
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Kresson Neighborhood of Baltimore, MD from $500 (85 Rentals)
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3718 E Lombard St

3325 E Monument St

1233 N Luzerne Ave

2103 Belair Rd

2103 Belair Rd

3445 Juneway

1627 N Milton Ave

3445 Juneway

Parkside Gardens Apartments and Townhouses
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3718 E Lombard St

1627 N Milton Ave

2800 The Alameda

2926 E Fayette St

2123 Sinclair Ln

3420 Belair Rd, Unit Efficiency

1908 Aliceanna St

105 S Wolfe St

146 N East Ave

2726 Beryl Ave
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148 N East Ave

1809 E Pratt St

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Raven Run Apartments

3202 Cliftmont Ave

3616 Elmley Ave

5551 Force Rd, Unit E

1732 Gough St

2214 E Pratt St, Unit 3rdFlRear

3030 E Monument St
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Orchard Ridge Apartments and Townhomes

6605 O'Donnell St

2927 Edison Hwy

518 S Kenwood Ave, Unit A

3421 E Baltimore St

2706 Federal St

Chapel Green Apartments

4104 Erdman Ave

Boston Crossing

2221 Choptank Ct
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3420 Belair Rd, Unit 3420 Belair Rd-3

518 S Kenwood Ave, Unit A

402 Folcroft St

303 Folcroft St

Ashland Commons

3410 Belair Rd

412 N Washington St

2620 McElderry St

3030 E Monument St, Unit RoomB

Distillery Apartments
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Kresson, Baltimore, MD Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Kresson?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kresson Studio Apartments | $1,764 | $708 | $3,973 |
| Kresson 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,161 | $600 | $4,913 |
| Kresson 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,665 | $950 | $6,319 |
| Kresson 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,691 | $1,474 | $4,250 |
| Kresson 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,346 | $909 | $5,666 |
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Cheapest Available Kresson Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Kresson area of Baltimore, MD is a Studio unit found at Parkside Gardens Apartments and Townhouses priced from $708. Columbus School Limited Partnership has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $720. Here are the most affordable Kresson apartments for rent in Baltimore, MD:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parkside Gardens Apartments and Townhouses | Studio apartment | Studio,1BA | $708 |
| Columbus School Limited Partnership | 1 Bedroom/1 Bath J | 1BR,1BA | $720 |
| 1908 Aliceanna St | Studio | Studio,1BA | $800 |
| The Essential | 4BR | 4BR,2BA | $909 |
| Orchard Ridge Apartments and Townhomes | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,031 |
| Raven Run Apartments | 1 Bed 1 Bath | Classic | 1BR,1BA | $1,120 |
| Boston Crossing | 1BR/1BA The Catalina | 1BR,1BA | $1,178 |
| Ashland Commons | Two-Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $1,182 |
| Distillery Apartments | 1 bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,250 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Kresson, MD
As of July 07, 2026 the best value apartment in the Kresson area is the $1.23 price per square foot 3001 Hudson St Model at 3001 Hudson St, Unit B in the in the Canton neighborhood starting from $1,900. The second greatest value Kresson apartment is the Two Bedroom Model at Patterson Park Apartments starting at $2,000 with a $1.60 price per square foot in the Inner Harbor neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Kresson apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3001 Hudson St, Unit B | 3001 Hudson St | 2BR,2BA | $1.23 |
| Patterson Park Apartments | Two Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.60 |
| Orchard Ridge Apartments and Townhomes | 3 Bedrooms 1.5 Baths | 3BR,1.5BA | $1.55 |
| Ashland Commons | Two-Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.15 |
| 19 Broadway S, Unit 1st fl | 19 Broadway S | 1BR,1BA | $1.74 |
| Raven Run Apartments | 2 Bed 1 Bath | Renovated | 2BR,1BA | $1.96 |
| Distillery Apartments | 1 bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.87 |
| Columbus School Limited Partnership | 1 Bedroom/1 Bath B | 1BR,1BA | $1.47 |
| Boston Crossing | 1BR/1BA The Catalina | 1BR,1BA | $1.82 |
| Parkside Gardens Apartments and Townhouses | Studio apartment | Studio ,1BA | $1.76 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleKresson, Baltimore, MD
Ranked #183
Among cities in Maryland for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
2.5Pet Friendly
Best Local Schools in Kresson, Baltimore, MD
Armistead Gardens Elementary School
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Kresson Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Kresson?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Kresson is under $1,250.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Kresson?
The cheapest apartment in Kresson is Columbus School Limited Partnership which is listed at $720, while the average apartment in Kresson costs $2,569.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Kresson?
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 20 regular apartments in Kresson 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 Kresson?
Cheap apartments in Kresson have an average cost of $617 which is $1,952 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Kresson.
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