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Penn North, Baltimore, MD Local Guide

Cheapest Available Penn North Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Penn North area of Baltimore, MD is a 1 Bed unit found at Penn Square priced from $600. North Avenue Gateway has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $749. Here are the most affordable Penn North apartments for rent in Baltimore, MD:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Penn Square1 bdr1BR,1BA$600
North Avenue Gateway2 bdr2BR,1BA$749
Oak Hill TownhomesStudio ApartmentStudio,1BA$830
Avon1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$850
Vivo Living BaltimoreThe Petite StudioStudio,1BA$875
North Avenue Gateway II1 bdr1BR,1BA$890
1018 N Calvert StStudioStudio,1BA$900
1017 Saint Paul St0 Beds, 1 BathsStudio,1BA$900

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Penn North, MD

As of September 10, 2025 the best value apartment in the Penn North area is the $0.56 price per square foot 3213 Dorchester Rd Model at 3213 Dorchester Rd, Unit 2 in the in the Burleith-Leighton neighborhood starting from $1,500. The second greatest value Penn North apartment is the 800 E North Ave Model at 800 E North Ave, Unit B starting at $1,850 with a $1.09 price per square foot in the Inner Harbor neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Penn North apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
3213 Dorchester Rd, Unit 23213 Dorchester Rd2BR,1BA$0.56
800 E North Ave, Unit B800 E North Ave3BR,1BA$1.09
Prosper On FayetteThe Belvedere4BR,4BA$0.88
Calvert Property1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.00
Renaissance at Reservoir HillTwo Bedrooms One Bath2BR,1BA$0.81
Ashburton Woods ApartmentsTwo Bedroom/1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.04
834 N Carey St, Unit 3834 N Carey St1BR,1BA$0.85
1720 McCulloh St, Unit 41720 McCulloh St1BR,1BA$0.85
North Avenue Gateway2 bdr2BR,1BA$0.75
Penn Square2 bdr2BR,1BA$0.80

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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!

Getting Around the Penn North Neighborhood in Baltimore, MD

Walk Score®

80 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

67 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

84 / 100

Excellent Transit

Transit is convenient for most trips

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Penn North Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Penn North?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Penn North is at Oak Hill Townhomes listed at $830.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Penn North Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Penn North Apartment is $600 at Penn Square.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Penn North Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Penn North is starting from $749 at North Avenue Gateway.

What is the most affordable Penn North Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Penn North Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Renaissance at Reservoir Hill and starts from $1,094.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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The Rental Move-In Inspection Checklist: A Guide for Renters

Written by: Trey Huguley

The move-in inspection checklist is a crucial tool for both tenants and landlords. This checklist, provided by the team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com, helps document the condition of an apartment at the time of move-in.

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Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

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