
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Locust Point Neighborhood of Baltimore, MD from $500 (149 Rentals)
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219 Penn St

3718 E Lombard St

2500 Seamon Ave

219 Penn Street - 2nd Floor + Private Bathroom

Mulberry at Park

2926 E Fayette St

646 W Conway St

3908 Claremont St

406 N Belnord Ave
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3520 E Fayette St, Unit 3

146 N East Ave

110 W Hamburg St

1809 E Pratt St

Highlandtown Plaza Co-op Apartments 62+

306 S Conkling St

3402 Noble St

216 N Charles St

St James Place
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214 S Regester St, Unit Room 3

2324 Essex street - 3rd Floor

2214 E Pratt St, Unit 3rdFlRear

Vision on Lombard

The Apartments at Charles Plaza

1205 S Hanover St

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645 Washington Blvd, Unit #4

Phoenix on Park

520 Baltic Ave

1732 Gough St
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22 Light

VIVO Living Baltimore

8 Howard and The 305

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511 Rappolla St, Unit Bayview hospital

500 N Rose St

1411 Patapsco St

University Place Apartments

Forrest Street

611 Park Avenue

Middle Branch Manor
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Howard Row

412 N Washington St

111 N Bethel St

Distillery Apartments

Marlboro Classic Apt & Redwood Square

Brown's Arcade

The Brown's Loft

Parsonage Place Apartments

1125 Light St

Chesapeake Commons
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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 | $1,674 | $950 | $6,000 |
| Locust Point 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,046 | $700 | $4,469 |
| Locust Point 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,749 | $1,100 | $7,197 |
| Locust Point 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,526 | $739 | $5,930 |
| Locust Point 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,705 | $1,247 | $3,500 |
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There are currently 149 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 3 Beds unit found at Mulberry at Park priced from $739. Live 501 has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $970. Here are the most affordable Locust Point apartments for rent in Baltimore, MD:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mulberry at Park | Three Bedroom | 3BR,2BA | $739 |
| Live 501 | S1A | Studio,1BA | $970 |
| Phoenix on Park | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,050 |
| The Apartments at Charles Plaza | Charles Towers Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,050 |
| St James Place | Nora | Studio,1BA | $1,080 |
| Vision on Lombard | A1 | Studio,1BA | $1,085 |
| VIVO Living Baltimore | The Petite Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,099 |
| 611 Park Avenue | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,175 |
| Middle Branch Manor | 2 Bedroom Back | 2BR,1BA | $1,189 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Locust Point, MD
As of June 12, 2026 the best value apartment in the Locust Point area is the $0.85 price per square foot Four Bedroom Model at Riverfront in the in the South Baltimore neighborhood starting from $2,036. The second greatest value Locust Point apartment is the 403 N Charles St Model at 403 N Charles St, Unit Suite 300 starting at $3,250 with a $1.35 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Riverfront | Four Bedroom | 4BR,3BA | $0.85 |
| 403 N Charles St, Unit Suite 300 | 403 N Charles St | 3BR,2.5BA | $1.35 |
| 3001 Hudson St | 3001 Hudson St | 2BR,2BA | $1.23 |
| 511 Rappolla St, Unit Bayview hospital | 511 Rappolla St | 2BR,1BA | $0.73 |
| 446 N Linwood Ave | 446 N Linwood Ave | 2BR,1BA | $1.25 |
| The Brown's Loft | Unit 501 | 2BR,2BA | $1.33 |
| 500 W Fayette St. | 2BR/2.0BA | 2BR,2BA | $1.57 |
| 19 E Fayette St | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.57 |
| Chesapeake Commons | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.56 |
| Mulberry at Park | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.19 |
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Best Local Schools in Locust Point, Baltimore, MD
Thomas Johnson Elementary School
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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 $1,189.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Locust Point?
The cheapest apartment in Locust Point is Mulberry at Park which is listed at $1,009, while the average apartment in Locust Point costs $3,889.
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 340 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 $1,344 which is $2,545 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Locust Point.
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