Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Southwest Baltimore Neighborhood of Baltimore, MD from $500 (37 Rentals)

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$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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Hillside Park
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Hillside Park

4902 Parkton CtBaltimore, MD 21229
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Ten Hills
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Ten Hills

219 Atholgate LnBaltimore, 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 Woodington West Apartments priced from $961. 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
Woodington West ApartmentsThe Edgewood1BR,1BA$961
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
Hillside Park2 Bedroom / 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1,278
Williston Apartments & TownhomesThe Chesapeake2BR,1BA$1,395

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Southwest Baltimore, MD

As of May 08, 2026 the best value apartment in the Southwest Baltimore area is the $1.53 price per square foot The Fort Model at Williston Apartments & Townhomes in the in the Violetville neighborhood starting from $1,625. The second greatest value Southwest Baltimore apartment is the 4207 Euclid Ave Model at 4207 Euclid Ave, Unit 1 starting at $1,000 with a $1.11 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.
Williston Apartments & TownhomesThe Fort3BR,1.5BA$1.53
4207 Euclid Ave, Unit 14207 Euclid Ave1BR,1BA$1.11
Hillside Park2 Bedroom / 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.73
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$1.55
College Gardens & Melbourne Apts /Townhouses1 Bedroom Garden1BR,1BA$1.90

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 Woodington West Apartments which is listed at $961, while the average apartment in Southwest Baltimore costs $1,625.

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 8 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 $271 which is $1,354 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Southwest Baltimore.

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