Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Southwest Baltimore Neighborhood of Baltimore, MD from $500 (40 Rentals)

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property at 5 S Wickham Rd

$950 - $1,150

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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5 S Wickham Rd

BaltimoreMD21229

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Stone Hills
1 Bedroom Apartments

Stone Hills

201 S Beechfield AveBaltimore, MD 21229
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Wildwood Gardens
2 Bedroom Apartments

Wildwood Gardens

1307 Wildwood PkyBaltimore, MD 21229
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Ten Hills
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Ten Hills

219 Atholgate LnBaltimore, MD 21229
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Hillside Park
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Hillside Park

4902 Parkton CtBaltimore, MD 21229

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Cheapest Available Southwest Baltimore Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Southwest Baltimore area of Baltimore, MD is a 1 Bed unit found at Stone Hills priced from $975. College Gardens & Melbourne Apts /Townhouses has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $978. Here are the most affordable Southwest Baltimore apartments for rent in Baltimore, MD:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Stone Hills1BR 1BA(465)1BR,1BA$975
College Gardens & Melbourne Apts /Townhouses1 Bedroom Garden1BR,1BA$978
Caral Gardens Apartments and TownhomesThe Iris2BR,1BA$1,090
Greens at Irvington Mews 2 - Senior Apartments 62+1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,102
Woodington West ApartmentsThe Edgewood1BR,1BA$1,135
Hunting Hills2BR 1BA(879)2BR,1BA$1,225
Hillside Park2 Bedroom / 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1,278
4500 Frederick Ave2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$1,295
Williston Apartments & TownhomesThe Chesapeake2BR,1BA$1,395
Ten Hills3BR 1.5BA(1000)3BR,1BA$1,500

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Southwest Baltimore, MD

As of June 25, 2026 the best value apartment in the Southwest Baltimore area is the $1.56 price per square foot 3 Beds, 2 Baths Model at Multiple SFR in the in the Southwest Baltimore neighborhood starting from $1,795. The second greatest value Southwest Baltimore apartment is the The Fort Model at Williston Apartments & Townhomes starting at $1,625 with a $1.53 price per square foot in the Violetville neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Southwest Baltimore apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Multiple SFR3 Beds, 2 Baths3BR,2BA$1.56
Williston Apartments & TownhomesThe Fort3BR,1.5BA$1.53
Ten Hills3BR 1.5BA(1000)3BR,1.5BA$1.50
Hunting Hills2BR 1BA(798)2BR,1BA$1.65
Caral Gardens Apartments and TownhomesThe Vine1BR,1BA$1.73
Greens at Irvington Mews 2 - Senior Apartments 62+1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.75
Woodington West ApartmentsThe Edgewood1BR,1BA$1.83
College Gardens & Melbourne Apts /Townhouses1 Bedroom Garden1BR,1BA$1.90
4500 Frederick Ave2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$2.59
Stone Hills1BR 1BA(465)1BR,1BA$2.10

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Southwest Baltimore Apartments

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

The cheapest apartment in Southwest Baltimore is Stone Hills which is listed at $975, while the average apartment in Southwest Baltimore costs $1,655.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Southwest 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 5 regular apartments in Southwest 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 Southwest Baltimore?

Cheap apartments in Southwest Baltimore have an average cost of $183 which is $1,472 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Southwest Baltimore.

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