Cheap Homes for Rent in West Baltimore Neighborhood of Baltimore, MD from $500 (27 Rentals)

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property at 1232 W Lafayette Ave

$780 - $950

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$780 - $950
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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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1232 W Lafayette Ave

BaltimoreMD21217
property at 2301 Harlem Ave

$800

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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2301 Harlem Ave

BaltimoreMD21216

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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. HI-1001 W Lafayette Ave has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $900. 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
HI-1001 W Lafayette Ave1/11BR,1BA$900
Westview on the AvenueRussell2BR,1BA$975
Midtown at Coppin Heights1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$995
HI-1911 W Baltimore St1/11BR,1BA$1,000
Walbrook Mill Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1,000

Best Value Apartments for Rent in West Baltimore, MD

As of April 23, 2026 the best value apartment in the West Baltimore area is the $0.85 price per square foot 2026 Druid Hill Ave Model at 2026 Druid Hill Ave, Unit Unit 2 in the in the Inner Harbor neighborhood starting from $1,950. The second greatest value West Baltimore apartment is the 1017 Hollins St Model at 1017 Hollins St starting at $1,350 with a $1.13 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.
2026 Druid Hill Ave, Unit Unit 22026 Druid Hill Ave3BR,3BA$0.85
1017 Hollins St1017 Hollins St1BR,1BA$1.13
1718 McCulloh St, Unit 11718 McCulloh St1BR,1BA$0.95
1716 McCulloh St, Unit 21716 McCulloh StStudio ,1BA$0.88
1720 McCulloh St, Unit 41720 McCulloh St2BR,1BA$1.00
Whitelock Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.20
Elgin Townhomes2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.25
HI-1911 W Baltimore St1/11BR,1BA$1.11
HI-1001 W Lafayette Ave1/11BR,1BA$1.13
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 277 Apartments for Rent in West Baltimore, MD with pricing that ranges from $600 to $3,275. There are also 133 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in West Baltimore ranging from $500 to $4,000.

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 $500 to $4,000 with an average monthly rent of $1,466.

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 $1,105 to $3,275, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,320 to $2,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $600 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,565.

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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