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4024 Hilton Rd, Unit Apt 2

4024 Hilton Rd
BaltimoreMD21215

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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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Cheapest Available Northwest Baltimore City Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Northwest Baltimore City area of Baltimore, MD is a 1 Bed unit found at Ashburton Woods Apartments priced from $855. Palmer Court has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $950. Here are the most affordable Northwest Baltimore City apartments for rent in Baltimore, MD:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Ashburton Woods ApartmentsOne Bedroom/1 Bath1BR,1BA$855
Palmer Court2/1.002BR,1BA$950
2210 Roslyn Ave1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$999
Greenspring Overlook1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,002
The Village at Jones FallsThe Porter1BR,1BA$1,075
Fordleigh ApartmentsThe Pimlico1BR,1BA$1,085
Wabash Manor Apartments2BR/1BA Standard2BR,1BA$1,100

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Northwest Baltimore City, MD

As of June 13, 2026 the best value apartment in the Northwest 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 Northwest Baltimore City apartment is the 5023 Queensberry Ave Model at 5023 Queensberry Ave, Unit Senior Shared home starting at $850 with a $0.61 price per square foot in the Northwest Baltimore 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$0.69
5023 Queensberry Ave, Unit Senior Shared home5023 Queensberry Ave4BR,2BA$0.61
Metro PointeB22BR,1BA$1.28
The Wilshire Apartments2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom2BR,2BA$1.49
Ashburton Woods ApartmentsTwo Bedroom/1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.00
Elgin Townhomes2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.25
Park Terrace1 Bed Condo style1BR,1BA$1.17
5312 Gwynn Oak Ave, Unit Apt. 35312 Gwynn Oak Ave2BR,1BA$1.22
Palmer Court3/1.003BR,1BA$1.43
4130 Woodhaven Ave, Unit 1 Bedroom Apartment4130 Woodhaven Ave1BR,1BA$1.38

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Northwest Baltimore City Apartments

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 $855, while the average apartment in Northwest Baltimore City costs $1,915.

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 $244 which is $1,671 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Northwest Baltimore City.

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