
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the ODonnell Heights Neighborhood of Baltimore, MD from $400 (36 Rentals)
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146 N East Ave

148 N E Ave

864 S Macon St.

215 S Eaton St

Boston Crossing

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148 N East Ave

414 Elrino St

618 N Bouldin St
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Liberty Springs

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1923 Holborn Rd

7243 Holabird Ave

3010 Sollers Point Rd

1629 Searles Rd

2951 Liberty Pkwy
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1629 Searles Rd

1629 Searles Rd

2994 Sollers Point 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 | $1,671 | $945 | $2,773 |
| ODonnell Heights 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,840 | $845 | $4,008 |
| ODonnell Heights 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,441 | $1,095 | $4,240 |
| ODonnell Heights 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,519 | $1,200 | $4,534 |
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There are currently 36 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the ODonnell Heights Neighborhood of Baltimore, MD.
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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. Highlandtown Plaza Co-op Apartments 62+ has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $845. 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 |
| Highlandtown Plaza Co-op Apartments 62+ | Standard | 1BR,1BA | $845 |
| Liberty Springs | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $850 |
| Dundalk Village | Studio | Studio,1BA | $945 |
| Foundry by the Park | Liberty | 1BR,1BA | $1,000 |
| Dunlea Apartments | 1BR/1BA Renovated | 1BR,1BA | $1,150 |
| Boston Crossing | 1BR/1BA The Catalina | 1BR,1BA | $1,160 |
| HOHM | Studio-A2 | Studio,1BA | $1,390 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in ODonnell Heights, MD
As of December 15, 2025 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 Plan B (A1B) Model at Domain Brewers Hill starting at $2,075 with a $2.12 price per square foot in the Southeast Baltimore 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 |
| Domain Brewers Hill | Plan B (A1B) | 1BR,1BA | $2.12 |
| Boston Crossing | 2BR/1BA The Barcelona | 2BR,1BA | $1.84 |
| Foundry by the Park | Stillwater | 2BR,1BA | $1.60 |
| 6601 Gary Ave, Unit 2 | 6601 Gary Ave | 1BR,1BA | $1.13 |
| 6519 O'Donnell St, Unit 2 | 6519 O'Donnell St | 1BR,1BA | $1.29 |
| Dunlea Apartments | 1BR/1BA Renovated | 1BR,1BA | $1.80 |
| Portside Apartments | 1A | 1BR,1BA | $1.45 |
| Dundalk Village | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $1.72 |
| Liberty Springs | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.62 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleOdonnell Heights, Baltimore, MD
Ranked #197
Among cities in Maryland for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
2.5Pet Friendly
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Getting Around the ODonnell Heights Neighborhood in Baltimore, MD
Walk Score®
55 / 100
Somewhat Walkable
Some errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
55 / 100
Bikeable
Some bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
57 / 100
Good Transit
Many nearby public transportation options
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
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- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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 $1,390.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in ODonnell Heights?
The cheapest apartment in ODonnell Heights is Highlandtown Plaza Co-op Apartments 62+ which is listed at $845, while the average apartment in ODonnell Heights costs $2,499.
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.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in ODonnell Heights?
Cheap apartments in ODonnell Heights have an average cost of $277 which is $2,222 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in ODonnell Heights.
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