
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the North Baltimore City Neighborhood of Baltimore, MD from $550 (146 Rentals)
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3106 Sequoia Ave

2848 Edgecombe Cir S

2843 W Garrison Ave

3412 Gwynns Falls Pkwy

2207 Whittier Ave

5001 Palmer Ave

2732 Reisterstown Rd, Unit 3

Winston Court Apartments

Palmer Court
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2326 McCulloh St

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3306 Auchentoroly Ter, Unit 3

Renaissance at Reservoir Hill

Campus Square

Saint Paul Courts

516 Beaumont Ave

3011 Garrison Blvd

1744 W North Ave

2311 Anoka Ave
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1621 Park Ave

3007 N Calvert St

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2505 Brookfield Ave

5511 Pimlico Rd

2572 McCulloh St

Walbrook Mill Apartments

3301 GUILFORD Ave

2136 N Fulton Ave

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2314 Bryant Ave, Unit 1
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Broadview Apartments

The Falls at Roland Park

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2526 Maryland Ave, Unit 2

2535 Greenmount Ave

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2724 Maryland Ave

4000 Linkwood Rd, Unit 4002A

4002 Linkwood Rd

3503 Oakmont Ave
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Wabash Manor Apartments

2202 Maryland Ave

Jefferson House Apartments

Falls Court Apartments

The Village at Jones Falls

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701 W 37th St

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2905 Violet Ave, Unit 1FL

4710 Greenspring Ave

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509 E 43rd St, Unit 1F

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4633 Kernwood Ave, Unit Basement
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North Baltimore City, Baltimore, MD Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in North Baltimore City?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Baltimore City Studio Apartments | $1,353 | $895 | $2,040 |
| North Baltimore City 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,920 | $550 | $3,718 |
| North Baltimore City 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,223 | $875 | $4,402 |
| North Baltimore City 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,575 | $1,094 | $9,491 |
| North Baltimore City 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,389 | $2,446 | $3,800 |
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There are currently 146 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the North Baltimore City Neighborhood of Baltimore, MD.
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Cheapest Available North Baltimore City Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the North Baltimore City area of Baltimore, MD is a 1 Bed unit found at Penn Square I priced from $600. North Avenue Gateway II has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $745. Here are the most affordable North Baltimore City apartments for rent in Baltimore, MD:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Penn Square I | 1 Bedroom/1 Bath C | 1BR,1BA | $600 |
| North Avenue Gateway II | 1 Bedroom/1 Bath C | 1BR,1BA | $745 |
| Winston Court Apartments | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $800 |
| Palmer Court | 1/1.00 | 1BR,1BA | $840 |
| Renaissance at Reservoir Hill | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $880 |
| Campus Square | Studio | Studio,1BA | $890 |
| 2629 N Charles St | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $900 |
| 1621 Park Ave. | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $925 |
| Ashburton Woods Apartments | Two Bedroom/1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $960 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in North Baltimore City, MD
As of September 06, 2026 the best value apartment in the North Baltimore City area is the $1.17 price per square foot 33 W North Ave Model at 33 W North Ave, Unit 3B in the in the Inner Harbor neighborhood starting from $2,400. The second greatest value North Baltimore City apartment is the 33 W North Ave Model at 33 W North Ave starting at $2,200 with a $1.10 price per square foot in the Inner Harbor neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for North Baltimore City apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 33 W North Ave, Unit 3B | 33 W North Ave | 3BR,2BA | $1.17 |
| 33 W North Ave | 33 W North Ave | 3BR,3BA | $1.10 |
| The Chateau and The Riviera | Riviera - Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.13 |
| 3306 Auchentoroly Ter, Unit 3 | 3306 Auchentoroly Ter | 2BR,1BA | $0.96 |
| 2526 Maryland Ave, Unit 2 | 2526 Maryland Ave | 1BR,1BA | $1.17 |
| Ashburton Woods Apartments | One Bedroom/1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.14 |
| Winston Court Apartments | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.01 |
| Renaissance at Reservoir Hill | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.15 |
| Penn Square I | 1 Bedroom/1 Bath A | 1BR,1BA | $1.09 |
| North Avenue Gateway II | 1 Bedroom/1 Bath C | 1BR,1BA | $1.14 |
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Best Local Schools in North Baltimore City, Baltimore, MD
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap North Baltimore City Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in North Baltimore City?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in North Baltimore City is under $960.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in North Baltimore City?
The cheapest apartment in North Baltimore City is Penn Square I which is listed at $600, while the average apartment in North Baltimore City costs $1,850.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in North Baltimore City?
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 84 regular apartments in North Baltimore City 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 North Baltimore City?
Cheap apartments in North Baltimore City have an average cost of $1,203 which is $647 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in North Baltimore City.
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