Cheap Homes for Rent in Johnson Square Neighborhood of Baltimore, MD from $500 (27 Rentals)

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property at 1824 St Paul St

$1,049 - $1,275

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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1824 St Paul St

BaltimoreMD21202

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property at 1200 N Eden St

$1,200 - $1,400

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$1,200 - $1,400

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$1,200 - $1,400

2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Townhome for Rent

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1200 N Eden St

BaltimoreMD21213

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property at 1713 E Lafayette Ave

$1,200

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$1,200

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$1,200

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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1713 E Lafayette Ave

BaltimoreMD21213

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property at 908 E Preston St

$1,300

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$1,300

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$1,300

3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

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908 E Preston St

BaltimoreMD21202

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 Hampton Court Apartments priced from $900. Saint Paul Regency has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $925. Here are the most affordable Johnson Square apartments for rent in Baltimore, MD:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Hampton Court ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$900
Saint Paul RegencyStudio apartmentStudio,1BA$925
Printers Square Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$933
Queen Esther Apartments2 bedroom townhome2BR,1BA$950
Live 501S1AStudio,1BA$970
Earl CourtStudioStudio,1BA$999
EastView on the AvenueThree Bedroom3BR,1BA$1,040
107 W Monument St1 bedroom1BR,1BA$1,050
The Apartments at Charles PlazaCharles Towers StudioStudio,1BA$1,057
1017 Saint Paul St0 Beds, 1 BathsStudio,1BA$1,070

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Johnson Square, MD

As of April 25, 2026 the best value apartment in the Johnson Square area is the $1.10 price per square foot 836 Park Ave Model at 836 Park Ave, Unit Penthouse w-Roof-Top Deck in the in the Inner Harbor neighborhood starting from $3,250. 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.
836 Park Ave, Unit Penthouse w-Roof-Top Deck836 Park Ave2BR,2.5BA$1.10
Calvert Property2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$1.26
Somerset Court3 Bedroom/1 Bath Small3BR,1BA$1.32
19 E Fayette StOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.33
Ashland CommonsTwo-Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.15
1719 Saint Paul St1719 Saint Paul St1BR,1BA$1.30
Queen Esther Apartments2 bedroom townhome2BR,1BA$1.05
Howard Row0BR/1.0BAStudio ,1BA$1.33
Printers Square Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.16
EastView on the AvenueThree Bedroom3BR,1BA$1.30

Frequently Asked Questions about Johnson Square

What type of rentals are currently available in Johnson Square?

There are currently 676 Apartments for Rent in Johnson Square, MD with pricing that ranges from $800 to $8,165. There are also 130 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Johnson Square ranging from $550 to $5,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Johnson Square?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Johnson Square ranges from $550 to $5,000 with an average monthly rent of $1,803.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Johnson Square?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Johnson Square range from $1,040 to $3,500, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,275 to $3,300. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,800 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,247.

Expert Rental Resources

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