Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Morgan State University Neighborhood of Baltimore, MD from $500 (68 Rentals)

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property at 5114 Belair Rd

$650 - $850

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5114 Belair Rd

BaltimoreMD21206
property at 928 Argonne Dr

$650 - $700

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928 Argonne Dr

BaltimoreMD21218

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property at 1271 Limit Ave

$700 - $850

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1271 Limit Ave

BaltimoreMD21239

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$1,100 - $1,174

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2449 Barclay St

BaltimoreMD21218
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Oakridge Apartments
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Oakridge Apartments

1520-E E 36th StBaltimore, MD 21218
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Lothian Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Lothian Apartments

5543 Lothian RdBaltimore, MD 21212
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Tiffany Estates
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Tiffany Estates

3602-3608 Monterey RdBaltimore, MD 21218
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Morgan State University, Baltimore, MD Local Guide

Cheapest Available Morgan State University Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Morgan State University area of Baltimore, MD is a Studio unit found at Parkside Gardens Apartments and Townhouses priced from $689. Goodnow Hill and Franconia Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $778. Here are the most affordable Morgan State University apartments for rent in Baltimore, MD:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Parkside Gardens Apartments and TownhousesStudio apartmentStudio,1BA$689
Goodnow Hill and Franconia Apartments1 bedroom Junior apartment1BR,1BA$778
Peabody Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$950
Winston Estates1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$950
Winston ApartmentsStudio 1 Bath - The AlamedaStudio,1BA$999
Yorkewood ApartmentsThe Williamsburg2BR,1BA$1,000
Barclay Square Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,034

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Morgan State University, MD

As of February 14, 2026 the best value apartment in the Morgan State University area is the $1.39 price per square foot Two Bedroom Grande Model at The Metropolitan of Baltimore in the in the Mid-Govans neighborhood starting from $1,656. The second greatest value Morgan State University apartment is the 2920 E Cold Spring Ln Model at 2920 E Cold Spring Ln, Unit 2 starting at $700 with a $0.63 price per square foot in the Mid-Govans neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Morgan State University apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Metropolitan of BaltimoreTwo Bedroom Grande2BR,2BA$1.39
2920 E Cold Spring Ln, Unit 22920 E Cold Spring Ln4BR,1BA$0.63
2922 E Cold Spring Ln, Unit 22922 E Cold Spring Ln3BR,1BA$1.27
Dutch Village3 Bed, 1 Bath Townhome3BR,1BA$1.38
1504 Upshire Road - 82192BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.40
4608 York Rd, Unit 24608 York Rd2BR,1BA$1.25
4654 York Rd, Unit Unit 24654 York Rd1BR,1BA$1.17
3903 Corse Ave, Unit A3903 Corse Ave2BR,1BA$1.41
Winston Estates1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.20
Barclay Square Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.44

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Morgan State University Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Morgan State University?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Morgan State University is under $1,034.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Morgan State University?

The cheapest apartment in Morgan State University is Goodnow Hill and Franconia Apartments which is listed at $778, while the average apartment in Morgan State University costs $4,250.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Morgan State University?

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 120 regular apartments in Morgan State University 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 Morgan State University?

Cheap apartments in Morgan State University have an average cost of $1,229 which is $3,021 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Morgan State University.

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