Cheap Homes for Rent in Middle East Neighborhood of Baltimore, MD from $500 (87 Rentals)

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Search the lowest-cost Homes available for rent right now in the Middle East area of Baltimore.

property at 428 N Lakewood Ave

$650 - $725

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$650 - $725

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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428 N Lakewood Ave

BaltimoreMD21224

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property at 2926 E Fayette St

$750 - $2,650

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$750 - $2,650

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1 To 5 Bedroom Townhomes for Rent

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2926 E Fayette St

BaltimoreMD21224
property at 646 W Conway St

$750 - $765

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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646 W Conway St

BaltimoreMD21230

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property at 214 S Regester St

$900 - $1,100

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$900 - $1,100

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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214 S Regester St

BaltimoreMD21231

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property at 4243 Shamrock Ave

$950

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$950

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$950

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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4243 Shamrock Ave

BaltimoreMD21206
property at 315 S Newkirk St

$950

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$950

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$950

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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315 S Newkirk St

BaltimoreMD21224

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property at 2800 N Howard St

$1,000 - $2,300

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1 To 3 Bedroom Townhomes for Rent

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2800 N Howard St

BaltimoreMD21218
property at 618 N Bouldin St

$1,000 - $1,300

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618 N Bouldin St

BaltimoreMD21205
property at 1824 St Paul St

$1,049 - $1,275

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1824 St Paul St

BaltimoreMD21202

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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 Studio unit found at Oak Hill Townhomes priced from $825. 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Oak Hill Townhomes0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$825
Hampton Court ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$900
22 LightOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$915
Highlandtown Plaza Co-op Apartments 62+Standard1BR,1BA$923
Saint Paul RegencyStudio apartmentStudio,1BA$925
Printers Square Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$933
Queen Esther Apartments2 bedroom townhome2BR,1BA$950
Peabody Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$950
Live 501S1AStudio,1BA$970

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Middle East, MD

As of April 24, 2026 the best value apartment in the Middle East area is the $1.10 price per square foot 836 Park Ave Model at 836 Park Ave, Unit Penthouse w-Roof-Top Deck in the in the Inner Harbor neighborhood starting from $3,250. The second greatest value Middle East apartment is the 1034 S Charles St Model at 1034 S Charles St, Unit 1034 starting at $1,750 with a $1.09 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
836 Park Ave, Unit Penthouse w-Roof-Top Deck836 Park Ave2BR,2.5BA$1.10
1034 S Charles St, Unit 10341034 S Charles St2BR,2BA$1.09
HH Cresmont4 Bedroom / 2 Bathrooms (leased per bedroom)4BR,2BA$0.66
Calvert Property2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$1.26
Ashland CommonsTwo-Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.15
1719 Saint Paul St1719 Saint Paul St1BR,1BA$1.30
15 E West St, Unit 115 E West StStudio ,1BA$1.16
Queen Esther Apartments2 bedroom townhome2BR,1BA$1.05
Printers Square Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.16
EastView on the AvenueThree Bedroom3BR,1BA$1.30

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Middle East, Baltimore, MD

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Among cities in Maryland for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Middle East

What type of rentals are currently available in Middle East?

There are currently 1163 Apartments for Rent in Middle East, MD with pricing that ranges from $550 to $8,476. There are also 454 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Middle East ranging from $500 to $11,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Middle East?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Middle East ranges from $500 to $11,000 with an average monthly rent of $2,052.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Middle East?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Middle East range from $1,040 to $5,596, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $720 to $8,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $950 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,079.

Expert Rental Resources

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Helpful Local Expert Guides

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A Baltimore Local Expert’s Guide To 10 Budget-Friendly Neighborhoods to Rent

Written by: Sarah Bregel

There are few cities more eclectic and diverse than Baltimore, Maryland. I should know. I've lived in various parts of Baltimore for most of my life.

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Beyond the Classroom: Discovering Baltimores Best Student Friendly Neighborhoods

Written by: Sarah Bregel

Baltimore, Maryland is an incredibly vibrant town known for some amazing colleges. I had the pleasure of growing up sandwiched between a few of them.

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Articles, How-To's, and Tips

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Written by: Lauren Harrington

This article is based on first-hand experience managing apartment communities and helping renters adapt to their spaces after moving in.

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Written by: Lauren Harrington

This article draws from first-hand renter experiences and recurring financial challenges reported after moving in.

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Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Other than tax professionals, I can’t think of anyone who looks forward to tax season. For everybody else, April is a stressful month to collect information and meet deadlines.

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Written by: Lauren Harrington

Renting your next home can feel thrilling and overwhelming at the same time.