
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Middle East Neighborhood of Baltimore, MD from $500 (264 Rentals)
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2115 N Charles St

The Tobee - Cathedral St 311 (19 W. Mulberry)

Oak Hill Townhomes

Mt. Vernon Properties

The Lyn

2726 Beryl Ave

15 E Read St

Saint Paul Courts

15 E Read St
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Hampton Court Apartments

Cathedral St 300

22 Light

Highlandtown Plaza Co-op Apartments 62+

Saint Paul Regency

2939 St Paul St

Vivo Living Baltimore

St Paul St 817

930 N Calvert St

2202 Maryland Ave
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1015 N Calvert St

Queen Esther Apartments

St James Place

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Live 501

EastView on the Avenue

Earl Court

The Courtland

936 N Calvert St

The James
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810 St Paul St

831 E Chase St

1607 Homestead St

1737 N Caroline St, Unit #1

0 N Linwood Ave

Mulberry at Park

Orchard Ridge Apartments and Townhomes

3129 Eastern Ave, Unit Basement

2202 N Charles St

1720 St Paul St
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Chapel Green Apartments

300 W. Fayette Street

611 Park Avenue

811 Gorsuch Ave

Howard Row

Vision on Lombard

Parsonage Place Apartments

104 E 20th St

8 Howard and The 305

307 E 25th St
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Middle East, Baltimore, MD Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Middle East?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Middle East Studio Apartments | $1,511 | $600 | $6,000 |
| Middle East 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,858 | $772 | $6,750 |
| Middle East 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,425 | $899 | $9,134 |
| Middle East 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,628 | $1,040 | $5,720 |
| Middle East 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,778 | $595 | $3,600 |
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There are currently 264 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Middle East Neighborhood of Baltimore, MD.
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Cheapest Available Middle East Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Middle East area of Baltimore, MD is a Studio unit found at Oak Hill Townhomes priced from $750. Hampton Court Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $900. Here are the most affordable Middle East apartments for rent in Baltimore, MD:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oak Hill Townhomes | Studio Apartment | Studio,1BA | $750 |
| Hampton Court Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $900 |
| 912 Saint Paul St | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $900 |
| 22 Light | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $915 |
| Highlandtown Plaza Co-op Apartments 62+ | Standard | 1BR,1BA | $923 |
| Saint Paul Regency | Studio apartment | Studio,1BA | $925 |
| Printers Square Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $933 |
| Vivo Living Baltimore | PETITES - The Petite Studio - S | Studio,1BA | $939 |
| Queen Esther Apartments | 2 bedroom townhome | 2BR,1BA | $950 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Middle East, MD
As of January 25, 2026 the best value apartment in the Middle East area is the $1.03 price per square foot 836 Park Ave Model at 836 Park Ave, Unit #A in the in the Inner Harbor neighborhood starting from $3,050. The second greatest value Middle East apartment is the 30 E Preston St Model at 30 E Preston St, Unit B starting at $2,790 with a $1.07 price per square foot in the Inner Harbor neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Middle East apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 836 Park Ave, Unit #A | 836 Park Ave | 2BR,2.5BA | $1.03 |
| 30 E Preston St, Unit B | 30 E Preston St | 3BR,3BA | $1.07 |
| 1404 E Baltimore St, Unit 300 | 1404 E Baltimore St | 3BR,2.5BA | $1.22 |
| 2100 Homewood Ave, Unit #2 | 2100 Homewood Ave | 3BR,1BA | $1.21 |
| Ashland Commons | Two-Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.15 |
| 1015 N Calvert St | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $0.95 |
| Barclay Greenmount | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.14 |
| Queen Esther Apartments | 2 bedroom townhome | 2BR,1BA | $1.05 |
| Printers Square Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.16 |
| 1013 St Paul St, Unit 4 | 1013 St Paul St | 4BR,2BA | $0.74 |
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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 $950.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Middle East?
The cheapest apartment in Middle East is Oak Hill Townhomes which is listed at $845, while the average apartment in Middle East costs $4,250.
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 455 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 $1,050 which is $3,200 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Middle East.
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