Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Northwest Baltimore City Neighborhood of Baltimore, MD from $600 (81 Rentals)

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Greens At Forest Park Apartments
$1,095 - $1,300
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$970 - $1,175
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$1,095 - $1,300
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Mar 1

Greens At Forest Park Apartments

4401-4515 Fairview AveBaltimore, MD 21216
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Weinberg Manhattan Park
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Weinberg Manhattan Park

5715 Park Heights AveBaltimore, MD 21215
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Weinberg Woods
1 Bedroom Apartments

Weinberg Woods

3211 Clarks LnBaltimore, MD 21215
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Belvieu Bridge
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Belvieu Bridge

3915-3921 Belvieu AveBaltimore, MD 21215
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3908 Belle Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

3908 Belle Ave

3908 Belle AveBaltimore, MD 21215
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Westchester Gardens
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Westchester Gardens

2708 Talbot RdBaltimore, MD 21216
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Weinberg Manor West
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Weinberg Manor West

3615 Fords LnBaltimore, MD 21215
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5009 Norwood Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

5009 Norwood Ave

5007-5009 Norwood AveBaltimore, MD 21207
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Pangea Oaks
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Pangea Oaks

2908-2910 Garrison BlvdBaltimore, MD 21216
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3302 Clifton Ave
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

3302 Clifton Ave

3302-3306 Clifton AveBaltimore, MD 21216
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Cadillac Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Cadillac Apartments

5525-5527 Cadillac AveBaltimore, MD 21207
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3512 Clifton Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

3512 Clifton Ave

3512-3516 Clifton AveBaltimore, MD 21216
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Woodland Gardens II
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Woodland Gardens II

4701 Park Heights AveBaltimore, MD 21215
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Cheapest Available Northwest Baltimore City Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Northwest Baltimore City area of Baltimore, MD is a Studio unit found at Park Terrace priced from $700. Ashburton Woods Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $975. Here are the most affordable Northwest Baltimore City apartments for rent in Baltimore, MD:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Park TerraceStudioStudio,1BA$700
Ashburton Woods ApartmentsOne Bedroom/1 Bath1BR,1BA$975
Fairway Ridge Apartments and TownhomesThe BroadviewStudio,1BA$1,030
The Village at Jones FallsThe Porter1BR,1BA$1,075
Ashburton1bl1BR,1BA$1,075
Fordleigh ApartmentsThe Pimlico1BR,1BA$1,085
Metro PointeA1R1BR,1BA$1,089
Wabash Manor Apartments2BR/1BA Standard2BR,1BA$1,100
Milbrook Park ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,105

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Northwest Baltimore City, MD

As of February 24, 2026 the best value apartment in the Northwest Baltimore City area is the $0.35 price per square foot 3213 Dorchester Rd Model at 3213 Dorchester Rd, Unit 2 in the in the Burleith-Leighton neighborhood starting from $950. The second greatest value Northwest Baltimore City apartment is the 2BR/2.0BA Model at Embassy Aparments starting at $1,550 with a $1.47 price per square foot in the Glen neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Northwest Baltimore City apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
3213 Dorchester Rd, Unit 23213 Dorchester Rd2BR,1BA$0.35
Embassy Aparments2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$1.47
Samester Apartments2 Bedroom 1.5 Bathroom2BR,1.5BA$1.32
Park TerraceOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.17
Ashburton Woods ApartmentsOne Bedroom/1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.10
Cross Country Manor Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bath Den2BR,1BA$1.46
Ashburton2b2BR,1BA$1.39
1711 Gwynns Falls Pky1711 Gwynns Falls Pky1BR,1BA$1.47
1709 Gwynns Falls Pky, Unit 11709 Gwynns Falls Pky2BR,1BA$1.44
Metro PointeA1RP1BR,1BA$1.40

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Northwest Baltimore City Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Northwest Baltimore City?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Northwest Baltimore City is under $1,105.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Northwest Baltimore City?

The cheapest apartment in Northwest Baltimore City is Ashburton Woods Apartments which is listed at $975, while the average apartment in Northwest Baltimore City costs $1,889.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Northwest 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 10 regular apartments in Northwest 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 Northwest Baltimore City?

Cheap apartments in Northwest Baltimore City have an average cost of $366 which is $1,523 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Northwest Baltimore City.

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