
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Riverside Neighborhood of Baltimore, MD from $800 (64 Rentals)
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219 Penn Street - 2nd Floor + Private Bathroom

646 W Conway St

1908 Aliceanna St.

110 W Hamburg St

137 W Hamburg St

110 W Hamburg St

234 Albemarle St

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1018 S Charles St

1411 Patapsco St
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Middle Branch Manor

Distillery Apartments

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519 Cherry Hill Rd

521 S Wolfe St

1543 S Charles St

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The Quill by Alta

1042 Patapsco St

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250 Mission

Sail Cloth Factory Apartments
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Marketplace at Fells Point

Trinity St 906

765 Washington Blvd

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McHenry Row

1016 S Charles St, Unit 2

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2105 Eastern Ave, Unit Studio Apartment

1601 S Hanover St

401 S Eden St

400 S Exeter St, Unit First Floor

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1710 Fleet St, Unit #3
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2454 Terra Firma Rd

300 E Fort Ave

511 S Bond St

ReNew Federal Hill East & West

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Porter Street

121 S Fremont Ave, Unit 212

607 Cheraton rd

1214 Marshall St

2009 Portugal St

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254 S Exeter St, Unit 1
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SHARP LEADENHALL APARTMENTS

1618 Bank

The Brixton

The Archer

The Madison

The Roland

657 Dover St

2542 Terra Firma Rd

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The Caroline
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Riverside, Baltimore, MD Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Riverside?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Riverside Studio Apartments | $2,059 | $800 | $6,000 |
| Riverside 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,305 | $1,097 | $4,490 |
| Riverside 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,153 | $1,199 | $10,000+ |
| Riverside 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,931 | $1,459 | $6,220 |
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There are currently 64 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Riverside Neighborhood of Baltimore, MD.
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Cheapest Available Riverside Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Riverside area of Baltimore, MD is a Studio unit found at 1908 Aliceanna St. priced from $800. SHARP LEADENHALL APARTMENTS has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $988. Here are the most affordable Riverside apartments for rent in Baltimore, MD:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1908 Aliceanna St. | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $800 |
| SHARP LEADENHALL APARTMENTS | 1BD, 1BTH | 1BR,1BA | $988 |
| Middle Branch Manor | 2 Bedroom Back | 2BR,1BA | $1,199 |
| Distillery Apartments | 1 bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,250 |
| 250 Mission | 0A - Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,527 |
| Sail Cloth Factory Apartments | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $1,549 |
| McHenry Row | Alden | Studio,1BA | $1,584 |
| 631 Broadway Fells Point | One Bedroom, 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,700 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Riverside, MD
As of July 12, 2026 the best value apartment in the Riverside area is the $1.07 price per square foot 1016 S Charles St Model at 1016 S Charles St, Unit 2 in the in the Inner Harbor neighborhood starting from $1,599. The second greatest value Riverside apartment is the 49 E Montgomery St Model at 49 E Montgomery St, Unit 2 starting at $1,900 with a $1.36 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1016 S Charles St, Unit 2 | 1016 S Charles St | 3BR,1BA | $1.07 |
| 49 E Montgomery St, Unit 2 | 49 E Montgomery St | 2BR,1BA | $1.36 |
| Harbor Hill Apartments | B8 | 2BR,2BA | $2.14 |
| Heath Street Lofts | 2BR/1BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.97 |
| 1111 Light Street | The Lofts at 1111 Light | Studio ,1BA | $1.81 |
| 1201 S Charles | 2BR/2.0BA | 2BR,2BA | $2.09 |
| 1018 S Charles St | 1018 S Charles St | 1BR,1BA | $1.38 |
| Middle Branch Manor | 1 Bedroom Back Deluxe | 1BR,1BA | $2.05 |
| Distillery Apartments | 1 bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.87 |
| SHARP LEADENHALL APARTMENTS | 1BD, 1BTH | 1BR,1BA | $1.80 |
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 $1,700.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Riverside?
The cheapest apartment in Riverside is SHARP LEADENHALL APARTMENTS which is listed at $988, while the average apartment in Riverside costs $3,873.
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 240 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 $1,468 which is $2,405 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Riverside.
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