Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Johnson Square Neighborhood of Baltimore, MD from $500 (77 Rentals)

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307 Dolphin St

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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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Mulberry Court
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Mulberry Court

401 N Eutaw StBaltimore, MD 21201
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Barclay Greenmount
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Barclay Greenmount

1734 Guilford AveBaltimore, MD 21202
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Lillian Jones Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Lillian Jones Apartments

1303 Greenmount AveBaltimore, MD 21202
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Avon
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Avon

6 E Read StBaltimore, MD 21202
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East of Eager
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

East of Eager

7 E Eager StBaltimore, MD 21202
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15 E Eager Street
Studio Apartments

15 E Eager Street

15 E Eager StBaltimore, MD 21202
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1017 Saint Paul St
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

1017 Saint Paul St

1017 Saint Paul StBaltimore, MD 21202
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Albemarle Square
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Albemarle Square

120 S Central AveBaltimore, MD 21202
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912 Saint Paul St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

912 Saint Paul St

912 Saint Paul StBaltimore, MD 21202
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Johnson Square, Baltimore, MD Local Guide

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 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 Johnson Square apartments for rent in Baltimore, MD:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Mary Harvin House1 bdr1BR,1BA$575
Columbus School1 bdr1BR,1BA$720
EastView on the AvenueTwo Bedroom B2BR,1BA$865
Vivo Living BaltimoreThe Petite StudioStudio,1BA$875
Hampton Court ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$900
1018 N Calvert StStudioStudio,1BA$900
Saint Paul RegencyStudio apartmentStudio,1BA$925
Printers Square Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$933
St Paul St 8171BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$949

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Johnson Square, MD

As of October 15, 2025 the best value apartment in the Johnson Square area is the $1.06 price per square foot Unit 6 Model at 407 N Charles St in the in the Inner Harbor neighborhood starting from $2,200. The second greatest value Johnson Square apartment is the 2BR/2.0BA Model at Multi-Family Lofts Units starting at $2,000 with a $1.00 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
407 N Charles StUnit 64BR,3.5BA$1.06
Multi-Family Lofts Units2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$1.00
The Railway Express Loft Apartments2 Bedroom 2.5 Bath2BR,2.5BA$1.18
Prosper On FayetteThe Belvedere4BR,4BA$0.91
Calvert Property1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$0.92
10-16 E Chase StStudioStudio ,1BA$1.20
Columbus School2 bdr2BR,1BA$1.10
Printers Square Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.16
816 E Baltimore St, Unit 2816 E Baltimore StStudio ,1BA$1.06
Mary Harvin House1 bdr1BR,1BA$0.83

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Johnson Square, Baltimore, MD

Ranked #58

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
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Lifestyle Ratings

Our team of engineers and researchers compiles millions of data points to bring you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of rentals in areas across the United States, including Baltimore. Lifestyle Ratings show you the best fit for your needs and interests. This takes in many factors including our Star Ratings to compare for easy access to the parks, luxury amenities, multifamily communities for the kids, raising pets, transit options, and more. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

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 $949.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Johnson Square?

The cheapest apartment in Johnson Square is Mary Harvin House which is listed at $575, while the average apartment in Johnson Square costs $2,051.

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 157 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 $570 which is $1,481 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Johnson Square.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

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