Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Penn North Neighborhood of Baltimore, MD from $400 (318 Rentals)

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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 II has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $647. 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 Gateway II1 bdr1BR,1BA$647
Oak Hill TownhomesStudio ApartmentStudio,1BA$750
North Avenue Gateway2 bdr2BR,1BA$833
Wyman Hills0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$875
Renaissance at Reservoir HillOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$880
Hampton Court ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$900

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Penn North, MD

As of December 12, 2025 the best value apartment in the Penn North area is the $1.00 price per square foot 3404 Alto Rd Model at 3404 Alto Rd, Unit 2nd floor in the in the Burleith-Leighton neighborhood starting from $1,400. The second greatest value Penn North apartment is the 106 E Chase St Model at 106 E Chase St, Unit 2 starting at $1,000 with a $0.83 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.
3404 Alto Rd, Unit 2nd floor3404 Alto Rd2BR,1BA$1.00
106 E Chase St, Unit 2106 E Chase St1BR,1BA$0.83
1720 McCulloh St, Unit 41720 McCulloh St1BR,1BA$0.85
834 N Carey St, Unit 3834 N Carey St1BR,1BA$0.85
1015 N Calvert St1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$0.95
Penn Square2 bdr2BR,1BA$0.80
North Avenue Gateway2 bdr2BR,1BA$0.88
Ashburton Woods ApartmentsOne Bedroom/1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.05
1013 St Paul St, Unit 41013 St Paul St4BR,2BA$0.74
North Avenue Gateway II1 bdr1BR,1BA$1.06

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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 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 $900.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Penn North?

The cheapest apartment in Penn North is Penn Square which is listed at $600, while the average apartment in Penn North costs $4,250.

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 419 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 $976 which is $3,274 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Penn North.

Expert Rental Resources

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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Renting with Roommates: Realistic Expectations for Shared Lease

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Given the high costs for housing, I have found that many people are looking for a roommate to share expenses. These arrangements can increase opportunities for more desirable and larger spaces.

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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Everything is a negotiation in real estate!