
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the West Baltimore Neighborhood of Baltimore, MD from $400 (28 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the West Baltimore area of Baltimore.


837 N Fulton Ave

2501 Linden Ave

1706 N Bentalou St
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Westview on the Avenue

2543 Calverton Heights Ave

Walbrook Mill Apartments

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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 | $1,587 | $1,275 | $1,900 |
| West Baltimore 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,021 | $600 | $1,375 |
| West Baltimore 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,365 | $952 | $1,995 |
| West Baltimore 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,596 | $1,105 | $2,350 |
| West Baltimore 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,199 | $1,800 | $2,600 |
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There are currently 28 rentals with your search options within a 1 mile radius of the West Baltimore Neighborhood of Baltimore, MD.
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Cheapest Available West Baltimore Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the West Baltimore area of Baltimore, MD is a 1 Bed unit found at Penn Square priced from $600. Walbrook Mill Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $952. Here are the most affordable West Baltimore apartments for rent in Baltimore, MD:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Penn Square | 1 bdr | 1BR,1BA | $600 |
| Walbrook Mill Apartments | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $952 |
| Westview on the Avenue | Franklin | 1BR,1BA | $1,020 |
| Midtown at Coppin Heights | One Bed | 1BR,1BA | $1,045 |
| The Hills at Lakeview | Silken | 1BR,1BA | $1,200 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in West Baltimore, MD
As of October 27, 2025 the best value apartment in the West Baltimore area is the $0.95 price per square foot 2920 Auchentoroly Ter Model at 2920 Auchentoroly Ter, Unit A2 in the in the Druid Hill Park neighborhood starting from $1,800. The second greatest value West Baltimore apartment is the 1732 Linden Ave Model at 1732 Linden Ave, Unit Front starting at $1,695 with a $1.30 price per square foot in the Inner Harbor neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for West Baltimore apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2920 Auchentoroly Ter, Unit A2 | 2920 Auchentoroly Ter | 2BR,1BA | $0.95 |
| 1732 Linden Ave, Unit Front | 1732 Linden Ave | 3BR,2BA | $1.30 |
| 818 Whitelock St, Unit Apt. 1 | 818 Whitelock St | 3BR,2.5BA | $1.38 |
| Northwest Townhomes | The Axis | 2BR,1BA | $1.27 |
| 1720 McCulloh St, Unit 4 | 1720 McCulloh St | 1BR,1BA | $0.85 |
| 834 N Carey St, Unit 3 | 834 N Carey St | 1BR,1BA | $0.85 |
| 1531 W Fairmount Ave, Unit 2 | 1531 W Fairmount Ave | 1BR,1BA | $1.33 |
| Penn Square | 2 bdr | 2BR,1BA | $0.80 |
| 2215 Brookfield Ave, Unit Spacious one-bedroom | 2215 Brookfield Ave | 1BR,1BA | $1.19 |
| Walbrook Mill Apartments | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.14 |
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 which is listed at $600, while the average apartment in West Baltimore costs $2,199.
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 $385 which is $1,814 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in West Baltimore.
Expert Rental Resources
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