Cheap Apartments for Rent in the West Forest Park Neighborhood of Baltimore, MD from $500 (18 Rentals)

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Greenspring Overlook
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Greenspring Overlook

2400-2418 Loyola NorthwayBaltimore, MD 21215

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3908 Belle Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

3908 Belle Ave

3908 Belle AveBaltimore, MD 21215
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Belvieu Bridge
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Belvieu Bridge

3915-3921 Belvieu AveBaltimore, MD 21215
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Dolfield Townhomes
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Dolfield Townhomes

3701 Dolfield AveBaltimore, MD 21215
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3320 Presstman St
1 Bedroom Apartments

3320 Presstman St

3320 Presstman StBaltimore, MD 21216
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Westchester Gardens
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Westchester Gardens

2708 Talbot RdBaltimore, MD 21216
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5009 Norwood Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

5009 Norwood Ave

5007-5009 Norwood AveBaltimore, MD 21207
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Pangea Oaks
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Pangea Oaks

2908-2910 Garrison BlvdBaltimore, MD 21216
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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 2 Beds unit found at Midtown at Coppin Heights priced from $697. North Avenue Gateway II has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $751. Here are the most affordable West Forest Park apartments for rent in Baltimore, MD:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Midtown at Coppin HeightsTwo Bed2BR,1BA$697
North Avenue Gateway II2 bdr2BR,1BA$751
North Avenue Gateway1 bdr1BR,1BA$767
St Agnes ApartmentsJr. 1 bathStudio,1BA$933
Ashburton Woods ApartmentsOne Bedroom/1 Bath1BR,1BA$945

Best Value Apartments for Rent in West Forest Park, MD

As of July 22, 2025 the best value apartment in the West Forest Park area is the $1.27 price per square foot 3007 Oakley Ave Model at 3007 Oakley Ave, Unit 1 in the in the Northwest Baltimore neighborhood starting from $1,400. The second greatest value West Forest Park apartment is the Phase 2 - 2 Bedroom Model at Uplands starting at $1,500 with a $1.43 price per square foot in the Violetville 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.
3007 Oakley Ave, Unit 13007 Oakley Ave2BR,1BA$1.27
UplandsPhase 2 - 2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.43
Northwest TownhomesThe Axis2BR,1BA$1.27
3306 Powhatan Ave, Unit 2nd floor south3306 Powhatan Ave1BR,1BA$1.02
North Avenue Gateway II2 bdr2BR,1BA$0.81
Ashburton2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.36
Ashburton Woods ApartmentsOne Bedroom/1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.08
North Avenue Gateway1 bdr1BR,1BA$1.05
Lane Apartments2 BR 1 BATH2BR,1BA$1.42
3001 Oakley Ave, Unit 23001 Oakley Ave3BR,1BA$1.41

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
West Forest Park, Baltimore, MD

Ranked #277

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around the West Forest Park Neighborhood in Baltimore, MD

Walk Score®

26 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

24 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

47 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap West Forest Park Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in West Forest Park?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in West Forest Park is under $1,030.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in West Forest Park?

The cheapest apartment in West Forest Park is North Avenue Gateway which is listed at $767, while the average apartment in West Forest Park costs $3,200.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in West Forest Park?

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 12 regular apartments in West Forest Park 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 Forest Park?

Cheap apartments in West Forest Park have an average cost of $462 which is $2,738 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in West Forest Park.

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