Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Northwest Baltimore Neighborhood of Baltimore, MD from $600 (33 Rentals)

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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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3908 Belle Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

3908 Belle Ave

3908 Belle AveBaltimore, 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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5009 Norwood Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

5009 Norwood Ave

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

Cadillac Apartments

5525-5527 Cadillac AveBaltimore, MD 21207
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Woodland Gardens II
1 Bedroom Apartments

Woodland Gardens II

4701 Park Heights AveBaltimore, MD 21215
Senior Living
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Lane Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Lane Apartments

2924 W Cold Spring LnBaltimore, MD 21215
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The Dorothy J
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

The Dorothy J

3915 Liberty Heights AveBaltimore, MD 21207
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Groveland Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Groveland Apartments

3906-3910 Groveland AveBaltimore, MD 21215
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Oaks at Liberty
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Oaks at Liberty

3501 Howard Park AveGwynn Oak, MD 21207
Senior Living

Cheapest Available Northwest Baltimore Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Northwest Baltimore area of Baltimore, MD is a 1 Bed unit found at The Terraces at Park Heights (Senior 62+) priced from $628. Cold Spring Lane has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $775. Here are the most affordable Northwest Baltimore apartments for rent in Baltimore, MD:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Terraces at Park Heights (Senior 62+)One Bedroom1BR,1BA$628
Cold Spring LaneTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$775
Ashburton Woods ApartmentsOne Bedroom/1 Bath1BR,1BA$855
Palmer Court2/1.002BR,1BA$950
Fordleigh ApartmentsThe Pimlico1BR,1BA$1,085
Madera Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,162
Hilltop Gardens1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,250
3615 Mohawk Ave2 bed / 1 bath2BR,1BA$1,595

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Northwest Baltimore, MD

As of May 07, 2026 the best value apartment in the Northwest Baltimore area is the $1.60 price per square foot 2 bed / 1 bath Model at 3615 Mohawk Ave in the in the Burleith-Leighton neighborhood starting from $1,595. The second greatest value Northwest Baltimore apartment is the One Bedroom/1 Bath Model at Ashburton Woods Apartments starting at $855 with a $0.98 price per square foot in the Burleith-Leighton neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Northwest Baltimore apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
3615 Mohawk Ave2 bed / 1 bath2BR,1BA$1.60
Ashburton Woods ApartmentsOne Bedroom/1 Bath1BR,1BA$0.98
Palmer Court3/1.003BR,1BA$1.43
The Terraces at Park Heights (Senior 62+)One Bedroom1BR,1BA$0.83
5342 Reisterstown Rd, Unit 25342 Reisterstown Rd2BR,1BA$1.77
Cold Spring LaneOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.35
Madera Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.82
Fordleigh ApartmentsThe Pimlico1BR,1BA$1.70
Hilltop Gardens1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2.14

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Northwest Baltimore Apartments

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

The cheapest apartment in Northwest Baltimore is The Terraces at Park Heights (Senior 62+) which is listed at $628, while the average apartment in Northwest Baltimore costs $1,200.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Northwest Baltimore?

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 3 regular apartments in Northwest Baltimore that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

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