Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Southern Baltimore Neighborhood of Baltimore, MD from $600 (40 Rentals)

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1937 Griffis Ave

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Southern Baltimore, Baltimore, MD Local Guide

Cheapest Available Southern Baltimore Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Southern Baltimore area of Baltimore, MD is a 2 Beds unit found at Midtown at Coppin Heights priced from $697. Riverview Townhomes has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $949. Here are the most affordable Southern Baltimore apartments for rent in Baltimore, MD:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Midtown at Coppin Heights2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$697
Riverview Townhomes1 bedroom 1 bath1BR,1BA$949
Howard Row0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$999
Earl CourtStudioStudio,1BA$999
500 W - Located on the UMB Campus!Lexington7BR,4BA$1,032
The Apartments at Charles PlazaCharles Towers StudioStudio,1BA$1,079
Vision on LombardDStudio,1BA$1,100
University Place ApartmentsUPA - StudioStudio,1BA$1,150
Arbuta Arms Apartments*2 Bedroom 1 Bath - Carlton Floor Plan2BR,1BA$1,196
Redwood PlaceStudio, 1 BathroomStudio,1BA$1,199

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Southern Baltimore, MD

As of October 28, 2025 the best value apartment in the Southern Baltimore area is the $1.73 price per square foot 2A Model at Symphony Center Apartments in the in the Inner Harbor neighborhood starting from $2,205. The second greatest value Southern Baltimore apartment is the Sycamore Model at The Redwood Apartments starting at $2,051 with a $1.82 price per square foot in the Inner Harbor neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Southern Baltimore apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Symphony Center Apartments2A2BR,2BA$1.73
The Redwood ApartmentsSycamore2BR,2BA$1.82
Arbuta Arms Apartments*2 Bedroom 1 Bath - Carlton Floor Plan2BR,1BA$1.18
500 W - Located on the UMB Campus!4BR/2.0BA4BR,2BA$1.57
Howard Row2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.53
Chesapeake Commons1x11BR,1BA$1.84
Riverview Townhomes2 bedroom 1bath2BR,1BA$1.34
Midtown at Coppin Heights1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.26
Algonquin ApartmentsLarge One bedroom1BR,1BA$1.67
Earl CourtStudioStudio ,1BA$1.67

Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

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

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Southern Baltimore, Baltimore, MD

Ranked #74

Among cities in Maryland for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around the Southern Baltimore Neighborhood in Baltimore, MD

Walk Score®

63 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

79 / 100

Very Bikeable

Biking is convenient for most trips

Transit Score®

71 / 100

Excellent Transit

Transit is convenient for most trips

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Southern Baltimore Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Southern Baltimore?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Southern Baltimore is under $1,199.

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

The cheapest apartment in Southern Baltimore is Riverview Townhomes which is listed at $949, while the average apartment in Southern Baltimore costs $4,380.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Southern 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 83 regular apartments in Southern 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 Southern Baltimore?

Cheap apartments in Southern Baltimore have an average cost of $540 which is $3,840 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Southern Baltimore.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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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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Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Back in the day when I rented one of my first apartments, the property didn’t even have laundry in the building. Now, rental properties are often competing against each other to provide the best amenities.

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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! 

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The Rental Move-In Inspection Checklist: A Guide for Renters

Written by: Trey Huguley

The move-in inspection checklist is a crucial tool for both tenants and landlords. This checklist, provided by the team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com, helps document the condition of an apartment at the time of move-in.