
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the West Arlington Neighborhood of Baltimore, MD from $500 (20 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the West Arlington area of Baltimore.


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West Arlington, Baltimore, MD Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in West Arlington?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Arlington Studio Apartments | $1,050 | $1,000 | $1,155 |
| West Arlington 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,211 | $700 | $2,233 |
| West Arlington 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,380 | $950 | $2,732 |
| West Arlington 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,711 | $1,025 | $2,112 |
| West Arlington 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,250 | $2,250 | $2,250 |
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There are currently 20 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the West Arlington Neighborhood of Baltimore, MD.
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Cheapest Available West Arlington Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the West Arlington area of Baltimore, MD is a 1 Bed unit found at Park Heights Place priced from $579. Ashburton Woods Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $975. Here are the most affordable West Arlington apartments for rent in Baltimore, MD:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Park Heights Place | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $579 |
| Ashburton Woods Apartments | One Bedroom/1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $975 |
| Milford Station | Studio Classic | Studio,1BA | $1,000 |
| Green Acres Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,025 |
| The Village at Jones Falls | The Porter | 1BR,1BA | $1,075 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in West Arlington, MD
As of January 28, 2026 the best value apartment in the West Arlington area is the $0.35 price per square foot 3213 Dorchester Rd Model at 3213 Dorchester Rd, Unit 2 in the in the Burleith-Leighton neighborhood starting from $950. The second greatest value West Arlington apartment is the 3404 Alto Rd Model at 3404 Alto Rd, Unit 2nd floor starting at $1,400 with a $1.00 price per square foot in the Burleith-Leighton neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for West Arlington apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3213 Dorchester Rd, Unit 2 | 3213 Dorchester Rd | 2BR,1BA | $0.35 |
| 3404 Alto Rd, Unit 2nd floor | 3404 Alto Rd | 2BR,1BA | $1.00 |
| 5327 Wesley Ave, Unit 2nd Floor | 5327 Wesley Ave | 3BR,1BA | $1.52 |
| Ashburton Woods Apartments | Two Bedroom/1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.11 |
| Embassy Aparments | 2BR/2.0BA | 2BR,2BA | $1.47 |
| Ashburton | 3b | 3BR,1BA | $1.27 |
| Samester Apartments | 2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.48 |
| Cross Country Manor Apartments | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath Den | 2BR,1BA | $1.49 |
| Metro Pointe | A1RP | 1BR,1BA | $1.42 |
| Park Heights Place | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.00 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap West Arlington Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in West Arlington?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in West Arlington is under $1,105.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in West Arlington?
The cheapest apartment in West Arlington is Park Heights Place which is listed at $579, while the average apartment in West Arlington costs $2,250.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in West Arlington?
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 18 regular apartments in West Arlington 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 West Arlington?
Cheap apartments in West Arlington have an average cost of $482 which is $1,768 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in West Arlington.
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