Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Otterbein Neighborhood of Baltimore, MD from $400 (237 Rentals)
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The Tobee - Cathedral St 311 (19 W. Mulberry)

837 N Fulton Ave

2003 Hollins St

Mt. Vernon Properties

2129 Annapolis Rd

The Lyn

2726 Beryl Ave
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2030 Wilkens Ave

Hampton Court Apartments

Cathedral St 300

Westview on the Avenue

Saint Paul Regency

Vivo Living Baltimore

1015 N Calvert St
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1210 N Calvert St

St James Place

Sharp Leadenhall Apartments

Live 501

EastView on the Avenue

Linden Park Apartments (Seniors 62+)

1012 W Lafayette Ave, Unit 2F

229 N Howard St

Earl Court
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831 E Chase St

936 N Calvert St

1432 N Fulton Ave

776 Washington Blvd

Mulberry at Park
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232 E North Ave

869 Hollins St

Vision on Lombard

Chapel Green Apartments

300 W Fayette Apartments

611 Park Avenue

Howard Row

2125-1 McCulloh St

8 Howard and The 305
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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 | $1,532 | $700 | $8,000 |
| Otterbein 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,848 | $700 | $4,950 |
| Otterbein 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,399 | $949 | $6,594 |
| Otterbein 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,679 | $975 | $5,720 |
| Otterbein 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,467 | $595 | $3,130 |
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There are currently 237 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 Studio unit found at Mt. Vernon Properties priced from $800. Hampton Court Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $900. Here are the most affordable Otterbein apartments for rent in Baltimore, MD:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mt. Vernon Properties | Studio | Studio,1BA | $800 |
| 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 |
| 1015 N Calvert St | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,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 December 17, 2025 the best value apartment in the Otterbein 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 Otterbein apartment is the 2 Bedroom 2.5 Bath Model at The Railway Express Loft Apartments starting at $2,300 with a $1.21 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 409 S Spring St, Unit #3 | 409 S Spring St | 3BR,3BA | $1.13 |
| The Railway Express Loft Apartments | 2 Bedroom 2.5 Bath | 2BR,2.5BA | $1.21 |
| 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 |
| 1015 N Calvert St | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $0.95 |
| Barclay Greenmount | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.14 |
| Queen Esther Apartments | 2 bedroom townhome | 2BR,1BA | $1.22 |
| 225 W Mulberry St, Unit 3 | 225 W Mulberry St | Studio ,1BA | $1.18 |
| Printers Square Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.16 |
| 1013 St Paul St, Unit 4 | 1013 St Paul St | 4BR,2BA | $0.74 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleOtterbein, Baltimore, MD
Ranked #21
Among cities in Maryland for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
Best Local Schools in Otterbein, Baltimore, MD
George Washington Elementary
Baltimore School For The Arts
Federal Hill Preparatory School
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Lifestyle Ratings
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Getting Around the Otterbein Neighborhood in Baltimore, MD
Walk Score®
95 / 100
Walker’s Paradise
Daily errands do not require a car
Bike Score®
87 / 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?
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- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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 Hampton Court Apartments which is listed at $900, while the average apartment in Otterbein costs $3,110.
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 404 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 $781 which is $2,329 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Otterbein.
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