
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Riverside Neighborhood of Baltimore, MD from $700 (52 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Riverside area of Baltimore.


219 Penn Street - 2nd Floor + Private Bathroom

646 W Conway St

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812 Mangold St, Unit North bedroom

1016 S Charles St

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645 Washington Blvd, Unit #4

Middle Branch Manor

1411 Patapsco St

675 S President St

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Distillery Apartments

1700 S Charles St

628 Dover St

1125 Light St

Marketplace at Fells Point

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1340 S Hanover St, Unit D

521 S Wolfe St

400 E Cross St

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23 East Hamburg Street, Unit Apt A

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The Quill by Alta
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2105 Eastern Ave

714 S Broadway

Heath Street Lofts

ReNew Federal Hill East & West

10 E Lee St

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Porter Street

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McHenry Row

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1034 S Charles St, Unit 1034

607 Cheraton rd
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300 E Fort Ave

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1618 Bank

313 Albemarle St

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The Archer

The Madison

The Roland

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1001 Light St

657 Dover St

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666 Melvin Dr

The Darcy

101 Wells

1502 S Charles St

The Wilkes

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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 | $2,020 | $1,369 | $6,000 |
| Riverside 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,292 | $775 | $4,490 |
| Riverside 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,122 | $1,179 | $10,000+ |
| Riverside 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,045 | $1,459 | $5,930 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 52 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 2 Beds unit found at 1111 Light Street priced from $150. Middle Branch Manor has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,149. Here are the most affordable Riverside apartments for rent in Baltimore, MD:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1111 Light Street | The Cross | 2BR,2BA | $150 |
| Middle Branch Manor | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,149 |
| Distillery Apartments | 1 bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,250 |
| THE PORTLAND APARTMENTS | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,250 |
| The Quill by Alta | S2 | Studio,1BA | $1,636 |
| Porter Street | A1jr | Studio,1BA | $1,664 |
| 631 Broadway Fells Point | One Bedroom, 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,700 |
| For Rent: Urban Luxury at 906 Trinity Street – Your City Oasis Awaits! | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,750 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Riverside, MD
As of May 28, 2026 the best value apartment in the Riverside area is the $1.25 price per square foot 1118 S Charles St Model at 1118 S Charles St, Unit 5 in the in the Inner Harbor neighborhood starting from $2,500. The second greatest value Riverside apartment is the 2BR/2BA Model at Heath Street Lofts starting at $2,500 with a $1.28 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1118 S Charles St, Unit 5 | 1118 S Charles St | 2BR,2.5BA | $1.25 |
| Heath Street Lofts | 2BR/2BA | 2BR,2BA | $1.28 |
| 1034 S Charles St, Unit 1034 | 1034 S Charles St | 2BR,2BA | $1.06 |
| For Rent: Modern Luxury Living at 1201 S. Charles St– Your City Oasis Awaits! | A | 2BR,2BA | $1.84 |
| Harbor Hill Apartments | A5 | 1BR,1BA | $2.15 |
| The Eden | Unit C1 | 1BR,1BA | $2.35 |
| Middle Branch Manor | 1 Bedroom Back Deluxe | 1BR,1BA | $2.01 |
| Distillery Apartments | 1 bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.87 |
| THE PORTLAND APARTMENTS | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $2.23 |
| 1016 S Charles St | 1016 S Charles St | 1BR,1BA | $1.75 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Riverside Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Riverside?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Riverside is at The Quill by Alta listed at $1,636.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Riverside Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Riverside Apartment is $1,149 at Middle Branch Manor.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Riverside Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Riverside is starting from $150 at 1111 Light Street.
What is the most affordable Riverside Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Riverside Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Middle Branch Manor and starts from $1,459.
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