
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Johnson Square Neighborhood of Baltimore, MD from $575 (180 Rentals)
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716 E 23rd St

1729 N Caroline St

1729 N Caroline St

Mulberry at Park

2123 Sinclair Ln

1729 N Caroline St

1715 E Oliver St, Unit Room 2

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216 N Charles St

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300 W Fayette St

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306 W Franklin

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124 E Trenton St, Unit 106

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810 St Paul St, Unit T3

124 E Trenton St, Unit 105

1200 N Eden St

415 St Paul St, Unit 101
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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 | $1,231 | $952 | $2,604 |
| Johnson Square 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,630 | $650 | $3,500 |
| Johnson Square 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,948 | $980 | $5,235 |
| Johnson Square 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,156 | $739 | $3,496 |
| Johnson Square 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,435 | $909 | $3,500 |
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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 Mary Harvin House priced from $575. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Harvin House | 1 Bedroom/1 Bath A | 1BR,1BA | $575 |
| Mulberry at Park | Three Bedroom | 3BR,2BA | $739 |
| Avon | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $895 |
| 808 N Calvert St | 0 Beds, 1 Baths | Studio,1BA | $900 |
| The Essential | 4BR | 4BR,2BA | $909 |
| Saint Paul Regency | Studio apartment | Studio,1BA | $925 |
| Printers Square Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $933 |
| Columbus School Limited Partnership | 1 Bedroom/1 Bath B | 1BR,1BA | $951 |
| St James Place | Stella | Studio,1BA | $952 |
| 9 East Read Street - 8098 | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $975 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Johnson Square, MD
As of August 29, 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 33 W North Ave Model at 33 W North Ave, Unit 3B starting at $2,400 with a $1.17 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 |
| 33 W North Ave, Unit 3B | 33 W North Ave | 3BR,2BA | $1.17 |
| 33 W North Ave | 33 W North Ave | 3BR,3BA | $1.10 |
| The Brown's Loft | Unit 401 | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.04 |
| Somerset Court | 2 Bedroom/1 Bath Large | 2BR,1BA | $1.07 |
| Barclay Greenmount | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.23 |
| Queen Esther Apartments | 2 bedroom townhome | 2BR,1BA | $1.22 |
| Mulberry at Park | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.19 |
| Printers Square Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.16 |
| Mary Harvin House | 1 Bedroom/1 Bath A | 1BR,1BA | $0.83 |
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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 $975.
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 $1,460.
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 206 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 $734 which is $726 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Johnson Square.
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