Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Southeast Baltimore Neighborhood of Baltimore, MD from $800 (18 Rentals)

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The Imperial at Conkling
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Imperial at Conkling

201 S Conkling StBaltimore, MD 21224
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property at 414 Elrino St

414 Elrino St

BaltimoreMD21224

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101 Ellwood
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

101 Ellwood

101 S Ellwood AveBaltimore, MD 21224
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property at 907 Oldham St

907 Oldham St

BaltimoreMD21224

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Southeast Baltimore, Baltimore, MD Local Guide

Cheapest Available Southeast Baltimore Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Southeast Baltimore area of Baltimore, MD is a 1 Bed unit found at Highlandtown Plaza Co-op Apartments 62+ priced from $845. Boston Crossing has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,160. Here are the most affordable Southeast Baltimore apartments for rent in Baltimore, MD:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Highlandtown Plaza Co-op Apartments 62+Standard1BR,1BA$845
Boston Crossing1BR/1BA The Catalina1BR,1BA$1,160
HOHMStudio-A2Studio,1BA$1,390
The Porter Brewers HillB1BR,1BA$1,564
The LucieStudio (485 SF)Studio,1BA$1,588

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Southeast Baltimore, MD

As of December 16, 2025 the best value apartment in the Southeast Baltimore area is the $2.07 price per square foot The Cosmo Model at O'Donnell Apartments in the in the Southeast Baltimore neighborhood starting from $2,899. The second greatest value Southeast Baltimore apartment is the Plan B (A1B) Model at Domain Brewers Hill starting at $2,075 with a $2.12 price per square foot in the Southeast Baltimore neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Southeast Baltimore apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
O'Donnell ApartmentsThe Cosmo3BR,2BA$2.07
Domain Brewers HillPlan B (A1B)1BR,1BA$2.12
Highland HausHarbor1BR,1.5BA$2.28
Boston Crossing2BR/1BA The Barcelona2BR,1BA$1.84
101 Ellwood2 Bed 2/ Terrace2BR,1BA$3.03
1212 EastA1D1BR,1BA$2.65
3610 Dillon ApartmentsA1BR,1BA$2.60
The Porter Brewers HillA1BR,1BA$2.60
Lofts at Yard 56Pemco: 1 Bedroom Apartment1BR,1BA$2.88
HOHMStudio-A3Studio ,1BA$3.02

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Getting Around the Southeast Baltimore Neighborhood in Baltimore, MD

Walk Score®

62 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

51 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

59 / 100

Good Transit

Many nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Southeast Baltimore Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Southeast Baltimore?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Southeast Baltimore is under $1,829.

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

The cheapest apartment in Southeast Baltimore is Highlandtown Plaza Co-op Apartments 62+ which is listed at $845, while the average apartment in Southeast Baltimore costs $3,059.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Southeast 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 6 regular apartments in Southeast 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 Southeast Baltimore?

Cheap apartments in Southeast Baltimore have an average cost of $342 which is $2,717 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Southeast Baltimore.

Expert Rental Resources

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Renting with Roommates: Realistic Expectations for Shared Lease

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

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Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Everything is a negotiation in real estate!