
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the North Baltimore City Neighborhood of Baltimore, MD from $500 (197 Rentals)
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4626 Reisterstown Rd

2922 Grantley Ave

4626 Reisterstown Rd

3701 W Forest Park Ave

2848 Edgecombe Cir S

3617 Springdale Ave

2001 Boone St

2848 Edgecombe Cir S

Penn Square I
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2001 Boone St

3831 Derby Manor Dr

3121 Windsor Ave

4201 Pimlico Rd

2311 Anoka Ave

3832 Cottage Ave

2311 Anoka Ave

2317 Barclay St

2317 Barclay St

2518 Barclay St
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2518 Barclay St

2518 Barclay St

North Avenue Gateway II

2922 Grantley Ave

5324 Ready Ave

3010 Virginia Ave

507 E Cold Spring Ln, Unit Room 3

Cold Spring Lane

Palmer Court

2326 McCulloh St
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2326 McCulloh St

2317 Barclay St

5023 Queensberry Ave, Unit Senior Shared home

Ashburton Woods Apartments

Renaissance at Reservoir Hill

2701 N Calvert St, Unit Main House

Saint Paul Courts

2033 Bolton St, Unit Reservoir Square

Total Monthly Price
2503 N Calvert St, Unit 1

1721 Guilford Ave, Unit Room 1
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307 Whitridge Ave

5132 Pembridge Ave, Unit 5132 Pembridge Avenue #1

2811 N Calvert St

2018 N Charles St

2509 N Charles St

404 Venable Ave

Total Monthly Price
703 Newington Ave, Unit 2 F

Winston Court Apartments

2920 Parkwood Ave

3403 Park Heights Ave
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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 | $1,215 | $895 | $2,250 |
| North Baltimore City 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,513 | $500 | $3,500 |
| North Baltimore City 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,845 | $751 | $3,782 |
| North Baltimore City 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,235 | $814 | $3,600 |
| North Baltimore City 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,112 | $850 | $3,600 |
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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 North Avenue Gateway II priced from $745. Cold Spring Lane has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $775. Here are the most affordable North Baltimore City apartments for rent in Baltimore, MD:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Avenue Gateway II | 1 Bedroom/1 Bath C | 1BR,1BA | $745 |
| Cold Spring Lane | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $775 |
| Penn Square I | 2 Bedroom/1 Bath B | 2BR,1BA | $797 |
| Ashburton Woods Apartments | One Bedroom/1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $855 |
| Renaissance at Reservoir Hill | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $880 |
| Palmer Court | 2/1.00 | 2BR,1BA | $950 |
| Winston Court Apartments | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $950 |
| 2629 N Charles St | 0 Beds, 1 Baths | Studio,1BA | $970 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in North Baltimore City, MD
As of June 07, 2026 the best value apartment in the North Baltimore City area is the $0.69 price per square foot 3213 Dorchester Rd Model at 3213 Dorchester Rd, Unit 2 in the in the Burleith-Leighton neighborhood starting from $1,850. The second greatest value North Baltimore City apartment is the 2920 Auchentoroly Ter Model at 2920 Auchentoroly Ter, Unit A2 starting at $1,700 with a $0.89 price per square foot in the Druid Hill Park 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3213 Dorchester Rd, Unit 2 | 3213 Dorchester Rd | 2BR,1BA | $0.69 |
| 2920 Auchentoroly Ter, Unit A2 | 2920 Auchentoroly Ter | 2BR,1BA | $0.89 |
| HH Cresmont | 4 Bedroom / 2 Bathrooms (leased per bedroom) | 4BR,2BA | $0.67 |
| 5023 Queensberry Ave, Unit Senior Shared home | 5023 Queensberry Ave | 4BR,2BA | $0.61 |
| Barclay Greenmount | 3 Bedroom | 3BR,1BA | $0.99 |
| The Chateau and The Riviera | Riviera - Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.13 |
| Ashburton Woods Apartments | Two Bedroom/1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.00 |
| 1719 Saint Paul St | 1719 Saint Paul St | 1BR,1BA | $1.15 |
| Renaissance at Reservoir Hill | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.15 |
| Penn Square I | 1 Bedroom/1 Bath A | 1BR,1BA | $1.09 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleNorth Baltimore City, Baltimore, MD
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Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
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 $970.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in North Baltimore City?
The cheapest apartment in North Baltimore City is North Avenue Gateway II which is listed at $745, while the average apartment in North Baltimore City costs $2,335.
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 157 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 $921 which is $1,414 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in North Baltimore City.
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