
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Kresson Neighborhood of Baltimore, MD from $550 (138 Rentals)
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3317 Ravenwood Ave

503 N Lakewood Ave

503 N Lakewood Ave

3627 Pulaski Hwy

2103 Belair Rd

3627 Pulaski Hwy

1627 N Milton Ave

1614 E 28th St

Parkside Gardens Apartments and Townhouses
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1233 N Luzerne Ave

1233 N Luzerne Ave

2123 Sinclair Ln

1627 N Milton Ave

2926 E Fayette St

503 N Lakewood Ave

2103 Belair Rd

3325 E Monument St
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3317 Ravenwood Ave

503 N Lakewood Ave

2704 Ashland Ave

3718 E Lombard St

503 N Lakewood Ave

503 N Lakewood Ave

820 N Lakewood Ave

148 N East Ave

2726 Beryl Ave

16 S Washington St
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146 N East Ave

146 N East Ave

205 N Luzerne Ave

205 N Luzerne Ave

3405 LL Front

3405 LL Back of House

2407 Jefferson St

3030 E Monument St

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2235 Eastern Ave, Unit 3
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3708 Erdman Ave

3445 Juneway

3402 Noble St

3202 Cliftmont Ave

3445 Juneway

10 S Ann St

1136 Steelton Ave

5551 Force Rd, Unit E

2927 Edison Hwy
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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 | $1,869 | $695 | $4,391 |
| Kresson 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,159 | $600 | $5,136 |
| Kresson 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,777 | $950 | $5,859 |
| Kresson 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,469 | $1,400 | $6,314 |
| Kresson 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,846 | $909 | $5,163 |
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There are currently 138 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 Bedroom/1 Bath A | 1BR,1BA | $575 |
| Parkside Gardens Apartments and Townhouses | Studio apartment | Studio,1BA | $695 |
| Columbus School Limited Partnership | 1 Bedroom/1 Bath J | 1BR,1BA | $720 |
| The Essential | 4BR | 4BR,2BA | $909 |
| Highlandtown Plaza Co-op Apartments 62+ | Standard | 1BR,1BA | $923 |
| Raven Run Apartments | 1BR - 1BTH JR | 1BR,1BA | $1,020 |
| Orchard Ridge Apartments and Townhomes | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,031 |
| Boston Crossing | 1BR/1BA The Catalina | 1BR,1BA | $1,179 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Kresson, MD
As of August 21, 2026 the best value apartment in the Kresson area is the $0.80 price per square foot 511 Rappolla St Model at 511 Rappolla St, Unit Bayview hospital in the in the Southeast Baltimore neighborhood starting from $1,200. The second greatest value Kresson apartment is the 446 N Linwood Ave Model at 446 N Linwood Ave, Unit 2 starting at $1,650 with a $1.18 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 511 Rappolla St, Unit Bayview hospital | 511 Rappolla St | 2BR,1BA | $0.80 |
| 446 N Linwood Ave, Unit 2 | 446 N Linwood Ave | 2BR,1BA | $1.18 |
| Patterson Park Apartments | Two Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.60 |
| Orchard Ridge Apartments and Townhomes | 3 Bedrooms 1.5 Baths | 3BR,1.5BA | $1.55 |
| 2535 Fleet St, Unit 3 | 2535 Fleet St | 1BR,1BA | $1.22 |
| Mary Harvin House | 1 Bedroom/1 Bath A | 1BR,1BA | $0.83 |
| Boston Crossing | 1BR/1BA The Catalina | 1BR,1BA | $1.82 |
| Columbus School Limited Partnership | 1 Bedroom/1 Bath B | 1BR,1BA | $1.47 |
| Raven Run Apartments | 1BR - 1BTH JR | 1BR,1BA | $1.79 |
| Parkside Gardens Apartments and Townhouses | Studio apartment | Studio ,1BA | $1.72 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleKresson, Baltimore, MD
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Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
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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 $1,179.
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 $2,196.
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 17 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 $470 which is $1,726 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Kresson.
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