
Cheap 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the South Baltimore Neighborhood of Baltimore, MD from $775 (123 Rentals)


2101 McHenry St

17 W Talbott St

2838 Washington Blvd

2112 Ramsay St

1628 Benhill Ave

3831 Doris Ave

100 N Hilton St

3718 E Lombard St

1628 Benhill Ave
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1255 Sargeant St

1255 Sargeant St

833 Ramsay St

219 Penn St, Unit 2nd Floor Shared Bathroom, Unit 2nd Floor Shared Bathroom

646 W Conway St

529 S Longwood St

1255 Sargeant St

210 N Mount St

3718 E Lombard St

6 S Franklintown Rd
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529 S Longwood St

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812 Mangold St, Unit North bedroom, Unit North bedroom

2003 Hollins St

1421 S Carey St, Unit C2

833 Ramsay St

1021 W Baltimore St, Unit C

110 W Hamburg St

Liberty Bay

1016 S Charles St

2311 W Lexington St
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833 Ramsay St

22 Light

Highlandtown Plaza Co-op Apartments 62+

Riverview Townhomes

1628 Plum St

214 S Regester St

4100 Ritchie Hwy, Unit C

315 S Newkirk St

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2324 Essex street - 3rd Floor
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4111 8th St

776 Washington Blvd

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402 Jack St, Unit 2nd, Unit 2nd

807 Stoll St

520 Baltic Ave

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729 Oldham St, Unit Basement, Unit Basement

6605 O'Donnell St

Boston Crossing

4100 Ritchie Hwy, Unit A

Lakeside Homes at Holiday Heights
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South Baltimore, Baltimore, MD Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in South Baltimore?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Baltimore Studio Apartments | $1,635 | $850 | $6,000 |
South Baltimore 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,966 | $775 | $5,839 |
| South Baltimore 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,623 | $1,095 | $10,000+ |
| South Baltimore 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,874 | $1,175 | $5,611 |
| South Baltimore 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,470 | $1,247 | $3,200 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleSouth Baltimore, Baltimore, MD
Ranked #47
Among cities in Maryland for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
Best Local Schools in South Baltimore, Baltimore, MD
Charles Carroll Barrister Elementary
Vivien T. Thomas Medical Arts Academy
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap South Baltimore Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in South Baltimore?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in South Baltimore is under $1,032.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in South Baltimore?
The cheapest apartment in South Baltimore is Liberty Bay which is listed at $850, while the average apartment in South Baltimore costs $2,515.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in South Baltimore?
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 330 regular apartments in South Baltimore 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 South Baltimore?
Cheap apartments in South Baltimore have an average cost of $1,171 which is $1,344 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in South Baltimore.
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