Cheap Homes for Rent in Union Square Neighborhood of Baltimore, MD from $400 (84 Rentals)

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property at 1615 N Ellamont St

$650

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$650

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1 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

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1615 N Ellamont St

BaltimoreMD21216

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property at 646 W Conway St

$750 - $765

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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646 W Conway St

BaltimoreMD21230

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property at 1216 W Lafayette Ave

$800 - $860

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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1216 W Lafayette Ave

BaltimoreMD21217

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Cheapest Available Union Square Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Union Square area of Baltimore, MD is a 1 Bed unit found at North Avenue Gateway II priced from $745. Penn Square I has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $797. Here are the most affordable Union Square apartments for rent in Baltimore, MD:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
North Avenue Gateway II1 Bedroom/1 Bath C1BR,1BA$745
Penn Square I2 Bedroom/1 Bath B2BR,1BA$797
Hampton Court ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$900
HI-1001 W Lafayette Ave1/11BR,1BA$900
22 LightOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$915
Saint Paul RegencyStudio apartmentStudio,1BA$925
Printers Square Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$933

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Union Square, MD

As of May 08, 2026 the best value apartment in the Union Square area is the $1.10 price per square foot 836 Park Ave Model at 836 Park Ave, Unit Penthousew-Roof-TopDeck in the in the Inner Harbor neighborhood starting from $3,250. The second greatest value Union Square apartment is the 1017 Hollins St Model at 1017 Hollins St starting at $1,350 with a $1.13 price per square foot in the Inner Harbor neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Union Square apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
836 Park Ave, Unit Penthousew-Roof-TopDeck836 Park Ave2BR,2.5BA$1.10
1017 Hollins St1017 Hollins St1BR,1BA$1.13
2735 W North Ave, Unit #32735 W North Ave2BR,1BA$1.09
1718 McCulloh St, Unit 11718 McCulloh St1BR,1BA$0.95
1716 McCulloh St, Unit 21716 McCulloh StStudio ,1BA$0.88
1720 McCulloh St, Unit 41720 McCulloh St2BR,1BA$1.00
HI-1911 W Baltimore St1/11BR,1BA$1.11
Printers Square Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.16
HI-1001 W Lafayette Ave1/11BR,1BA$1.13
Penn Square I1 Bedroom/1 Bath A1BR,1BA$1.09

Frequently Asked Questions about Union Square

What type of rentals are currently available in Union Square?

There are currently 1312 Apartments for Rent in Union Square, MD with pricing that ranges from $550 to $8,383. There are also 404 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Union Square ranging from $475 to $11,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Union Square?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Union Square ranges from $475 to $11,000 with an average monthly rent of $1,631.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Union Square?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Union Square range from $1,105 to $4,786, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $720 to $6,900. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $550 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,247.

Expert Rental Resources

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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