
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Pen Lucy Neighborhood of Baltimore, MD from $500 (161 Rentals)
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3445 Juneway

928 Argonne Dr

2103 Belair Rd

928 Argonne Dr

617 Glenwood Ave

2001 Boone St

2103 Belair Rd

2001 Boone St

716 E 23rd St
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716 E 23rd St

2518 Barclay St

2518 Barclay St

2317 Barclay St

2317 Barclay St

2920 E Cold Spring Ln, Unit Room for rent

2518 Barclay St

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2922 E Cold Spring Ln, Unit Room for rent

507 E Cold Spring Ln, Unit Room 3

5324 Ready Ave
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928 Argonne Dr

5716 Leith Walk

5716 Leith Walk

2317 Barclay St

2326 McCulloh St

902 Gorsuch Ave

2326 McCulloh St

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Willow Apartment Homes

Renaissance at Reservoir Hill
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5716 Leith Walk

2701 N Calvert St, Unit Main House

Saint Paul Courts

2033 Bolton St, Unit Reservoir Square

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2503 N Calvert St, Unit 1

2800 The Alameda

2800 The Alameda

3712 Parkside Dr, Unit 1B

2811 N Calvert St

2018 N Charles St
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307 Whitridge Ave

1603 Argonne Dr

5716 Leith Walk

2509 N Charles St

404 Venable Ave

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703 Newington Ave, Unit 2 F

Winston Court Apartments

Maplewood Apartments

1829 E Belvedere Ave

1637 E Cold Spring Ln
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Pen Lucy, Baltimore, MD Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Pen Lucy?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pen Lucy Studio Apartments | $1,193 | $850 | $2,250 |
| Pen Lucy 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,425 | $500 | $3,500 |
| Pen Lucy 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,690 | $953 | $3,782 |
| Pen Lucy 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,372 | $1,094 | $3,149 |
| Pen Lucy 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,403 | $1,079 | $3,600 |
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Cheapest Available Pen Lucy Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Pen Lucy area of Baltimore, MD is a 1 Bed unit found at Columbus School Limited Partnership priced from $720. Oak Hill Townhomes has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $850. Here are the most affordable Pen Lucy apartments for rent in Baltimore, MD:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Columbus School Limited Partnership | 1 Bedroom/1 Bath J | 1BR,1BA | $720 |
| Oak Hill Townhomes | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $850 |
| Willow Apartment Homes | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $850 |
| Mayflower | 0x1 | Studio,1BA | $865 |
| Renaissance at Reservoir Hill | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $880 |
| Winston Court Apartments | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $950 |
| 2629 N Charles St | 0 Beds, 1 Baths | Studio,1BA | $970 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Pen Lucy, MD
As of June 08, 2026 the best value apartment in the Pen Lucy area is the $0.67 price per square foot 4 Bedroom / 2 Bathrooms (leased per bedroom) Model at HH Cresmont in the in the Burleith-Leighton neighborhood starting from $1,079. The second greatest value Pen Lucy apartment is the Riviera - Two Bedroom Model at The Chateau and The Riviera starting at $1,350 with a $1.13 price per square foot in the Central Baltimore neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Pen Lucy apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| HH Cresmont | 4 Bedroom / 2 Bathrooms (leased per bedroom) | 4BR,2BA | $0.67 |
| The Chateau and The Riviera | Riviera - Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.13 |
| Whitelock Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.20 |
| Barclay Square Apartments | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.27 |
| Symphony Homes at Purdue | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.15 |
| Winston Court Apartments | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.20 |
| Columbus School Limited Partnership | 1 Bedroom/1 Bath J | 1BR,1BA | $0.92 |
| Renaissance at Reservoir Hill | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.15 |
| 2503 N Calvert St, Unit 1 | 2503 N Calvert St | 1BR,1BA | $1.20 |
| Willow Apartment Homes | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.15 |
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Best Local Schools in Pen Lucy, Baltimore, MD
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Pen Lucy Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Pen Lucy?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Pen Lucy is under $970.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Pen Lucy?
The cheapest apartment in Pen Lucy is Columbus School Limited Partnership which is listed at $720, while the average apartment in Pen Lucy costs $2,700.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Pen Lucy?
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 154 regular apartments in Pen Lucy 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 Pen Lucy?
Cheap apartments in Pen Lucy have an average cost of $991 which is $1,709 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Pen Lucy.
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