
Symphony Homes at Purdue1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$0.87
TowsonTown Place ApartmentsMonroe1BR,1BA$1.60
509 E 43rd St, Unit 1F509 E 43rd St1BR,1BA$1.28
Winston Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bath - Loch Raven2BR,1BA$1.37
902 Saint Dunstans Rd, Unit 1902 Saint Dunstans Rd2BR,1BA$1.50
Winston Court Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.01
Barclay Square Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.55

Frequently Asked Questions about Idlewood

What type of rentals are currently available in Idlewood?

There are currently 166 Apartments for Rent in Idlewood, MD with pricing that ranges from $750 to $5,969. There are also 97 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Idlewood ranging from $550 to $3,595.

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

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Idlewood ranges from $550 to $3,595 with an average monthly rent of $2,193.

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

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Idlewood range from $1,399 to $4,842, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,800 to $3,150. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $550 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,855.

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