
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Otterbein Neighborhood of Baltimore, MD from $400 (284 Rentals)
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888 W Lombard St

888 W Lombard St

837 N Fulton Ave

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

1421 S Carey St

888 W Lombard St

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812 Mangold St, Unit North bedroom

2003 Hollins St

Mt. Vernon Properties
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1421 S Carey St

The Lyn

1720 McCulloh St, Unit 4

2726 Beryl Ave

834 N Carey St, Unit 3

2030 Wilkens Ave

7 S Carrollton Ave

1721 Guilford Ave

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314 N Calhoun St, Unit 1

Cathedral St 300
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Hampton Court Apartments

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20 N Carey St, Unit 3

Westview on the Avenue

22 Light

15 E Read St

Saint Paul Regency

St Paul St 817

Queen Esther Apartments

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1718 McCulloh St, Unit 1

910 Edmondson Ave
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St James Place

Sharp Leadenhall Apartments

Live 501

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1820 Madison Ave, Unit Room 3F

EastView on the Avenue

Linden Park Apartments (Seniors 62+)

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Earl Court

The James

776 Washington Blvd

The Calvert School Apartments
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1432 N Fulton Ave

The Courtland

1507 Edmondson Ave

810 St Paul St

936 N Calvert St

831 E Chase St

1918 McCulloh St

The Severn

1401 Madison Ave

1720 St Paul St
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Otterbein, Baltimore, MD Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Otterbein?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Otterbein Studio Apartments | $1,584 | $700 | $6,000 |
| Otterbein 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,905 | $500 | $10,000+ |
| Otterbein 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,504 | $949 | $7,812 |
| Otterbein 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,575 | $1,040 | $5,720 |
| Otterbein 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,721 | $1,000 | $7,500 |
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There are currently 284 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Otterbein Neighborhood of Baltimore, MD.
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Cheapest Available Otterbein Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Otterbein area of Baltimore, MD is a 1 Bed unit found at 22 Light priced from $915. Saint Paul Regency has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $925. Here are the most affordable Otterbein apartments for rent in Baltimore, MD:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Light | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $915 |
| Saint Paul Regency | Studio apartment | Studio,1BA | $925 |
| Avon | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $925 |
| Printers Square Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $933 |
| Queen Esther Apartments | 2 bedroom townhome | 2BR,1BA | $950 |
| Sharp Leadenhall Apartments | The Caroline | 1BR,1BA | $968 |
| Live 501 | S1A | Studio,1BA | $970 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Otterbein, MD
As of March 01, 2026 the best value apartment in the Otterbein area is the $0.96 price per square foot 1005 N Arlington Ave Model at 1005 N Arlington Ave, Unit Arlington A in the in the Inner Harbor neighborhood starting from $2,400. The second greatest value Otterbein 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 Otterbein apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1005 N Arlington Ave, Unit Arlington A | 1005 N Arlington Ave | 4BR,3BA | $0.96 |
| 2026 Druid Hill Ave, Unit Unit 2 | 2026 Druid Hill Ave | 3BR,3BA | $0.85 |
| The Railway Express Loft Apartments | 2 Bedroom 2.0 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $1.21 |
| 1017 Hollins St | 1017 Hollins St | 1BR,1BA | $1.13 |
| Ashland Commons | Two-Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.15 |
| 1720 McCulloh St, Unit 4 | 1720 McCulloh St | 1BR,1BA | $0.85 |
| 834 N Carey St, Unit 3 | 834 N Carey St | 1BR,1BA | $0.85 |
| Queen Esther Apartments | 2 bedroom townhome | 2BR,1BA | $1.05 |
| Chapel Green Apartments | The Crape Myrtle | 2BR,2BA | $1.24 |
| Printers Square Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.16 |
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Best Local Schools in Otterbein, Baltimore, MD
George Washington Elementary
Baltimore School For The Arts
Federal Hill Preparatory School
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Otterbein Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Otterbein?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Otterbein is under $970.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Otterbein?
The cheapest apartment in Otterbein is 22 Light which is listed at $915, while the average apartment in Otterbein costs $6,766.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Otterbein?
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 485 regular apartments in Otterbein 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 Otterbein?
Cheap apartments in Otterbein have an average cost of $831 which is $5,935 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Otterbein.
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