Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Southwest Baltimore Neighborhood of Baltimore, MD from $500 (30 Rentals)

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Stone Hills
1 Bedroom Apartments

Stone Hills

201 S Beechfield AveBaltimore, MD 21229
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Ten Hills
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Ten Hills

219 Atholgate LnBaltimore, 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
Caral Gardens Apartments and TownhomesThe Vine1BR,1BA$1,040
Hunting Hills1BR 1BA(633)1BR,1BA$1,110
Woodington West ApartmentsThe Edgewood1BR,1BA$1,135
Hillside Park2 Bedroom / 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1,278
Williston Apartments & TownhomesThe Chesapeake2BR,1BA$1,395
UplandsPhase 2 - 2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1,500

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Southwest Baltimore, MD

As of December 13, 2025 the best value apartment in the Southwest Baltimore area is the $1.43 price per square foot Phase 2 - 2 Bedroom Model at Uplands in the in the Violetville neighborhood starting from $1,500. The second greatest value Southwest Baltimore apartment is the The Chesapeake Model at Williston Apartments & Townhomes starting at $1,395 with a $1.36 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.
UplandsPhase 2 - 2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.43
Williston Apartments & TownhomesThe Chesapeake2BR,1.5BA$1.36
Greens at Irvington Mews 22 Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.47
Hillside Park2 Bedroom / 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.73
Caral Gardens Apartments and TownhomesThe Vine1BR,1BA$1.61
Hunting Hills1BR 1BA(633)1BR,1BA$1.75
Woodington West ApartmentsThe Edgewood1BR,1BA$1.83
College Gardens & Melbourne Apts /Townhouses1 Bedroom Garden1BR,1BA$1.89
Stone Hills1BR 1BA(465)1BR,1BA$1.99

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Southwest Baltimore, Baltimore, MD

Ranked #243

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

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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 $1,525.

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 $172 which is $1,353 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Southwest Baltimore.

Expert Rental Resources

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Renting with Roommates: Realistic Expectations for Shared Lease

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

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Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

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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!