Cheap Homes for Rent in Oldtown Neighborhood of Baltimore, MD from $500 (114 Rentals)

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property at 428 N Lakewood Ave

$650 - $725

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$650 - $725

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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428 N Lakewood Ave

BaltimoreMD21224
property at 737 McHenry St

$700

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$700

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available May 10

737 McHenry St

BaltimoreMD21230

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property at 646 W Conway St

$750 - $765

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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646 W Conway St

BaltimoreMD21230
property at 2926 E Fayette St

$750 - $2,650

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$750 - $2,650

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1 To 5 Bedroom Townhomes for Rent

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2926 E Fayette St

BaltimoreMD21224
property at 1232 W Lafayette Ave

$780 - $950

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$780 - $950

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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1232 W Lafayette Ave

BaltimoreMD21217

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property at 214 S Regester St

$900 - $1,100

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Jun 1

214 S Regester St

BaltimoreMD21231

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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 $825. Renaissance at Reservoir Hill has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $880. Here are the most affordable Oldtown apartments for rent in Baltimore, MD:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Oak Hill Townhomes0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$825
Renaissance at Reservoir HillOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$880
Hampton Court ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$900
HI-1001 W Lafayette Ave1/11BR,1BA$900
22 LightOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$915
Saint Paul RegencyStudio apartmentStudio,1BA$925
Printers Square Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$933
Queen Esther Apartments2 bedroom townhome2BR,1BA$950

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Oldtown, MD

As of April 23, 2026 the best value apartment in the Oldtown area is the $1.10 price per square foot 836 Park Ave Model at 836 Park Ave, Unit Penthouse w-Roof-Top Deck in the in the Inner Harbor neighborhood starting from $3,250. The second greatest value Oldtown apartment is the 2026 Druid Hill Ave Model at 2026 Druid Hill Ave, Unit Unit 2 starting at $1,950 with a $0.85 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
836 Park Ave, Unit Penthouse w-Roof-Top Deck836 Park Ave2BR,2.5BA$1.10
2026 Druid Hill Ave, Unit Unit 22026 Druid Hill Ave3BR,3BA$0.85
HH Cresmont4 Bedroom / 2 Bathrooms (leased per bedroom)4BR,2BA$0.66
1034 S Charles St, Unit 10341034 S Charles St2BR,2BA$1.09
The Chateau and The RivieraRiviera - Two Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.13
1718 McCulloh St, Unit 11718 McCulloh St1BR,1BA$0.95
1716 McCulloh St, Unit 21716 McCulloh StStudio ,1BA$0.88
1720 McCulloh St, Unit 41720 McCulloh St2BR,1BA$1.00
Queen Esther Apartments2 bedroom townhome2BR,1BA$1.05
HI-1001 W Lafayette Ave1/11BR,1BA$1.13

Frequently Asked Questions about Oldtown

What type of rentals are currently available in Oldtown?

There are currently 1578 Apartments for Rent in Oldtown, MD with pricing that ranges from $550 to $8,677. There are also 541 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Oldtown ranging from $500 to $11,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Oldtown?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Oldtown ranges from $500 to $11,000 with an average monthly rent of $1,866.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Oldtown?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Oldtown range from $1,040 to $5,596, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $720 to $8,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $600 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,079.

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