Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Riverside Neighborhood of Baltimore, MD from $700 (48 Rentals)

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1000 Fell St

BaltimoreMD21231

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1709 Fleet St

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1618 Bank
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

1618 Bank

1618 Bank StBaltimore, MD 21231
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The Roland
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Roland

1742 Fleet StBaltimore, MD 21231
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The Archer
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Archer

1709-1719 Fleet StBaltimore, MD 21231
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1617 Eastern Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1617 Eastern Ave

1617 Eastern AveBaltimore, MD 21231
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The Flats
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Flats

2 E Wells StBaltimore, MD 21230
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1702 Light St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1702 Light St

1702 Light StBaltimore, MD 21230
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101 Wells
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

101 Wells

101 E Wells StBaltimore, MD 21230
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Riverside - One of the Best Affordable Neighborhoods in Baltimore

Named as one of the Best Affordable Areas to rent in Baltimore by our Baltimore, MD Local Expert Sarah Bregel. See how it ranks!

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1719 Eastern Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1719 Eastern Ave

1719 Eastern AveBaltimore, MD 21231
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Riverfront
3 Bedroom Apartments

Riverfront

220 Swale AveBrooklyn, MD 21225

Riverside, Baltimore, MD Local Guide

Cheapest Available Riverside Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Riverside area of Baltimore, MD is a 1 Bed unit found at Wheelhouse Co-Living priced from $822. Middle Branch Manor has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,099. Here are the most affordable Riverside apartments for rent in Baltimore, MD:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Wheelhouse Co-Living4B1BR,1BA$822
Middle Branch Manor1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,099
RiverfrontThree Bedroom3BR,2BA$1,167
Distillery Apartments1 bedroom1BR,1BA$1,175
733 W Pratt0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,320
The Brixton1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,500
Sail Cloth Factory Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,549

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Riverside, MD

As of June 14, 2025 the best value apartment in the Riverside area is the $0.57 price per square foot Three Bedroom Model at Riverfront in the in the South Baltimore neighborhood starting from $1,167. The second greatest value Riverside apartment is the 1118 S Charles St Model at 1118 S Charles St, Unit 3 starting at $2,500 with a $1.25 price per square foot in the Inner Harbor neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Riverside apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
RiverfrontThree Bedroom3BR,2BA$0.57
1118 S Charles St, Unit 31118 S Charles St3BR,2.5BA$1.25
1038 S Charles St, Unit 11038 S Charles St2BR,2BA$0.92
960 Fell St, Unit 504960 Fell St2BR,2BA$1.88
1901 South CharlesThe Lexington2BR,2BA$1.70
Heath Street Lofts3BR/2BA3BR,2BA$1.97
1018 S Charles St, Unit 21018 S Charles St1BR,1BA$1.30
1340 S Hanover St, Unit E1340 S Hanover St1BR,1BA$1.58
Distillery Apartments1 bedroom1BR,1BA$1.76
Middle Branch Manor1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.83

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Riverside, Baltimore, MD

Ranked #59

Among neighborhoods in Baltimore, MD for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.0
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around the Riverside Neighborhood in Baltimore, MD

Walk Score®

89 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

72 / 100

Very Bikeable

Biking is convenient for most trips

Transit Score®

75 / 100

Excellent Transit

Transit is convenient for most trips

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Riverside Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Riverside?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Riverside is under $1,549.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Riverside?

The cheapest apartment in Riverside is Wheelhouse Co-Living which is listed at $822, while the average apartment in Riverside costs $6,800.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Riverside?

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 6 regular apartments in Riverside 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 Riverside?

Cheap apartments in Riverside have an average cost of $112 which is $6,688 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Riverside.

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A Baltimore Local Expert’s Guide To 10 Budget-Friendly Neighborhoods to Rent

Written by: Sarah Bregel

There are few cities more eclectic and diverse than Baltimore, Maryland. I should know. I've lived in various parts of Baltimore for most of my life.

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Roommate Matching: Finding the Right Fit and Avoiding Pitfalls

Written by: Cheryl Bowman

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