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Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Johnson Square Neighborhood of Baltimore, MD from $500 (178 Rentals)
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1721 Guilford Ave, Unit Room 1
1721 Guilford AveBaltimore, MD 21202
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Saint Paul Regency
1010 Saint Paul StBaltimore, MD 21202
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Queen Esther Apartments
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301 W Franklin StBaltimore, MD 21201
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1001 St Paul St, Unit 10E
1001 St Paul StBaltimore, MD 21202
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936 N Calvert St
936 N Calvert StBaltimore, MD 21202
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810 St Paul St, Unit 205
810 St Paul StBaltimore, MD 21202
28 E 25th St
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107 W Monument St
107 W Monument StBaltimore, MD 21201
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Mount Vernon Apartments
38-50 W Biddle Baltimore, MD 21201Baltimore, MD 21201
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EastView on the Avenue
906 N Caroline StBaltimore, MD 21205
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Phoenix on Park
225 Park AveBaltimore, MD 21201
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Chapel Green Apartments
1008 N Washington StBaltimore, MD 21205
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The Apartments at Charles Plaza
222 N Charles StBaltimore, MD 21201
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611 Park Avenue
611 Park AveBaltimore, MD 21201
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317 NORTH Ave
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1911 E Pratt St
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1614 N Caroline St
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8 Howard and The 305
8 N Howard StBaltimore, MD 21201
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University Place Apartments
617 W Lexington StBaltimore, MD 21201
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Forrest Street
1110 Orleans StBaltimore, MD 21202
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Ashland Commons
1715 E Eager StBaltimore, MD 21205
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Astor Court Apartments
2440-2442 St. Paul StBaltimore, MD 21218
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Johnson Square, Baltimore, MD Local Guide
How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Johnson Square?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Johnson Square Studio Apartments | $1,311 | $952 | $2,533 |
| Johnson Square 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,644 | $600 | $3,500 |
| Johnson Square 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,987 | $950 | $5,235 |
| Johnson Square 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,985 | $739 | $3,496 |
| Johnson Square 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,071 | $909 | $1,400 |
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Cheapest Available Johnson Square Apartments for Rent
The cheapest available apartment rental in the Johnson Square area of Baltimore, MD is a 1 Bed unit found at Columbus School Limited Partnership priced from $720. Mulberry at Park has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 3 Beds apartment currently listed from $739. Here are the most affordable Johnson Square apartments for rent in Baltimore, MD:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Columbus School Limited Partnership | 1 Bedroom/1 Bath J | 1BR,1BA | $720 |
| Mulberry at Park | Three Bedroom | 3BR,2BA | $739 |
| 1224 St Paul St | 0 Beds, 1 Baths | Studio,1BA | $795 |
| 221-223 E Preston St | 0 Beds, 1 Baths | Studio,1BA | $850 |
| Avon | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $899 |
| 849 Park Ave | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $899 |
| The Essential | 4BR | 4BR,2BA | $909 |
| Saint Paul Regency | Studio apartment | Studio,1BA | $925 |
| Printers Square Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $933 |
| Queen Esther Apartments | 2 bedroom townhome | 2BR,1BA | $950 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Johnson Square, MD
As of July 15, 2026 the best value apartment in the Johnson Square area is the $1.17 price per square foot 33 W North Ave Model at 33 W North Ave, Unit 3B in the in the Inner Harbor neighborhood starting from $2,400. The second greatest value Johnson Square apartment is the 4 Bedroom/2 Bath Model at Somerset Court starting at $1,920 with a $1.24 price per square foot in the Inner Harbor neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Johnson Square apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 33 W North Ave, Unit 3B | 33 W North Ave | 3BR,2BA | $1.17 |
| Somerset Court | 4 Bedroom/2 Bath | 4BR,2BA | $1.24 |
| The Brown's Loft | Unit 401 | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.04 |
| Ashland Commons | Two-Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.15 |
| 226 W Monument St | 2 Beds, 1 Baths | 2BR,1BA | $1.26 |
| Barclay Greenmount | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.23 |
| Queen Esther Apartments | 2 bedroom townhome | 2BR,1BA | $1.05 |
| Mulberry at Park | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.19 |
| Printers Square Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.13 |
| EastView on the Avenue | Three Bedroom | 3BR,1BA | $1.30 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Johnson Square Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Johnson Square?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Johnson Square is under $950.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Johnson Square?
The cheapest apartment in Johnson Square is Columbus School Limited Partnership which is listed at $720, while the average apartment in Johnson Square costs $3,790.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Johnson Square?
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 391 regular apartments in Johnson Square 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 Johnson Square?
Cheap apartments in Johnson Square have an average cost of $922 which is $2,868 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Johnson Square.
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