Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Johnson Square Neighborhood of Baltimore, MD from $500 (126 Rentals)

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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 $817. 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$817
EastView on the AvenueTwo Bedroom B2BR,1BA$880
Hampton Court ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$900
Saint Paul RegencyStudio apartmentStudio,1BA$925
Printers Square Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$933
1015 N Calvert St1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$950
Vivo Living BaltimorePETITES - The Petite Studio - SStudio,1BA$959
Live 501SLS / 296Studio,1BA$970

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Johnson Square, MD

As of November 30, 2025 the best value apartment in the Johnson Square area is the $1.21 price per square foot 2 Bedroom 2.5 Bath Model at The Railway Express Loft Apartments in the in the Inner Harbor neighborhood starting from $2,300. The second greatest value Johnson Square apartment is the 2BR/2.0BA Model at Calvert Property starting at $1,695 with a $1.26 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.
The Railway Express Loft Apartments2 Bedroom 2.5 Bath2BR,2.5BA$1.21
Calvert Property2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$1.26
2100 Homewood Ave, Unit #22100 Homewood Ave3BR,1BA$1.21
1015 N Calvert St1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$0.95
Queen Esther Apartments2 bedroom townhome2BR,1BA$1.22
Printers Square Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.16
EastView on the AvenueThree Bedroom3BR,1BA$1.30
1013 St Paul St, Unit 41013 St Paul St4BR,2BA$0.74
Columbus School1 bdr1BR,1BA$1.04
Mary Harvin House1 bdr1BR,1BA$0.83

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Johnson Square, Baltimore, MD

Ranked #64

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 $970.

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 $2,450.

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 192 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 $804 which is $1,646 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Johnson Square.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

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Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

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