
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Southern Baltimore Neighborhood of Baltimore, MD from $700 (43 Rentals)
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1421 S Carey St

1421 S Carey St

2030 Wilkens Ave

Riverview Townhomes

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Earl Court

Vision on Lombard

The Apartments at Charles Plaza
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8 Howard and The 305

Arbuta Arms Apartments*

University Place Apartments

300 W Fayette St

Redwood Place

Algonquin Apartments

Chesapeake Commons
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500 Park Avenue

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Marketplace at Fells Point

520 Park Avenue

Arrive Inner Harbor

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225 N Calvert

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The Sail Cloth Factory

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Center West

Camden Court
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Avalon 555 President

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2Hopkins

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The Quill by Alta

Redwood Campus Center, LLC

9 E. Mount Royal

ReNew Federal Hill East & West

101 Cross Street

Trinity St 906
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1017 W Cross St

630 Wyeth St

1329 Herkimer St

1207 Washington Blvd

1155 Ward St

627 S Pulaski St

1349 Ward St

1303 W Ostend St
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1313 James St

1111 W Hamburg St

Waters Edge Townhomes
Southern Baltimore, Baltimore, MD Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Southern Baltimore?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southern Baltimore Studio Apartments | $1,689 | $999 | $3,259 |
| Southern Baltimore 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,055 | $750 | $4,269 |
| Southern Baltimore 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,729 | $1,099 | $7,173 |
| Southern Baltimore 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,864 | $1,349 | $4,786 |
| Southern Baltimore 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,235 | $1,231 | $1,247 |
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There are currently 43 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Southern Baltimore Neighborhood of Baltimore, MD.
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Cheapest Available Southern Baltimore Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Southern Baltimore area of Baltimore, MD is a Studio unit found at Earl Court priced from $999. Vision on Lombard has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,060. Here are the most affordable Southern Baltimore apartments for rent in Baltimore, MD:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earl Court | Studio | Studio,1BA | $999 |
| Vision on Lombard | A1 | Studio,1BA | $1,060 |
| The Apartments at Charles Plaza | Charles Towers Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,090 |
| Riverview Townhomes | 2 bedroom 1bath | 2BR,1BA | $1,099 |
| VIVO Living Baltimore | The Petite Studio - S | Studio,1BA | $1,099 |
| University Place Apartments | UPA - Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,150 |
| Redwood Place | Studio, 1 Bathroom | Studio,1BA | $1,199 |
| Algonquin Apartments | Large One bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,200 |
| 8 Howard and The 305 | S21 | Studio,1BA | $1,200 |
| Arbuta Arms Apartments* | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath - Carlton Floor Plan | 2BR,1BA | $1,230 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Southern Baltimore, MD
As of March 23, 2026 the best value apartment in the Southern Baltimore area is the $1.72 price per square foot 2A Model at Symphony Center Apartments in the in the Inner Harbor neighborhood starting from $2,185. The second greatest value Southern Baltimore apartment is the 2 Bedroom 1 Bath - Cardiff Floor Plan Model at Arbuta Arms Apartments* starting at $1,265 with a $1.36 price per square foot in the South Baltimore neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Southern Baltimore apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Symphony Center Apartments | 2A | 2BR,2BA | $1.72 |
| Arbuta Arms Apartments* | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath - Cardiff Floor Plan | 2BR,1BA | $1.36 |
| Riverview Townhomes | 3 bedroom 1 bath | 3BR,1BA | $1.48 |
| Chesapeake Commons | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.56 |
| Waters Edge Townhomes | 2 Bedroom UG + Washer/Dryer | 2BR,1BA | $1.89 |
| Algonquin Apartments | Large One bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.67 |
| Redwood Place | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.21 |
| Center West | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $2.29 |
| Earl Court | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $1.67 |
| The Apartments at Charles Plaza | 39 West Lex Studio | Studio ,1BA | $2.10 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleSouthern Baltimore, Baltimore, MD
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Among cities in Maryland for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
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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 $1,230.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Southern Baltimore?
The cheapest apartment in Southern Baltimore is The Apartments at Charles Plaza which is listed at $1,146, while the average apartment in Southern Baltimore costs $4,363.
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 498 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 $1,687 which is $2,676 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Southern Baltimore.
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