
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Lexington Neighborhood of Baltimore, MD from $400 (244 Rentals)
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1255 Sargeant St

427 S Augusta Ave

1025 N Carey St

2101 McHenry St

2933 Presstman St

2838 Washington Blvd

2933 Presstman St

1607 Division St

710 N Fulton Ave
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100 N Hilton St

833 N Fulton Ave

Penn Square I

1211 Poplar Grove St

1927 Harlem Ave

427 S Augusta Ave

6 S Franklintown Rd

823 N Woodington Rd

837 N Fulton Ave

837 N Fulton Ave
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833 N Fulton Ave

1255 Sargeant St

1920 Harlem Ave

529 S Longwood St

3806 Harlem Ave

420 Rosecroft Terrace

833 Ramsay St

529 S Longwood St

511 N Pulaski St

823 N Woodington Rd
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219 Penn St

3419 Mondawmin Ave

1211 Poplar Grove St

3523 Edmondson Ave

3113 Presbury St

1927 Harlem Ave

3113 Presbury St

1728 Ashburton St

219 Penn Street - 2nd Floor + Private Bathroom
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Mulberry at Park

North Avenue Gateway II

833 N Fulton Ave

627 Denison St

1025 N Carey St

710 N Fulton Ave

3523 Edmondson Ave

646 W Conway St

101 Edgewood St

6 S Franklintown Rd
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Lexington, Baltimore, MD Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Lexington?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lexington Studio Apartments | $1,381 | $800 | $2,406 |
| Lexington 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,590 | $500 | $3,500 |
| Lexington 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,002 | $751 | $5,235 |
| Lexington 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,931 | $739 | $4,400 |
| Lexington 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,867 | $1,247 | $2,995 |
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There are currently 244 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Lexington Neighborhood of Baltimore, MD.
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Cheapest Available Lexington Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Lexington area of Baltimore, MD is a 3 Beds unit found at Mulberry at Park priced from $739. North Avenue Gateway II has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $745. Here are the most affordable Lexington apartments for rent in Baltimore, MD:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mulberry at Park | Three Bedroom | 3BR,2BA | $739 |
| North Avenue Gateway II | 1 Bedroom/1 Bath C | 1BR,1BA | $745 |
| Penn Square I | 2 Bedroom/1 Bath B | 2BR,1BA | $797 |
| 809 Park Ave | 0 Beds, 1 Baths | Studio,1BA | $800 |
| 1224 St Paul St | 0 Beds, 1 Baths | Studio,1BA | $850 |
| Renaissance at Reservoir Hill | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $880 |
| Avon | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $895 |
| Saint Paul Regency | Studio apartment | Studio,1BA | $925 |
| 849 Park Ave | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $950 |
| Live 501 | S1A | Studio,1BA | $970 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Lexington, MD
As of June 22, 2026 the best value apartment in the Lexington area is the $0.89 price per square foot 2920 Auchentoroly Ter Model at 2920 Auchentoroly Ter, Unit A2 in the in the Druid Hill Park neighborhood starting from $1,700. The second greatest value Lexington apartment is the Riviera - Two Bedroom Model at The Chateau and The Riviera starting at $1,350 with a $1.13 price per square foot in the Central Baltimore neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Lexington apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2920 Auchentoroly Ter, Unit A2 | 2920 Auchentoroly Ter | 2BR,1BA | $0.89 |
| The Chateau and The Riviera | Riviera - Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.13 |
| 1017 Hollins St | 1017 Hollins St | 1BR,1BA | $1.04 |
| 313 W Madison St, Unit DUPLEX | 313 W Madison St | 2BR,1BA | $1.20 |
| Whitelock Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.20 |
| Elgin Townhomes | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.25 |
| 226 W Monument St | 2 Beds, 1 Baths | 2BR,1BA | $1.26 |
| Mulberry at Park | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.19 |
| Renaissance at Reservoir Hill | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.15 |
| Penn Square I | 1 Bedroom/1 Bath A | 1BR,1BA | $1.09 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Lexington Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Lexington?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Lexington is under $970.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Lexington?
The cheapest apartment in Lexington is North Avenue Gateway II which is listed at $745, while the average apartment in Lexington costs $3,820.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Lexington?
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 202 regular apartments in Lexington 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 Lexington?
Cheap apartments in Lexington have an average cost of $921 which is $2,899 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Lexington.
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