Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Oldtown Neighborhood of Baltimore, MD from $400 (277 Rentals)
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2115 N Charles St

2501 Linden Ave

The Tobee - Cathedral St 311 (19 W. Mulberry)

Oak Hill Townhomes

Mt. Vernon Properties

The Lyn

2726 Beryl Ave

Renaissance at Reservoir Hill
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Saint Paul Courts

Cathedral St 300

Hampton Court Apartments

Westview on the Avenue

2939 St Paul St

Saint Paul Regency

Vivo Living Baltimore
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Columbus School

2803 Edison Hwy

2202 Maryland Ave

1015 N Calvert St

St James Place

Sharp Leadenhall Apartments

Live 501

EastView on the Avenue
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Linden Park Apartments (Seniors 62+)

1012 W Lafayette Ave, Unit 2F

229 N Howard St

2572 McCulloh St

2608 Maryland Ave

Earl Court

831 E Chase St

1605 Homestead St

776 Washington Blvd
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2405 Barclay St

1607 Homestead St

1503 E 28th St

936 N Calvert St

Mulberry at Park

232 E North Ave

869 Hollins St
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Oldtown, Baltimore, MD Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Oldtown?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oldtown Studio Apartments | $1,487 | $600 | $8,000 |
| Oldtown 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,778 | $700 | $4,950 |
| Oldtown 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,288 | $899 | $6,594 |
| Oldtown 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,586 | $975 | $5,720 |
| Oldtown 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,831 | $595 | $3,600 |
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There are currently 277 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Oldtown Neighborhood of Baltimore, MD.
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Cheapest Available Oldtown Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Oldtown area of Baltimore, MD is a Studio unit found at Oak Hill Townhomes priced from $750. Mt. Vernon Properties has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $800. Here are the most affordable Oldtown apartments for rent in Baltimore, MD:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oak Hill Townhomes | Studio Apartment | Studio,1BA | $750 |
| Mt. Vernon Properties | Studio | Studio,1BA | $800 |
| Renaissance at Reservoir Hill | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $880 |
| Hampton Court Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $900 |
| 22 Light | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $915 |
| Saint Paul Regency | Studio apartment | Studio,1BA | $925 |
| Printers Square Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $933 |
| Vivo Living Baltimore | PETITES - The Petite Studio - S | Studio,1BA | $939 |
| Columbus School | 2 bdr | 2BR,1BA | $941 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Oldtown, MD
As of December 17, 2025 the best value apartment in the Oldtown area is the $1.13 price per square foot 409 S Spring St Model at 409 S Spring St, Unit #3 in the in the Fells Point neighborhood starting from $2,200. The second greatest value Oldtown apartment is the 927 N Calvert St Model at 927 N Calvert St, Unit 1F starting at $975 with a $0.54 price per square foot in the Inner Harbor neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Oldtown apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 409 S Spring St, Unit #3 | 409 S Spring St | 3BR,3BA | $1.13 |
| 927 N Calvert St, Unit 1F | 927 N Calvert St | 3BR,2BA | $0.54 |
| 246 W Lanvale St, Unit 3 | 246 W Lanvale St | 2BR,1BA | $1.04 |
| The Chateau and The Riviera | Riviera - Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.13 |
| 2124 Bolton St, Unit 2 | 2124 Bolton St | 1BR,1BA | $1.14 |
| 1015 N Calvert St | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $0.95 |
| Barclay Greenmount | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.14 |
| Printers Square Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.16 |
| 1013 St Paul St, Unit 4 | 1013 St Paul St | 4BR,2BA | $0.74 |
| Renaissance at Reservoir Hill | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.15 |
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Lifestyle Ratings
ApartmentHomeLiving brings you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of neighborhoods, cities, and rental properties across Maryland and customized analysis for Central Baltimore, MD. LifeStyle Ratings are the best way to sort through finding a place to live - beyond price and floorplan. This takes in many factors including filtering automatically for convenient access to the outdoors, luxury housing options, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, places that make kids happy, in addition to floorplans, availablity, and pricing. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!
Getting Around the Oldtown Neighborhood in Baltimore, MD
Walk Score®
83 / 100
Very Walkable
Most errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
80 / 100
Very Bikeable
Biking is convenient for most trips
Transit Score®
99 / 100
Rider’s Paradise
World-class public transportation
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Oldtown Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Oldtown?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Oldtown is under $941.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Oldtown?
The cheapest apartment in Oldtown is Oak Hill Townhomes which is listed at $845, while the average apartment in Oldtown costs $4,250.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Oldtown?
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 424 regular apartments in Oldtown 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 Oldtown?
Cheap apartments in Oldtown have an average cost of $922 which is $3,328 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Oldtown.
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