
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the ODonnell Heights Neighborhood of Baltimore, MD from $400 (53 Rentals)
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3325 E Monument St

2926 E Fayette St

3718 E Lombard St

3520 E Fayette St

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302 Folcroft St, Unit 2nd Floor Apt, Unit 2nd Floor Apt

Highlandtown Plaza Co-op Apartments 62+

148 N E Ave

3402 Noble St

315 S Newkirk St
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3030 E Monument St

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729 Oldham St, Unit Basement, Unit Basement

Boston Crossing

6605 O'Donnell St

6518 Brown Ave, Unit C4

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6729 Youngstown Ave, Unit C, Unit C

Dunlea Apartments

6512 Cleveland Ave

The Hamlet Lofts

6201 Eastern Ave
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6600 Detroit Ave

7521 Lange St

Center Place Apartments

1214 Steelton Ave

Dundalk Village

The Imperial at Conkling

421 Elrino St

618 N Bouldin St

3413 Leverton Ave
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440 Elrino St

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30 52nd St

339 Drew St

Canton Overlook

1401 N Potomac St

3414 Mt Pleasant Ave

101 Ellwood

Foundry by the Park
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11 Sollers Point Rd

2952 Sollers Point Rd

1957 Snyder Ave

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2939 Cornwall Rd

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ODonnell Heights, Baltimore, MD Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in ODonnell Heights?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| ODonnell Heights Studio Apartments | $1,540 | $945 | $3,095 |
| ODonnell Heights 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,836 | $750 | $3,454 |
| ODonnell Heights 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,377 | $1,150 | $6,423 |
| ODonnell Heights 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,393 | $1,595 | $4,250 |
| ODonnell Heights 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,200 | $3,200 | $3,200 |
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Cheapest Available ODonnell Heights Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the ODonnell Heights area of Baltimore, MD is a 2 Beds unit found at Portside Apartments priced from $821. Dundalk Village has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $945. Here are the most affordable ODonnell Heights apartments for rent in Baltimore, MD:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portside Apartments | 2A | 2BR,1BA | $821 |
| Dundalk Village | Studio | Studio,1BA | $945 |
| Liberty Springs | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $975 |
| Boston Crossing | 1BR/1BA The Merlot | 1BR,1BA | $1,050 |
| Foundry by the Park | Bethlehem Townhome | 1BR,1BA | $1,050 |
| Merritt Station Senior Apartments - Ages 62+ | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,150 |
| HOHM | Studio-A4 | Studio,1BA | $1,445 |
| Canton Flats | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,590 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in ODonnell Heights, MD
As of May 01, 2026 the best value apartment in the ODonnell Heights area is the $2.07 price per square foot The Cosmo Model at O'Donnell Apartments in the in the Southeast Baltimore neighborhood starting from $2,899. The second greatest value ODonnell Heights apartment is the 6729 Youngstown Ave Model at 6729 Youngstown Ave, Unit C starting at $1,150 with a $1.28 price per square foot in the Canton neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for ODonnell Heights apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| O'Donnell Apartments | The Cosmo | 3BR,2BA | $2.07 |
| 6729 Youngstown Ave, Unit C | 6729 Youngstown Ave | 2BR,1BA | $1.28 |
| 729 Oldham St, Unit Basement | 729 Oldham St | 1BR,1BA | $1.50 |
| Merritt Station Senior Apartments - Ages 62+ | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.72 |
| Portside Apartments | 1A | 1BR,1BA | $1.33 |
| Boston Crossing | 1BR/1BA The Barcelona | 1BR,1BA | $1.93 |
| Foundry by the Park | Liberty | 1BR,1BA | $1.51 |
| 302 Folcroft St, Unit 2nd Floor Apt | 302 Folcroft St | 1BR,1BA | $1.61 |
| Dundalk Village | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $1.72 |
| Liberty Springs | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.86 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap ODonnell Heights Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in ODonnell Heights?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in ODonnell Heights is under $1,590.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in ODonnell Heights?
The cheapest apartment in ODonnell Heights is Portside Apartments which is listed at $878, while the average apartment in ODonnell Heights costs $3,406.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in ODonnell Heights?
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 6 regular apartments in ODonnell Heights that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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