
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Southern Baltimore Neighborhood of Baltimore, MD from $850 (31 Rentals)
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The Billie

Vision on Lombard

Vivo Living Baltimore

The Apartments at Charles Plaza

Arbuta Arms Apartments*

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Redwood Place

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The Hammond at Greenmount Park

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Marketplace at Fells Point

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225 N Calvert
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1102 Carroll St

2220 Eagle St

621 S Pulaski St

1350 Carroll St
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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 | $1,479 | $1,035 | $3,023 |
| Southern Baltimore 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,099 | $850 | $3,929 |
| Southern Baltimore 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,774 | $1,239 | $7,238 |
| Southern Baltimore 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,414 | $1,850 | $4,932 |
| Southern Baltimore 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,160 | $1,160 | $1,160 |
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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 The Billie priced from $995. Vision on Lombard has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,035. Here are the most affordable Southern Baltimore apartments for rent in Baltimore, MD:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Billie | the April | Studio, 1BA | $995 |
| Vision on Lombard | A1 | Studio, 1BA | $1,035 |
| Vivo Living Baltimore | The Petite Studio | Studio, 1BA | $1,099 |
| Arbuta Arms Apartments* | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath - Ashley Floor Plan | 1BR, 1BA | $1,125 |
| 300 W Fayette St | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio, 1BA | $1,150 |
| Phoenix on Park | Studio + Den - Raven | Studio, 1BA | $1,150 |
| 8 Howard and The 305 | A14 | 1BR, 1BA | $1,195 |
| Redwood Place | Studio, 1 Bathroom | Studio, 1BA | $1,199 |
| Algonquin Apartments | Large One bedroom | 1BR, 1BA | $1,200 |
| The Apartments at Charles Plaza | Charles Towers 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR, 1BA | $1,263 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Southern Baltimore, MD
As of September 22, 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 Inner Harbor neighborhood starting from $2,190. The second greatest value Southern Baltimore apartment is the 3 Bedroom Model at The Hammond at Greenmount Park in the Inner Harbor neighborhood starting at $2,245 with a $1.87 price per square foot. 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 |
| The Hammond at Greenmount Park | 3 Bedroom | 3BR, 2BA | $1.87 |
| Harbor Hill Apartments | A13 | 1BR, 1BA | $2.06 |
| Chesapeake Commons | 1x1 | 1BR, 1BA | $1.56 |
| Algonquin Apartments | Large One bedroom | 1BR, 1BA | $1.67 |
| Arbuta Arms Apartments* | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath - Ashley Floor Plan | 1BR, 1BA | $1.61 |
| The Apartments at Charles Plaza | 39 West Lex Studio | Studio, 1BA | $2.24 |
| 8 Howard and The 305 | A21 | 1BR, 1BA | $2.26 |
| 222 Saratoga | Studio / 1 Bath | Studio, 1BA | $2.33 |
| Phoenix on Park | Studio + Den - Raven | Studio, 1BA | $2.25 |
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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 $1,263.
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 $1,125, while the average apartment in Southern Baltimore costs $2,093.
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 417 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 $1,406 which is $687 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Southern Baltimore.
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