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property at 5 S Wickham Rd

$950 - $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
Jamestowne ApartmentsThe ColonyStudio,1BA$960
Oaklee Village Apartments1B1BR,1BA$965
Stone Hills1BR 1BA(465)1BR,1BA$975
College Gardens & Melbourne Apts /Townhouses1 Bedroom Garden1BR,1BA$978
2210 Roslyn Ave1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$999
Kendale Apartments1-bed 1-Bath1BR,1BA$1,000
Caral Gardens Apartments and TownhomesThe Iris2BR,1BA$1,090

Best Value Apartments for Rent in West Baltimore City, MD

As of June 14, 2026 the best value apartment in the West Baltimore City area is the $1.53 price per square foot Three Bedroom Townhome - 1,088 sqft Model at Gwynnbrook Townhomes in the in the Walbrook neighborhood starting from $1,660. The second greatest value West Baltimore City apartment is the 3BR 1.5BA(1000) Model at Ten Hills starting at $1,500 with a $1.50 price per square foot in the Violetville 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.
Gwynnbrook TownhomesThree Bedroom Townhome - 1,088 sqft3BR,1BA$1.53
Ten Hills3BR 1.5BA(1000)3BR,1.5BA$1.50
Elgin Townhomes2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.25
Catons Villas North Townhomes2 bd/ 1.5 ba Townhome2BR,1.5BA$1.58
Maiden Choice ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$0.74
Mallow Hills2BR 1.5BA(900)2BR,1.5BA$1.38
Walbrook Mill Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.55
4130 Woodhaven Ave, Unit 1 Bedroom Apartment4130 Woodhaven Ave1BR,1BA$1.38
3407 Elgin Ave2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$1.56
North Avenue Gateway II1 Bedroom/1 Bath A1BR,1BA$1.46

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Beyond the Classroom: Discovering Baltimore's Best Student Friendly Neighborhoods

Baltimore Student Housing - Find your perfect rental! Explore top neighborhoods near Baltimore colleges & universities for vibrant student living.

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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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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
West Baltimore City, Baltimore, MD

Ranked #191

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
Pet Friendly

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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 $1,730.

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 23 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 $224 which is $1,506 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in West Baltimore City.

Expert Rental Resources

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Helpful Local Expert Guides

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A Baltimore Local Expert’s Guide To 10 Budget-Friendly Neighborhoods to Rent

Written by: Sarah Bregel

There are few cities more eclectic and diverse than Baltimore, Maryland. I should know. I've lived in various parts of Baltimore for most of my life.

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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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For so many of us, pets are the best companions and a big part of our lives. For this reason, a pet-friendly house or apartment is often a very important - and nonnegotiable - part of a move.

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Neighborhood and Market Insights: How to Choose the Right Area to Rent

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