Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Southwest Baltimore Neighborhood of Baltimore, MD from $500 (27 Rentals)

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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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4227 Euclid Ave

BaltimoreMD21229

Southwest Baltimore, Baltimore, MD Local Guide

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 Greens at Irvington Mews 2 priced from $533. Stone Hills has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $925. Here are the most affordable Southwest Baltimore apartments for rent in Baltimore, MD:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Greens at Irvington Mews 21 Bedroom1BR,1BA$533
Stone Hills1BR 1BA(465)1BR,1BA$925
College Gardens & Melbourne Apts /Townhouses1 Bedroom Garden1BR,1BA$973
Woodington West ApartmentsThe Edgewood1BR,1BA$1,135
Ten Hills1BR 1BA(628)1BR,1BA$1,150
Caral Gardens Apartments and TownhomesThe Daisy2BR,1BA$1,250
Hunting Hills1BR 1BA(633)1BR,1BA$1,265
Hillside Park2 Bedroom / 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1,278

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Southwest Baltimore, MD

As of October 27, 2025 the best value apartment in the Southwest Baltimore area is the $1.06 price per square foot The Daisy Model at Caral Gardens Apartments and Townhomes in the in the Violetville neighborhood starting from $1,250. The second greatest value Southwest Baltimore apartment is the The Fort Model at Williston Apartments & Townhomes starting at $1,655 with a $1.56 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.
Caral Gardens Apartments and TownhomesThe Daisy2BR,1BA$1.06
Williston Apartments & TownhomesThe Fort3BR,1.5BA$1.56
UplandsPhase 2 - 2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.43
4724 Frederick Ave, Unit 14724 Frederick AveStudio ,1BA$1.35
Greens at Irvington Mews 22 Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.47
622 Linnard St, Unit 2622 Linnard St2BR,1BA$1.18
Hillside Park2 Bedroom / 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.73
Ten Hills1BR 1BA(628)1BR,1BA$1.83
Woodington West ApartmentsThe Edgewood1BR,1BA$1.83
College Gardens & Melbourne Apts /Townhouses1 Bedroom Garden1BR,1BA$1.89

Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

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Don't Settle: How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Southwest Baltimore, Baltimore, MD

Ranked #243

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

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2.5
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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 Greens at Irvington Mews 2 which is listed at $533, while the average apartment in Southwest Baltimore costs $1,532.

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 $163 which is $1,369 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Southwest Baltimore.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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Written by: Sarah Bregel

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Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Back in the day when I rented one of my first apartments, the property didn’t even have laundry in the building. Now, rental properties are often competing against each other to provide the best amenities.

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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Everything is a negotiation in real estate! 

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The Rental Move-In Inspection Checklist: A Guide for Renters

Written by: Trey Huguley

The move-in inspection checklist is a crucial tool for both tenants and landlords. This checklist, provided by the team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com, helps document the condition of an apartment at the time of move-in.