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Middle East, Baltimore, MD Local Guide

Cheapest Available Middle East Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Middle East area of Baltimore, MD is a 1 Bed unit found at Columbus School Limited Partnership priced from $720. 809 Park Ave has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $825. Here are the most affordable Middle East apartments for rent in Baltimore, MD:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Columbus School Limited Partnership1 Bedroom/1 Bath J1BR,1BA$720
809 Park Ave0 Beds, 1 BathsStudio,1BA$825
Oak Hill Townhomes0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$850
221-223 E Preston St0 Beds, 1 BathsStudio,1BA$850
The Essential4BR4BR,2BA$909
Saint Paul RegencyStudio apartmentStudio,1BA$925
Queen Esther Apartments2 bedroom townhome2BR,1BA$950
2629 N Charles St0 Beds, 1 BathsStudio,1BA$970

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Middle East, MD

As of June 07, 2026 the best value apartment in the Middle East area is the $0.67 price per square foot 4 Bedroom / 2 Bathrooms (leased per bedroom) Model at HH Cresmont in the in the Burleith-Leighton neighborhood starting from $1,079. The second greatest value Middle East apartment is the 511 Rappolla St Model at 511 Rappolla St, Unit Bayview hospital starting at $1,100 with a $0.73 price per square foot in the Southeast Baltimore neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Middle East apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
HH Cresmont4 Bedroom / 2 Bathrooms (leased per bedroom)4BR,2BA$0.67
511 Rappolla St, Unit Bayview hospital511 Rappolla St2BR,1BA$0.73
500 W Fayette St.Camden4BR,2BA$0.80
Barclay Greenmount3 Bedroom3BR,1BA$0.99
222 SaratogaFrancis Scott Key I1BR,1BA$1.18
Ashland CommonsTwo-Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.15
313 W Madison St, Unit DUPLEX313 W Madison St2BR,1BA$1.20
1719 Saint Paul St1719 Saint Paul St1BR,1BA$1.15
Queen Esther Apartments2 bedroom townhome2BR,1BA$1.05
Columbus School Limited Partnership1 Bedroom/1 Bath J1BR,1BA$0.92

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Middle East Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Middle East?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Middle East is under $970.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Middle East?

The cheapest apartment in Middle East is Columbus School Limited Partnership which is listed at $720, while the average apartment in Middle East costs $3,820.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Middle East?

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 183 regular apartments in Middle East 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 Middle East?

Cheap apartments in Middle East have an average cost of $907 which is $2,913 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Middle East.

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