
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Pen Lucy Neighborhood of Baltimore, MD from $600 (108 Rentals)
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2501 Linden Ave

Oak Hill Townhomes

507 E Cold Spring Ln

507 E Cold Spring Ln

507 E Cold Spring Ln

Renaissance at Reservoir Hill

Saint Paul Courts

Wyman Hills

3506 Beech Ave
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2939 St Paul St

Hillen & Belvedere

Winston Estates

2202 Maryland Ave

3712 Parkside Dr

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2572 McCulloh St

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4654 York Rd, Unit 2

2202 N Charles St

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105 W 39th St

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307 E 25th St

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104 E 20th St

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2820 Guilford Ave

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3501 N Charles St, Unit 3A

5307 York Rd

2906 Grindon Ave

4606 York Rd

The Hills at Lakeview

3535 Lyndale Ave

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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 | $1,374 | $600 | $2,897 |
| Pen Lucy 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,557 | $700 | $2,921 |
| Pen Lucy 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,720 | $899 | $4,365 |
| Pen Lucy 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,650 | $1,089 | $3,120 |
| Pen Lucy 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,121 | $925 | $3,600 |
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There are currently 108 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Pen Lucy Neighborhood of Baltimore, MD.
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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 Studio unit found at Oak Hill Townhomes priced from $750. 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 Pen Lucy apartments for rent in Baltimore, MD:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oak Hill Townhomes | Studio Apartment | Studio,1BA | $750 |
| Renaissance at Reservoir Hill | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $880 |
| Wyman Hills | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $899 |
| Winston Estates | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $950 |
| Peabody Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $950 |
| Columbus School | 1 bdr | 1BR,1BA | $951 |
| Winston Apartments | Studio 1 Bath - The Alameda | Studio,1BA | $985 |
| Yorkewood Apartments | The Williamsburg | 2BR,1BA | $1,000 |
| Barclay Square Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,034 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Pen Lucy, MD
As of January 25, 2026 the best value apartment in the Pen Lucy area is the $1.21 price per square foot 2100 Homewood Ave Model at 2100 Homewood Ave, Unit #2 in the in the Inner Harbor neighborhood starting from $1,500. 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2100 Homewood Ave, Unit #2 | 2100 Homewood Ave | 3BR,1BA | $1.21 |
| The Chateau and The Riviera | Riviera - Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.13 |
| 818 Whitelock St, Unit Apt. 4 | 818 Whitelock St | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.36 |
| Whitelock Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.20 |
| 1504 Upshire Road - 8219 | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.40 |
| 4608 York Rd, Unit 2 | 4608 York Rd | 2BR,1BA | $1.25 |
| 3501 N Charles St, Unit 3A | 3501 N Charles St | 1BR,1BA | $1.31 |
| 4654 York Rd, Unit 2 | 4654 York Rd | 1BR,1BA | $1.17 |
| Winston Estates | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.20 |
| Renaissance at Reservoir Hill | One Bedroom | 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 $1,034.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Pen Lucy?
The cheapest apartment in Pen Lucy is Oak Hill Townhomes which is listed at $845, while the average apartment in Pen Lucy costs $4,250.
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 166 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 $1,242 which is $3,008 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Pen Lucy.
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