Cheap Apartments for Rent in the West Forest Park Neighborhood of Baltimore, MD from $500 (106 Rentals)

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property at 3817 Cottage Ave

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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3817 Cottage Ave

BaltimoreMD21215

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property at 1615 N Ellamont St

$650

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1 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

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1615 N Ellamont St

BaltimoreMD21216

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West Forest Park, Baltimore, MD Local Guide

Cheapest Available West Forest Park Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the West Forest Park area of Baltimore, MD is a 1 Bed unit found at The Terraces at Park Heights (Senior 62+) priced from $628. North Avenue Gateway II has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $745. Here are the most affordable West Forest Park apartments for rent in Baltimore, MD:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Terraces at Park Heights (Senior 62+)One Bedroom1BR,1BA$628
North Avenue Gateway II1 Bedroom/1 Bath C1BR,1BA$745
Cold Spring LaneTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$775
Ashburton Woods ApartmentsOne Bedroom/1 Bath1BR,1BA$855
Palmer Court2/1.002BR,1BA$950
Greenspring Overlook1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,002
Wabash Manor Apartments2BR/1BA Standard2BR,1BA$1,100

Best Value Apartments for Rent in West Forest Park, MD

As of May 08, 2026 the best value apartment in the West Forest Park area is the $1.09 price per square foot 2735 W North Ave Model at 2735 W North Ave, Unit #3 in the in the Burleith-Leighton neighborhood starting from $1,300. The second greatest value West Forest Park apartment is the 3b_r Model at Ashburton starting at $1,399 with a $1.37 price per square foot in the Burleith-Leighton neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for West Forest Park apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
2735 W North Ave, Unit #32735 W North Ave2BR,1BA$1.09
Ashburton3b_r3BR,1BA$1.37
Northwest TownhomesThe Axis2BR,1BA$1.27
Elgin Townhomes2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.25
5312 Gwynn Oak Ave, Unit Apt. 35312 Gwynn Oak Ave2BR,1BA$1.22
Ashburton Woods ApartmentsOne Bedroom/1 Bath1BR,1BA$0.98
4130 Woodhaven Ave, Unit 1 Bedroom Apartment4130 Woodhaven Ave1BR,1BA$1.38
The Terraces at Park Heights (Senior 62+)One Bedroom1BR,1BA$0.83
Cold Spring LaneOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.35
North Avenue Gateway II1 Bedroom/1 Bath D1BR,1BA$1.36

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West Forest Park, Baltimore, MD

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Among cities in Maryland for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap West Forest Park Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in West Forest Park?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in West Forest Park is at Windsor Forest listed at $1,369.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom West Forest Park Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom West Forest Park Apartment is $628 at The Terraces at Park Heights (Senior 62+).

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom West Forest Park Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in West Forest Park is starting from $775 at Cold Spring Lane.

What is the most affordable West Forest Park Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap West Forest Park Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Cold Spring Lane and starts from $895.

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