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property at 3236 Lohrs Ln

$550 - $850

1 Bedroom Rentals

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3236 Lohrs Ln

BaltimoreMD21229
property at 5 S Wickham Rd

$925 - $1,150

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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5 S Wickham Rd

BaltimoreMD21229

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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 Studio unit found at Maiden Choice Apartments priced from $700. North Avenue Gateway II has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $745. Here are the most affordable West Baltimore City apartments for rent in Baltimore, MD:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Maiden Choice ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$700
North Avenue Gateway II1 Bedroom/1 Bath C1BR,1BA$745
2210 Roslyn Ave1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$899
Greenwich Gardens1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$930
Jamestowne ApartmentsThe ColonyStudio,1BA$960
College Gardens & Melbourne Apts /Townhouses1 Bedroom Garden1BR,1BA$978
Kendale Apartments1-bed 1-Bath1BR,1BA$1,000
Mallow Hills1BR 1BA(632)1BR,1BA$1,075
Walbrook Mill Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,080
Caral Gardens Apartments and TownhomesThe Iris2BR,1BA$1,090

Best Value Apartments for Rent in West Baltimore City, MD

As of July 30, 2026 the best value apartment in the West Baltimore City area is the $1.09 price per square foot 2735 W North Ave Model at 2735 W North Ave, Unit #3 in the in the Burleith-Leighton neighborhood starting from $1,300. The second greatest value West Baltimore City apartment is the 3 Beds, 2 Baths Model at Multiple SFR starting at $1,695 with a $1.47 price per square foot in the Southwest Baltimore 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.
2735 W North Ave, Unit #32735 W North Ave2BR,1BA$1.09
Multiple SFR3 Beds, 2 Baths3BR,2BA$1.47
Williston Apartments & TownhomesThe Fort3BR,1.5BA$1.56
Northwest TownhomesThe Axis2BR,1BA$1.29
Elgin Townhomes2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.25
3003 Presstman St3003 Presstman St2BR,2BA$1.40
Maiden Choice ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$0.74
North Avenue Gateway II1 Bedroom/1 Bath A1BR,1BA$1.46
Greenwich Gardens1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.55
2210 Roslyn Ave1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.50

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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West Baltimore City, Baltimore, MD

Ranked #265

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

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 $1,090.

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

The cheapest apartment in West Baltimore City is North Avenue Gateway II which is listed at $745, while the average apartment in West Baltimore City costs $1,755.

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 20 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 $260 which is $1,495 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in West Baltimore City.

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Baltimore, Maryland is an incredibly vibrant town known for some amazing colleges. I had the pleasure of growing up sandwiched between a few of them.

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