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property at 1232 W Lafayette Ave

$780 - $1,100

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$780 - $1,100
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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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1232 W Lafayette Ave

BaltimoreMD21217

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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 2 Beds unit found at Penn Square I priced from $797. Westview on the Avenue has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,020. Here are the most affordable West Baltimore apartments for rent in Baltimore, MD:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Penn Square I2 Bedroom/1 Bath B2BR,1BA$797
Westview on the AvenueFranklin1BR,1BA$1,020
Union Rowe1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,032
2348 Eutaw Plz1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$1,095
The Hills at LakeviewSilken1BR,1BA$1,200

Best Value Apartments for Rent in West Baltimore, MD

As of June 08, 2026 the best value apartment in the West Baltimore area is the $0.89 price per square foot 2920 Auchentoroly Ter Model at 2920 Auchentoroly Ter, Unit A2 in the in the Druid Hill Park neighborhood starting from $1,700. The second greatest value West Baltimore apartment is the 1017 Hollins St Model at 1017 Hollins St starting at $1,250 with a $1.04 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
2920 Auchentoroly Ter, Unit A22920 Auchentoroly Ter2BR,1BA$0.89
1017 Hollins St1017 Hollins St1BR,1BA$1.04
818 Whitelock St, Unit Apt. 4818 Whitelock St2BR,1.5BA$1.36
Whitelock Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.20
Elgin Townhomes2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.25
1716 McCulloh St, Unit 21716 McCulloh StStudio ,1BA$0.88
834 N Carey St, Unit 3834 N Carey St1BR,1BA$0.85
1720 McCulloh St, Unit 31720 McCulloh St1BR,1BA$0.80
1847 Druid Hill Ave, Unit 1847 Druid Hill Ave1847 Druid Hill Ave1BR,1BA$1.27
Penn Square I1 Bedroom/1 Bath A1BR,1BA$1.09

Frequently Asked Questions about West Baltimore

What type of rentals are currently available in West Baltimore?

There are currently 278 Apartments for Rent in West Baltimore, MD with pricing that ranges from $500 to $3,275. There are also 160 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in West Baltimore ranging from $475 to $3,800.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in West Baltimore?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in West Baltimore ranges from $475 to $3,800 with an average monthly rent of $1,604.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in West Baltimore?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in West Baltimore range from $814 to $3,275, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,200 to $3,800. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $550 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $2,100.

Expert Rental Resources

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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I’m going to talk with you as a seasoned property manager and friend. So, let’s start with your security deposit. I want you to think about this guide as insider information. You deserve your deposit back.