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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 Studio unit found at Vivo Living Baltimore priced from $899. Mount Vernon Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,019. Here are the most affordable Southern Baltimore apartments for rent in Baltimore, MD:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Vivo Living BaltimoreThe Petite StudioStudio,1BA$899
Mount Vernon ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,019
Arbuta Arms Apartments*1 Bedroom 1 Bath - Brighton Floor Plan1BR,1BA$1,047
8 Howard and The 305A261BR,1BA$1,100
Riverview Townhomes1 bedroom 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,169
Waters Edge Townhomes2 Bedroom Oak2BR,1BA$1,199
Algonquin ApartmentsOne bedroom1BR,1BA$1,200
Vision on LombardA1Studio,1BA$1,205
The Apartments at Charles PlazaCharles Towers StudioStudio,1BA$1,240
University Place ApartmentsUPA - StudioStudio,1BA$1,250

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Southern Baltimore, MD

As of July 26, 2025 the best value apartment in the Southern Baltimore area is the $1.79 price per square foot 2A Model at Symphony Center Apartments in the in the Inner Harbor neighborhood starting from $2,280. The second greatest value Southern Baltimore apartment is the 3 Bedroom 1 Bath Model at Mount Vernon Apartments starting at $2,299 with a $1.92 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$1.79
Mount Vernon Apartments3 Bedroom 1 Bath3BR,1BA$1.92
500 W - Located on the UMB Campus!Lombard3BR,2BA$1.13
Riverview Townhomes3 bedroom 1 bath3BR,1BA$1.64
Camden CourtSmall 2 Bedroom 2 Bath- Premiu2BR,2BA$2.05
Chesapeake Commons1x11BR,1BA$1.84
Arbuta Arms Apartments*1 Bedroom 1 Bath - Brighton Floor Plan1BR,1BA$1.37
Waters Edge Townhomes2 Bedroom UG DLX + Washer/Dryer + New Kitchen2BR,1BA$1.99
Standard1Bedroom 1Bathroom1BR,1BA$2.36
Redwood PlaceStudio, 1 BathroomStudio ,1BA$2.27

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Southern Baltimore, Baltimore, MD

Ranked #75

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.0
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 $1,250.

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

The cheapest apartment in Southern Baltimore is Arbuta Arms Apartments* which is listed at $1,047, while the average apartment in Southern Baltimore costs $3,945.

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 93 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 $537 which is $3,408 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Southern Baltimore.

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