Cheap Homes for Rent in West Baltimore Neighborhood of Baltimore, MD from $400 (34 Rentals)

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Search the lowest-cost Homes available for rent right now in the West Baltimore area of Baltimore.

property at 2206 Penrose Ave

$600

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$600

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5 Bedroom, 2.5 Bath Townhome for Rent

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2206 Penrose Ave

BaltimoreMD21223

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property at 2843 Woodbrook Ave

$775

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$775

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$775

1 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Townhome for Rent

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2843 Woodbrook Ave

BaltimoreMD21217
property at 1216 W Lafayette Ave

$800 - $860

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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1216 W Lafayette Ave

BaltimoreMD21217

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property at 315 N Calhoun St

$950

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$950

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$950

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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315 N Calhoun St, Unit 1

315 N Calhoun St
BaltimoreMD21223
property at 2920 W North Ave

$1,000

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$1,000

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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2920 W North 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 1 Bed unit found at Penn Square priced from $600. Midtown at Coppin Heights has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 4 Beds apartment currently listed from $983. Here are the most affordable West Baltimore apartments for rent in Baltimore, MD:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Penn Square1 bdr1BR,1BA$600
Midtown at Coppin Heights4 Bed 2 Bath4BR,2BA$983
Westview on the AvenueFranklin1BR,1BA$1,020
Union Rowe1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,032

Best Value Apartments for Rent in West Baltimore, MD

As of March 09, 2026 the best value apartment in the West Baltimore area is the $0.96 price per square foot 1005 N Arlington Ave Model at 1005 N Arlington Ave, Unit Arlington A in the in the Inner Harbor neighborhood starting from $2,400. The second greatest value West Baltimore apartment is the 2026 Druid Hill Ave Model at 2026 Druid Hill Ave, Unit 2 starting at $1,950 with a $0.85 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.
1005 N Arlington Ave, Unit Arlington A1005 N Arlington Ave4BR,3BA$0.96
2026 Druid Hill Ave, Unit 22026 Druid Hill Ave3BR,3BA$0.85
1017 Hollins St1017 Hollins St1BR,1BA$1.13
2735 W North Ave, Unit #22735 W North Ave1BR,1BA$1.10
1720 McCulloh St, Unit 41720 McCulloh St1BR,1BA$0.85
834 N Carey St, Unit 3834 N Carey St1BR,1BA$0.85
1718 McCulloh St, Unit 11718 McCulloh St1BR,1BA$0.95
314 N Calhoun St, Unit 1314 N Calhoun St1BR,1BA$0.90
Penn Square2 bdr2BR,1BA$0.80
20 N Carey St, Unit 320 N Carey StStudio ,1BA$1.13

Frequently Asked Questions about West Baltimore

What type of rentals are currently available in West Baltimore?

There are currently 271 Apartments for Rent in West Baltimore, MD with pricing that ranges from $700 to $3,275. There are also 135 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in West Baltimore ranging from $475 to $4,500.

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 $4,500 with an average monthly rent of $1,420.

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 $1,200 to $2,550. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $600 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $983.

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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Written by: Bob Mallory

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