Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Original Northwood Neighborhood of Baltimore, MD from $600 (98 Rentals)
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2701 N Calvert St

Oak Hill Townhomes

2018 N Charles St

3804 Woodlea Ave, Unit Independent Studio

Lochwood Apartments

Northwood Homes

Hillen & Belvedere

5218 Harford Rd
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3031 Hamilton Ave, Unit 2W

Maplewood Apartments

2102 N Charles St

Jefferson House Apartments

Kensington Gate Apartments

2535 Greenmount Ave

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2511 N Charles St

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2116 Mt Royal Terrace

Renaissance Club

The Baltimorean Apartments

Yorkewood Apartments

Midwood Apartments

5644 Midwood Ave, Unit 1

3616 Elmley Ave

1922 E Belvedere Ave

823 Newington Ave
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1601 E Cold Spring Ln

2116 N Charles St

6125 MacBeth Dr, Unit 1st Floor
Original Northwood, Baltimore, MD Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Original Northwood?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Original Northwood Studio Apartments | $1,910 | $700 | $4,035 |
Original Northwood 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,805 | $775 | $4,855 |
Original Northwood 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,100 | $975 | $5,875 |
Original Northwood 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,335 | $1,149 | $6,385 |
Original Northwood 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,373 | $1,025 | $3,600 |
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Cheapest Available Original Northwood Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Original Northwood area of Baltimore, MD is a 1 Bed unit found at Columbus School priced from $662. Clare Court has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $843. Here are the most affordable Original Northwood apartments for rent in Baltimore, MD:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Columbus School | 1 bdr | 1BR,1BA | $662 |
Clare Court | 2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $843 |
Lochwood Apartments | The Parkview | 1BR,1BA | $900 |
Northwood Homes | 1BR 1BA(469) | 1BR,1BA | $900 |
Oak Hill Townhomes | 1 Bedroom Apartment | 1BR,1BA | $925 |
Peabody Apartments | Studio Apartment | 1BR,1BA | $950 |
Kensington Gate Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $994 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Original Northwood, MD
As of May 24, 2025 the best value apartment in the Original Northwood area is the $1.24 price per square foot 2BR/2.0BA Model at 2300 N. Calvert St in the in the Patterson Place neighborhood starting from $1,725. The second greatest value Original Northwood apartment is the 818 Whitelock St Model at 818 Whitelock St, Unit Apt. 1 starting at $1,650 with a $1.38 price per square foot in the Central Baltimore neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Original Northwood apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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2300 N. Calvert St | 2BR/2.0BA | 2BR,2BA | $1.24 |
818 Whitelock St, Unit Apt. 1 | 818 Whitelock St | 3BR,2.5BA | $1.38 |
2423 Callow Ave, Unit 2423 | 2423 Callow Ave | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.04 |
5644 Midwood Ave, Unit 1 | 5644 Midwood Ave | 2BR,1BA | $1.29 |
Pleasantview | 2 Bed, 1 Bath Townhome | 2BR,1BA | $1.43 |
Clare Court | 2 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.02 |
2634 N Charles St, Unit 2 | 2634 N Charles St | 2BR,1BA | $1.42 |
Columbus School | 1 bdr | 1BR,1BA | $0.84 |
Barclay Square Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.44 |
Lochwood Apartments | The Parkview | 1BR,1BA | $1.36 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleOriginal Northwood, Baltimore, MD
Ranked #113
Among neighborhoods in Baltimore, MD for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
Best Local Schools in Original Northwood, Baltimore, MD
Walter P. Carter Elementary School
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Getting Around the Original Northwood Neighborhood in Baltimore, MD
Walk Score®
57 / 100
Somewhat Walkable
Some errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
48 / 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Minimal bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
64 / 100
Good Transit
Many nearby public transportation options
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.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Original Northwood Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Original Northwood?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Original Northwood is under $994.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Original Northwood?
The cheapest apartment in Original Northwood is Columbus School which is listed at $662, while the average apartment in Original Northwood costs $1,906.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Original Northwood?
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 116 regular apartments in Original Northwood 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 Original Northwood?
Cheap apartments in Original Northwood have an average cost of $735 which is $1,171 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Original Northwood.
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