
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Locust Point Neighborhood of Baltimore, MD from $500 (136 Rentals)
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Highlandtown Plaza Co-op Apartments 62+

The Lyn

Cathedral St 300

Vivo Living Baltimore

606 Cathedral St

St James Place

Sharp Leadenhall Apartments
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Live 501

229 N Howard St

225 W Mulberry St, Unit 3

Mulberry at Park

520 Baltic Ave

Vision on Lombard

Middle Branch Manor

300 W Fayette Apartments

611 Park Avenue

Howard Row
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8 Howard and The 305

517 Baltic Ave

The Atrium

University Place Apartments

Parsonage Place Apartments

6 S Calvert St

215 S Eaton St

Forrest Street

The Apartments at Charles Plaza

Lexington Lofts Apartments
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Redwood Place

416 N Howard St

Distillery Apartments

Guardian House

Marlboro Classic Apt & Redwood Square

1420 Light St

1709 Fleet St
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1522 E Baltimore St

317 East St

100 W Lexington St

Camden Court

427 S Conkling St

41 S Highland Ave

1037 Light St
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Locust Point, Baltimore, MD Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Locust Point?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Locust Point Studio Apartments | $1,580 | $700 | $8,000 |
| Locust Point 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,913 | $747 | $4,950 |
| Locust Point 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,507 | $1,095 | $5,529 |
| Locust Point 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,782 | $1,175 | $5,720 |
| Locust Point 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,238 | $1,220 | $1,472 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 136 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Locust Point Neighborhood of Baltimore, MD.
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Cheapest Available Locust Point Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Locust Point area of Baltimore, MD is a 1 Bed unit found at Highlandtown Plaza Co-op Apartments 62+ priced from $845. 22 Light has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $915. Here are the most affordable Locust Point apartments for rent in Baltimore, MD:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Highlandtown Plaza Co-op Apartments 62+ | Standard | 1BR,1BA | $845 |
| 22 Light | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $915 |
| Vivo Living Baltimore | PETITES - The Petite Studio - S | Studio,1BA | $939 |
| Sharp Leadenhall Apartments | The Caroline | 1BR,1BA | $968 |
| Live 501 | S1A | Studio,1BA | $970 |
| Mulberry at Park | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,009 |
| 500 W Fayette St. | Lexington | 7BR,4BA | $1,032 |
| Vision on Lombard | A1 | Studio,1BA | $1,050 |
| Middle Branch Manor | 1 Bedroom Back | 1BR,1BA | $1,059 |
| 611 Park Avenue | Studio Standard | Studio,1BA | $1,095 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Locust Point, MD
As of December 13, 2025 the best value apartment in the Locust Point area is the $1.50 price per square foot 526 St Paul St Model at 526 St Paul St, Unit 3 in the in the Inner Harbor neighborhood starting from $2,395. The second greatest value Locust Point apartment is the 2BR/2.0BA Model at For Rent: Modern Luxury Living at 1201 S. Charles St– Your City Oasis Awaits! starting at $1,995 with a $1.56 price per square foot in the Inner Harbor neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Locust Point apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 526 St Paul St, Unit 3 | 526 St Paul St | 3BR,2.5BA | $1.50 |
| For Rent: Modern Luxury Living at 1201 S. Charles St– Your City Oasis Awaits! | 2BR/2.0BA | 2BR,2BA | $1.56 |
| 222 Saratoga | Mount Vernon | 1BR,1BA | $1.33 |
| Mulberry at Park | Three Bedroom | 3BR,2BA | $1.46 |
| 500 W Fayette St. | 4BR/2.0BA | 4BR,2BA | $1.57 |
| Southwood | 2 TOWN | 2BR,1BA | $1.74 |
| Howard Row | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio ,1BA | $1.45 |
| Distillery Apartments | 1 bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.80 |
| 22 Light | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.44 |
| Sharp Leadenhall Apartments | The Caroline | 1BR,1BA | $1.76 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleLocust Point, Baltimore, MD
Ranked #36
Among cities in Maryland for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
Best Local Schools in Locust Point, Baltimore, MD
Francis Scott Key Elementary/Middle
Federal Hill Preparatory School
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Lifestyle Ratings
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Getting Around the Locust Point Neighborhood in Baltimore, MD
Walk Score®
75 / 100
Very Walkable
Most errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
59 / 100
Bikeable
Some bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
49 / 100
Some Transit
A few 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 Locust Point Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Locust Point?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Locust Point is under $1,095.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Locust Point?
The cheapest apartment in Locust Point is Highlandtown Plaza Co-op Apartments 62+ which is listed at $845, while the average apartment in Locust Point costs $2,499.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Locust Point?
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 343 regular apartments in Locust Point 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 Locust Point?
Cheap apartments in Locust Point have an average cost of $888 which is $1,611 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Locust Point.
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