
Cheap 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the South Baltimore Neighborhood of Baltimore, MD from $550 (113 Rentals)


3831 Doris Ave

1255 Sargeant St

17 W Talbott St

2101 McHenry St

3718 E Lombard St

100 N Hilton St

1255 Sargeant St

4115 Fairhaven Ave

1500 Olmstead St
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529 S Longwood St

833 Ramsay St

529 S Longwood St

219 Penn St

2500 Seamon Ave

1628 Benhill Ave

529 S Longwood St

6 S Franklintown Rd

3718 E Lombard St

1628 Benhill Ave
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646 W Conway St

2003 Hollins St

210 N Mount St

1421 S Carey St, Unit B1

210 N Mount St

1021 W Baltimore St, Unit C

2311 W Lexington St

110 W Hamburg St

2838 Washington Blvd

1809 E Pratt St
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Highlandtown Plaza Co-op Apartments 62+

Riverview Townhomes

2311 W Lexington St

216 N Charles St

214 S Regester St, Unit Room 3

Baybrook Village Apartments

2324 Essex street - 3rd Floor

4111 8th St

6512 Cleveland Ave

2214 E Pratt St, Unit 3rdFlRear
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1421 S Carey St, Unit A1

1732 Gough St

518 S Kenwood Ave, Unit A

6605 O'Donnell St

520 Baltic Ave

Lakeside Homes at Holiday Heights

22 Light

4950 Brookwood Rd, Unit A

8 Howard and The 305

2221 Choptank Ct
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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 | $1,689 | $950 | $6,000 |
South Baltimore 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,057 | $550 | $3,819 |
| South Baltimore 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,529 | $1,099 | $7,197 |
| South Baltimore 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,858 | $1,305 | $5,930 |
| South Baltimore 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,145 | $1,247 | $6,344 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleSouth Baltimore, Baltimore, MD
Ranked #52
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
George Washington 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 $1,131.
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 $2,538.
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 296 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 $1,226 which is $1,312 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in South Baltimore.
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