
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Penn North Neighborhood of Baltimore, MD from $400 (299 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Penn North area of Baltimore.


4626 Reisterstown Rd

2101 McHenry St

837 N Fulton Ave

2001 Boone St

Penn Square I

833 N Fulton Ave

716 E 23rd St

2311 Anoka Ave

511 N Pulaski St
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Campus Square

3831 Derby Manor Dr

3419 Mondawmin Ave

1927 Harlem Ave

Mulberry at Park

North Avenue Gateway II

306 N Fremont Ave

627 Denison St

6 S Franklintown Rd

101 Edgewood St
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710 N Fulton Ave

1025 N Carey St

1015 Edmondson Ave, Unit First Floor

2003 Hollins St

709 N Carrollton Ave, Unit 1A

838 Park Ave

Oak Hill Townhomes

2326 McCulloh St

1021 W Baltimore St, Unit C

Ashburton Woods Apartments
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Renaissance at Reservoir Hill

2701 N Calvert St, Unit Main House

3509 Edmondson Ave

Saint Paul Courts

Hampton Court Apartments

2018 N Charles St

Total Monthly Price
2503 N Calvert St, Unit 1

1721 Guilford Ave, Unit Room 1

3011 Garrison Blvd

1920 Harlem Ave
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Westview on the Avenue

Saint Paul Regency

1941 Druid Hill Ave, Unit C

3551 Buena Vista Ave, Unit 3B

2732 Reisterstown Rd, Unit 1

2920 Parkwood Ave

216 N Charles St

St James Place

3403 Park Heights Ave, Unit 1
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Penn North, Baltimore, MD Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Penn North?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Penn North Studio Apartments | $1,281 | $650 | $2,406 |
| Penn North 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,580 | $550 | $3,500 |
| Penn North 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,959 | $751 | $8,300 |
| Penn North 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,228 | $739 | $4,751 |
| Penn North 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,058 | $1,079 | $3,600 |
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Cheapest Available Penn North Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Penn North area of Baltimore, MD is a 3 Beds unit found at Mulberry at Park priced from $739. North Avenue Gateway II has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $745. Here are the most affordable Penn North apartments for rent in Baltimore, MD:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mulberry at Park | Three Bedroom | 3BR,2BA | $739 |
| North Avenue Gateway II | 1 Bedroom/1 Bath C | 1BR,1BA | $745 |
| Penn Square I | 2 Bedroom/1 Bath B | 2BR,1BA | $797 |
| 809 Park Ave | 0 Beds, 1 Baths | Studio,1BA | $800 |
| Oak Hill Townhomes | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $850 |
| 1224 St Paul St | 0 Beds, 1 Baths | Studio,1BA | $850 |
| 221-223 E Preston St | 0 Beds, 1 Baths | Studio,1BA | $850 |
| Ashburton Woods Apartments | One Bedroom/1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $855 |
| 2931 N Charles St | 0 Beds, 1 Baths | Studio,1BA | $875 |
| Renaissance at Reservoir Hill | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $880 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Penn North, MD
As of June 19, 2026 the best value apartment in the Penn North area is the $0.89 price per square foot 2920 Auchentoroly Ter Model at 2920 Auchentoroly Ter, Unit A2 in the in the Druid Hill Park neighborhood starting from $1,700. The second greatest value Penn North apartment is the 4 Bedroom / 2 Bathrooms (leased per bedroom) Model at HH Cresmont starting at $1,079 with a $0.67 price per square foot in the Burleith-Leighton neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Penn North apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2920 Auchentoroly Ter, Unit A2 | 2920 Auchentoroly Ter | 2BR,1BA | $0.89 |
| HH Cresmont | 4 Bedroom / 2 Bathrooms (leased per bedroom) | 4BR,2BA | $0.67 |
| Barclay Greenmount | 3 Bedroom | 3BR,1BA | $0.99 |
| The Chateau and The Riviera | Riviera - Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.13 |
| 1017 Hollins St | 1017 Hollins St | 1BR,1BA | $1.04 |
| Ashburton Woods Apartments | Two Bedroom/1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.00 |
| 313 W Madison St, Unit DUPLEX | 313 W Madison St | 2BR,1BA | $1.20 |
| Mulberry at Park | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.19 |
| Renaissance at Reservoir Hill | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.15 |
| Penn Square I | 1 Bedroom/1 Bath A | 1BR,1BA | $1.09 |
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Lifestyle Ratings
Our team works hard to bring you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of neighborhoods, cities, and rental properties across Maryland including Penn North, Baltimore, and the greater Baltimore area. LifeStyle Ratings are the best way to sort through finding a place to live - beyond price and floorplan. This takes in many factors including searching for the best amenities, and proximity to parks, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, apartment communities for the kids, and much more. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Penn North Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Penn North?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Penn North is under $880.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Penn North?
The cheapest apartment in Penn North is North Avenue Gateway II which is listed at $745, while the average apartment in Penn North costs $3,820.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Penn North?
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 305 regular apartments in Penn North 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 Penn North?
Cheap apartments in Penn North have an average cost of $1,000 which is $2,820 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Penn North.
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