
Cheap 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the West Baltimore Neighborhood of Baltimore, MD from $500 (47 Rentals)


833 N Fulton Ave

2933 Presstman St

710 N Fulton Ave

2933 Presstman St

2501 Linden Ave

833 N Fulton Ave

2501 Linden Ave

837 N Fulton Ave
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1211 Poplar Grove St

2207 Whittier Ave

210 N Mount St

2933 Presstman St

1927 Harlem Ave

833 N Fulton Ave

710 N Fulton Ave

1927 Harlem Ave

1211 Poplar Grove St
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306 N Fremont Ave

1025 N Carey St

710 N Fulton Ave

825 N Fulton Ave

1633 N Payson St

1216 W Lafayette Ave

1021 W Baltimore St, Unit C

2326 McCulloh St

2326 McCulloh St
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2311 W Lexington St

Westview on the Avenue

2537 Madison Ave

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1718 McCulloh St, Unit 1, Unit 1

2920 Parkwood Ave

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1820 Madison Ave, Unit Room 3F, Unit Room 3F

2572 McCulloh St

1432 N Fulton Ave

Midtown at Coppin Heights
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Poe Homes

Calloway Row Apartments

Penn Square I

Temple Gardens

Frederick Douglass

Penn North Plaza

HI-1001 W Lafayette Ave

2826 Windsor Ave

North Carey Street Apartments
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Bon Secours

HI-1911 W Baltimore St
West Baltimore, Baltimore, MD Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in West Baltimore?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Baltimore Studio Apartments | $1,191 | $875 | $1,585 |
West Baltimore 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,033 | $500 | $1,960 |
| West Baltimore 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,421 | $975 | $2,300 |
| West Baltimore 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,748 | $1,105 | $3,275 |
| West Baltimore 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,782 | $1,565 | $2,000 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap West Baltimore Apartments
What is the price of a cheap apartment in West Baltimore?
The cheapest apartment in West Baltimore is Penn Square I which is listed at $797, while the average apartment in West Baltimore costs $1,782.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in West Baltimore?
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 11 regular apartments in West Baltimore 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?
Cheap apartments in West Baltimore have an average cost of $492 which is $1,290 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in West Baltimore.
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