
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Southwest Baltimore Neighborhood of Baltimore, MD from $500 (19 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Southwest Baltimore area of Baltimore.


300 Marydell Rd

101 Edgewood St

514 S Longwood St

100 N Hilton St

3523 Edmondson Ave
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400 Mt Holly St

3523 Edmondson Ave

1211 Poplar Grove St

823 N Woodington Rd

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300 Marydell Rd

3523 Edmondson Ave

3509 Edmondson Ave
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721 N Woodington Rd
Southwest Baltimore, Baltimore, MD Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Southwest Baltimore?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest Baltimore 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,071 | $650 | $1,310 |
| Southwest Baltimore 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,347 | $1,000 | $1,750 |
| Southwest Baltimore 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,673 | $1,454 | $2,000 |
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There are currently 19 rentals with your search options within a 1 mile radius of the Southwest Baltimore Neighborhood of Baltimore, MD.
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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 Greens at Irvington Mews 2 - Senior Apartments 62+ 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greens at Irvington Mews 2 - Senior Apartments 62+ | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $533 |
| Stone Hills | 1BR 1BA(465) | 1BR,1BA | $925 |
| Ten Hills | 0BR 1BA (380) | Studio,1BA | $925 |
| College Gardens & Melbourne Apts /Townhouses | 1 Bedroom Garden | 1BR,1BA | $978 |
| Caral Gardens Apartments and Townhomes | The Iris | 2BR,1BA | $1,090 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Southwest Baltimore, MD
As of March 21, 2026 the best value apartment in the Southwest Baltimore area is the $0.91 price per square foot 414 S Augusta Ave Model at 414 S Augusta Ave, Unit 414 in the in the Violetville neighborhood starting from $2,000. The second greatest value Southwest Baltimore apartment is the The Chesapeake Renovated Model at Williston Apartments & Townhomes starting at $1,750 with a $1.71 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 414 S Augusta Ave, Unit 414 | 414 S Augusta Ave | 3BR,1.5BA | $0.91 |
| Williston Apartments & Townhomes | The Chesapeake Renovated | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.71 |
| Greens at Irvington Mews 2 - Senior Apartments 62+ | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.47 |
| Hillside Park | 2 Bedroom / 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.73 |
| Caral Gardens Apartments and Townhomes | The Vine | 1BR,1BA | $1.73 |
| Woodington West Apartments | The Edgewood | 1BR,1BA | $1.83 |
| College Gardens & Melbourne Apts /Townhouses | 1 Bedroom Garden | 1BR,1BA | $1.90 |
| Stone Hills | 1BR 1BA(465) | 1BR,1BA | $1.99 |
| Ten Hills | 0BR 1BA (380) | Studio ,1BA | $2.43 |
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 - Senior Apartments 62+ which is listed at $533, while the average apartment in Southwest Baltimore costs $1,575.
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 $286 which is $1,289 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Southwest Baltimore.
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