Cheap Apartments for Rent in the West Baltimore City Neighborhood of Baltimore, MD from $600 (34 Rentals)

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North Avenue Gateway
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

North Avenue Gateway

3003 W North AveBaltimore, MD 21216
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Kendale Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Kendale Apartments

1037 Maiden Choice LnBaltimore, MD 21229
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3320 Presstman St
1 Bedroom Apartments

3320 Presstman St

3320 Presstman StBaltimore, MD 21216
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Westchester Gardens
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Westchester Gardens

2708 Talbot RdBaltimore, MD 21216
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Pangea Oaks
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Pangea Oaks

2908-2910 Garrison BlvdBaltimore, MD 21216
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3302 Clifton Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

3302 Clifton Ave

3302-3306 Clifton AveBaltimore, MD 21216
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3512 Clifton Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

3512 Clifton Ave

3512-3516 Clifton AveBaltimore, MD 21216
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Stone Hills
1 Bedroom Apartments

Stone Hills

201 S Beechfield AveBaltimore, MD 21229
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Greenwich Gardens
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Greenwich Gardens

5100 Greenwich AveBaltimore, MD 21229
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Carriage House
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Carriage House

131-139 N Bend RdBaltimore, MD 21229
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Elmer Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Elmer Apartments

2301 Monticello RdBaltimore, MD 21216
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Elgin Townhomes
2 Bedroom Apartments

Elgin Townhomes

2803 Elgin AveBaltimore, MD 21216
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Parkway Overlook
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Parkway Overlook

1610 Hilton StBaltimore, MD 21216
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West Baltimore City, Baltimore, MD Local Guide

Cheapest Available West Baltimore City Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the West Baltimore City area of Baltimore, MD is a 2 Beds unit found at Midtown at Coppin Heights priced from $697. North Avenue Gateway has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $749. Here are the most affordable West Baltimore City apartments for rent in Baltimore, MD:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Midtown at Coppin HeightsTwo Bed2BR,1BA$697
North Avenue Gateway2 bdr2BR,1BA$749
North Avenue Gateway II2 bdr2BR,1BA$751
Stone Hills1BR 1BA(465)1BR,1BA$925
Oaklee Village Apartments1B1BR,1BA$945
Nottingham SouthStudio, 1 bathStudio,1BA$950
College Gardens & Melbourne Apts /Townhouses1 Bedroom Garden1BR,1BA$973
Nottingham GardensLarge One Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,000
Walbrook Mill Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,016
Coventry ManorTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1,050

Best Value Apartments for Rent in West Baltimore City, MD

As of August 02, 2025 the best value apartment in the West Baltimore City area is the $0.59 price per square foot 1723 Hall Ave Model at 1723 Hall Ave, Unit B in the in the South Baltimore neighborhood starting from $1,249. The second greatest value West Baltimore City apartment is the 2735 W North Ave Model at 2735 W North Ave, Unit #3 starting at $1,225 with a $1.03 price per square foot in the Burleith-Leighton neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for West Baltimore City apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
1723 Hall Ave, Unit B1723 Hall Ave2BR,1BA$0.59
2735 W North Ave, Unit #32735 W North Ave2BR,1BA$1.03
Gwynnbrook TownhomesThree Bedroom Townhome - 1,088 sqft3BR,1BA$1.53
UplandsPhase 2 - 2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.43
Northwest TownhomesThe Axis2BR,1BA$1.27
Ten Hills3BR 1.5BA(1000)3BR,1.5BA$1.45
Ashburton2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.36
Coventry ManorTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.40
North Avenue Gateway1 bdr1BR,1BA$1.05
North Avenue Gateway II1 bdr1BR,1BA$1.46

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
West Baltimore City, Baltimore, MD

Ranked #241

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 West Baltimore City Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in West Baltimore City?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in West Baltimore City is under $1,050.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in West Baltimore City?

The cheapest apartment in West Baltimore City is North Avenue Gateway which is listed at $767, while the average apartment in West Baltimore City costs $1,717.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in West Baltimore City?

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 West Baltimore City 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 Baltimore City?

Cheap apartments in West Baltimore City have an average cost of $665 which is $1,052 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in West Baltimore City.

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