Cheap Apartments for Rent in the West Baltimore City Neighborhood of Baltimore, MD from $500 (11 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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3320 Presstman St
1 to 2 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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Cheapest Available West Baltimore City Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the West Baltimore City area of Baltimore, MD is a 1 Bed unit found at Greens at Irvington Mews 2 - Senior Apartments 62+ priced from $533. Maiden Choice Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $700. Here are the most affordable West Baltimore City apartments for rent in Baltimore, MD:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Greens at Irvington Mews 2 - Senior Apartments 62+1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$533
Maiden Choice ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$700
North Avenue Gateway II1 bdr1BR,1BA$745
North Avenue Gateway2 bdr2BR,1BA$749
Stone Hills1BR 1BA(465)1BR,1BA$925

Best Value Apartments for Rent in West Baltimore City, MD

As of January 25, 2026 the best value apartment in the West Baltimore City area is the $0.91 price per square foot 414 S Augusta Ave Model at 414 S Augusta Ave, Unit 414 in the in the Violetville neighborhood starting from $2,000. The second greatest value West Baltimore City apartment is the 2735 W North Ave Model at 2735 W North Ave, Unit #2 starting at $1,325 with a $1.12 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.
414 S Augusta Ave, Unit 414414 S Augusta Ave3BR,1.5BA$0.91
2735 W North Ave, Unit #22735 W North Ave1BR,1BA$1.12
UplandsPhase 2 - 2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.43
Williston Apartments & TownhomesThe Chesapeake2BR,1.5BA$1.36
Ashburton3b3BR,1BA$1.27
Northwest TownhomesThe Axis2BR,1BA$1.27
North Avenue Gateway2 bdr2BR,1BA$0.75
Maiden Choice ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$0.74
Midtown at Coppin Heights2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.31
North Avenue Gateway II1 bdr1BR,1BA$1.22

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 $1,040.

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

The cheapest apartment in West Baltimore City is Greens at Irvington Mews 2 - Senior Apartments 62+ which is listed at $533, while the average apartment in West Baltimore City costs $1,775.

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 29 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 $446 which is $1,329 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in West Baltimore City.

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