
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Riverside Neighborhood of Baltimore, MD from $700 (47 Rentals)
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Sharp Leadenhall Apartments

Middle Branch Manor

The Brixton AHR LLC

The Caroline AHR LLC

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Marketplace at Fells Point

1037 Light St

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2105 Eastern Ave

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Porter Street
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Heath Street Lofts

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Avalon 555 President

THE PORTLAND APARTMENTS

1742 Fleet St

Distillery Apartments

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Sail Cloth Factory Apartments

1601 Shakespeare St

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McHenry Row
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Riverfront
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 | $1,857 | $1,350 | $6,000 |
| Riverside 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,181 | $775 | $10,000+ |
| Riverside 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,943 | $1,119 | $7,812 |
| Riverside 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,813 | $1,240 | $5,720 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 47 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 1 Bed unit found at Sharp Leadenhall Apartments priced from $968. Riverfront has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 3 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,134. Here are the most affordable Riverside apartments for rent in Baltimore, MD:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharp Leadenhall Apartments | The Caroline | 1BR,1BA | $968 |
| Riverfront | Three Bedroom | 3BR,2BA | $1,134 |
| Middle Branch Manor | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,159 |
| Porter Street | A1jr | Studio,1BA | $1,468 |
| Heath Street Lofts | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,475 |
| Avalon 555 President | S4-348sf-2 | Studio,1BA | $1,489 |
| THE PORTLAND APARTMENTS | 2BR/2.0BA | 2BR,2BA | $1,499 |
| Distillery Apartments | 1 bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,500 |
| Anthem House | A2 S1A - Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,504 |
| Sail Cloth Factory Apartments | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,549 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Riverside, MD
As of February 26, 2026 the best value apartment in the Riverside area is the $0.48 price per square foot Three Bedroom Model at Riverfront in the in the South Baltimore neighborhood starting from $1,134. The second greatest value Riverside apartment is the 960 Fell St Model at 960 Fell St, Unit 504 starting at $2,450 with a $1.88 price per square foot in the Fells Point 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Riverfront | Three Bedroom | 3BR,2BA | $0.48 |
| 960 Fell St, Unit 504 | 960 Fell St | 2BR,2BA | $1.88 |
| Harbor Hill Apartments | B8 | 2BR,2BA | $2.07 |
| Heath Street Lofts | 2BR/1BA | 2BR,1BA | $2.01 |
| Marketplace at Fells Point | Broadway | 2BR,2BA | $2.43 |
| THE PORTLAND APARTMENTS | 2BR/2.0BA | 2BR,2BA | $1.58 |
| McHenry Row | Clement | 1BR,1BA | $2.44 |
| Distillery Apartments | 1 bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.25 |
| Middle Branch Manor | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.93 |
| Sharp Leadenhall Apartments | The Caroline | 1BR,1BA | $1.76 |
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 Sharp Leadenhall Apartments which is listed at $968, while the average apartment in Riverside costs $3,479.
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 213 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 $858 which is $2,621 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Riverside.
Expert Rental Resources
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