
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Kresson Neighborhood of Baltimore, MD from $500 (38 Rentals)
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Highlandtown Plaza Co-op Apartments 62+

2726 Beryl Ave

Raven Run Apartments

Columbus School

2803 Edison Hwy
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Chapel Green Apartments

215 S Eaton St

Boston Crossing

Ashland Commons

3535 Lyndale Ave

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1709 Fleet St

3300 Ravenwood Ave

41 S Highland Ave

419 Gusryan St, Unit 419 Gusryan Street 1st fl

427 S Conkling St

Washington Hill Mutual Homes, Inc- Co-op
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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 | $1,667 | $695 | $3,249 |
| Kresson 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,019 | $824 | $4,008 |
| Kresson 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,572 | $941 | $5,549 |
| Kresson 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,345 | $1,400 | $4,534 |
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There are currently 38 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Kresson Neighborhood of Baltimore, MD.
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Cheapest Available Kresson Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Kresson area of Baltimore, MD is a 1 Bed unit found at Mary Harvin House priced from $575. Parkside Gardens Apartments and Townhouses has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $695. Here are the most affordable Kresson apartments for rent in Baltimore, MD:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Harvin House | 1 bdr | 1BR,1BA | $575 |
| Parkside Gardens Apartments and Townhouses | Studio apartment | Studio,1BA | $695 |
| Highlandtown Plaza Co-op Apartments 62+ | Standard | 1BR,1BA | $845 |
| Columbus School | 2 bdr | 2BR,1BA | $941 |
| Raven Run Apartments | 1 Bed 1 Bath | Classic | 1BR,1BA | $995 |
| Orchard Ridge Apartments and Townhomes | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,031 |
| Chapel Green Apartments | The Crape Myrtle | 2BR,2BA | $1,053 |
| Boston Crossing | 1BR/1BA The Catalina | 1BR,1BA | $1,160 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Kresson, MD
As of December 14, 2025 the best value apartment in the Kresson area is the $1.00 price per square foot 419 Gusryan St Model at 419 Gusryan St, Unit 419 Gusryan Street 1st fl in the in the Canton neighborhood starting from $1,300. The second greatest value Kresson apartment is the 3 Bedrooms 1.5 Baths Model at Orchard Ridge Apartments and Townhomes starting at $1,906 with a $1.55 price per square foot in the Patterson Place 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 419 Gusryan St, Unit 419 Gusryan Street 1st fl | 419 Gusryan St | 2BR,1BA | $1.00 |
| Orchard Ridge Apartments and Townhomes | 3 Bedrooms 1.5 Baths | 3BR,1.5BA | $1.55 |
| Raven Run Apartments | 1 Bed 1 Bath | Classic | 1BR,1BA | $1.00 |
| Chapel Green Apartments | The Crape Myrtle | 2BR,2BA | $1.24 |
| Boston Crossing | 2BR/1BA The Barcelona | 2BR,1BA | $1.84 |
| 6601 Gary Ave, Unit 2 | 6601 Gary Ave | 1BR,1BA | $1.13 |
| 6519 O'Donnell St, Unit 2 | 6519 O'Donnell St | 1BR,1BA | $1.29 |
| Mary Harvin House | 1 bdr | 1BR,1BA | $0.83 |
| Distillery Apartments | 1 bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.80 |
| Parkside Gardens Apartments and Townhouses | Studio apartment | Studio ,1BA | $1.72 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleKresson, Baltimore, MD
Ranked #158
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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Getting Around the Kresson Neighborhood in Baltimore, MD
Walk Score®
66 / 100
Somewhat Walkable
Some errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
44 / 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Minimal bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
62 / 100
Good Transit
Many nearby public transportation options
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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 $1,160.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Kresson?
The cheapest apartment in Kresson is Mary Harvin House which is listed at $575, while the average apartment in Kresson costs $2,584.
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 22 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 $417 which is $2,167 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Kresson.
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