Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South Baltimore Neighborhood of Baltimore, MD from $400 (181 Rentals)

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property at 737 McHenry St

$700

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available May 10

737 McHenry St

BaltimoreMD21230

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property at 646 W Conway St

$750 - $765

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Now

646 W Conway St

BaltimoreMD21230

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property at 1628 Plum St

$850 - $950

1 Bedroom Rentals

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1628 Plum St

BaltimoreMD21226

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property at 214 S Regester St

$950 - $1,000

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$950 - $1,000
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$950 - $1,000

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Jun 1

214 S Regester St

BaltimoreMD21231
property at 315 S Newkirk St

$950

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$950
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$950

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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315 S Newkirk St

BaltimoreMD21224
property at 1328 W Lombard St

$975 - $1,300

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$975 - $1,300
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$975 - $1,300

1 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Home for Rent

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1328 W Lombard St

BaltimoreMD21223

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South Baltimore, Baltimore, MD Local Guide

Cheapest Available South Baltimore Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the South Baltimore area of Baltimore, MD is a 2 Beds unit found at Lansdowne Gardens priced from $655. Liberty Cove has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $850. Here are the most affordable South Baltimore apartments for rent in Baltimore, MD:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Lansdowne Gardens2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$655
Liberty Cove1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$850
Liberty BayStudio / 1 bath1BR,1BA$850
22 LightOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$915
Highlandtown Plaza Co-op Apartments 62+Standard1BR,1BA$923
Baybrook Village Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath | Classic1BR,1BA$965
HI-1911 W Baltimore St1/11BR,1BA$1,000
Union Rowe1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,032
Boston Crossing1BR/1BA The Merlot1BR,1BA$1,050

Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Baltimore, MD

As of April 25, 2026 the best value apartment in the South Baltimore area is the $1.09 price per square foot 1034 S Charles St Model at 1034 S Charles St, Unit 1034 in the in the Inner Harbor neighborhood starting from $1,750. The second greatest value South Baltimore apartment is the 3428 6th St Model at 3428 6th St, Unit A starting at $1,250 with a $1.02 price per square foot in the Canton neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for South Baltimore apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
1034 S Charles St, Unit 10341034 S Charles St2BR,2BA$1.09
3428 6th St, Unit A3428 6th St2BR,1BA$1.02
1017 Hollins St1017 Hollins St1BR,1BA$1.13
19 E Fayette StOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.33
15 E West St, Unit 115 E West StStudio ,1BA$1.16
Arbuta Arms Apartments*2 Bedroom 1 Bath - Cardiff Floor Plan2BR,1BA$1.32
6729 Youngstown Ave, Unit C6729 Youngstown Ave2BR,1BA$1.28
HI-1911 W Baltimore St1/11BR,1BA$1.11
Riverview Townhomes2 bedroom 1bath2BR,1BA$1.34
22 LightOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.44

10 Hidden Costs of Renting You Should Budget for Before Signing a Lease

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Don't Settle: How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

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The Ultimate Long-Distance Moving Checklist: Tips from a Real Estate Pro

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Cash or credit? Understanding the Importance of Credit Score in Real Estate and Renting

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Beyond the Classroom: Discovering Baltimore's Best Student Friendly Neighborhoods

Baltimore Student Housing - Find your perfect rental! Explore top neighborhoods near Baltimore colleges & universities for vibrant student living.

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South Baltimore, Baltimore, MD

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Lifestyle Ratings

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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 $1,050.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in South Baltimore?

The cheapest apartment in South Baltimore is Liberty Cove which is listed at $850, while the average apartment in South Baltimore costs $2,564.

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 311 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 $1,203 which is $1,361 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in South Baltimore.

Expert Rental Resources

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Helpful Local Expert Guides

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A Baltimore Local Expert’s Guide To 10 Budget-Friendly Neighborhoods to Rent

Written by: Sarah Bregel

There are few cities more eclectic and diverse than Baltimore, Maryland. I should know. I've lived in various parts of Baltimore for most of my life.

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Beyond the Classroom: Discovering Baltimores Best Student Friendly Neighborhoods

Written by: Sarah Bregel

Baltimore, Maryland is an incredibly vibrant town known for some amazing colleges. I had the pleasure of growing up sandwiched between a few of them.

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Maximizing Your Refund: Essential Tax Tips for Renters

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

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18 Must-Ask Rental Tour Questions That Reveal the Truth about a Property

Written by: Lauren Harrington

Renting your next home can feel thrilling and overwhelming at the same time.