Cheap Homes for Rent in Idlewood Neighborhood of Baltimore, MD from $500 (21 Rentals)

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property at 6106 Maylane Dr

$770 - $850

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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6106 Maylane Dr

BaltimoreMD21212
property at 1511 Woodbourne Ave

$1,000

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$1,000

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1 Bedroom, 2.5 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Jun 1

1511 Woodbourne Ave

BaltimoreMD21239

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property at 1109 Meridene Dr

$1,250

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$1,250

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$1,250

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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1109 Meridene Dr

BaltimoreMD21239

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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 Estates priced from $950. Yorkewood Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,000. Here are the most affordable Idlewood apartments for rent in Baltimore, MD:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Winston Estates1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$950
Yorkewood ApartmentsThe Squire2BR,1BA$1,000
Loch Bend Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,041
Barclay Square Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,064
Kensington Gate ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,069

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Idlewood, MD

As of April 13, 2026 the best value apartment in the Idlewood area is the $1.36 price per square foot 3 BED / 2 BATH Model at Melrose Apartments in the in the Mid-Govans neighborhood starting from $2,595. The second greatest value Idlewood apartment is the Two Bedroom Executive Model at The Metropolitan of Baltimore starting at $2,010 with a $1.49 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.
Melrose Apartments3 BED / 2 BATH3BR,2BA$1.36
The Metropolitan of BaltimoreTwo Bedroom Executive2BR,2BA$1.49
2920 E Cold Spring Ln, Unit Room for rent2920 E Cold Spring Ln4BR,1BA$0.63
4608 York Rd, Unit 24608 York Rd2BR,1BA$1.25
4654 York Rd, Unit 24654 York Rd1BR,1BA$1.17
4646 York Rd4646 York Rd1BR,1BA$1.38
Winston Estates1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.20
Winston Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath - Belvedere1BR,1BA$1.47
Taylor GardensThe Daisy1BR,1BA$1.54
Barclay Square Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.48

Frequently Asked Questions about Idlewood

What type of rentals are currently available in Idlewood?

There are currently 153 Apartments for Rent in Idlewood, MD with pricing that ranges from $700 to $4,682. There are also 99 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Idlewood ranging from $550 to $3,400.

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 $3,400 with an average monthly rent of $1,982.

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 $4,682, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,500 to $3,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,000 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $700.

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