
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Bel Air, MD from $800 (11 Rentals)
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Bel Air?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bel Air Studio Apartments | $1,443 | $1,370 | $1,619 |
| Bel Air 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,683 | $1,360 | $2,518 |
| Bel Air 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,006 | $1,499 | $3,325 |
| Bel Air 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,469 | $874 | $3,743 |
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Bel Air, MD
Pricing Updated: 03/14/2026Current apartment rentals in the Bel Air, MD area range in price from to with an overall median price of . Here is today’s list neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Bel Air Apartments for rent:
| Neighborhood | Median Price | Min Price | Available Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bel Air North | $2,258 | $874 | 83 |
| Bel Air South | $2,432 | $1,260 | 135 |
| Harford Green | $2,549 | $1,260 | 80 |
| Tollgate Village | $2,549 | $1,360 | 80 |
Cheapest Available Bel Air Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Bel Air, MD is a Studio unit found at Belcove Place in the Harford Green neighborhood priced from $1,370. Homes at Fountain Green in the Grafton Ridge neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,382. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Bel Air apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belcove Place | E1 | Studio,1BA | $1,370 |
| Homes at Fountain Green | 1A-2 | 1BR,1BA | $1,382 |
| Emerald Woods Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,399 |
| Apartments at Bel Air | 2 Bedroom/2 Bathroom - 924 sq ft | 2BR,2BA | $1,474 |
| Eagle Rock Apartments at Bel Air North | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,484 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Bel Air, MD
As of March 14, 2026 the best value apartment in the Bel Air area is the $1.83 price per square foot 3 Bed 3 Bath F Style Model at Five43 Apartments in the in the Grafton Ridge neighborhood starting from $2,985. The second greatest value Bel Air apartment is the 2 Bedroom 2 Bath (G) Model at Avanti Luxury Apartments starting at $2,249 with a $1.73 price per square foot in the Harford Green neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Bel Air apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Five43 Apartments | 3 Bed 3 Bath F Style | 3BR,3BA | $1.83 |
| Avanti Luxury Apartments | 2 Bedroom 2 Bath (G) | 2BR,2BA | $1.73 |
| The Park at Winters Run | Shamrock | 2BR,2BA | $2.03 |
| Harford Village South | Two Bedroom / One Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.76 |
| Heritage Woods | Beech | 2BR,1BA | $1.84 |
| Hickory Hills Condominiums | The Moores Mill Flat | 2BR,2BA | $1.94 |
| Eagle Rock Apartments at Bel Air North | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.86 |
| Calvert's Walk | Plan A1 | 1BR,1BA | $2.05 |
| Apartments at Bel Air | 1 Bedroom/1 Bathroom - 693 sq ft | 1BR,1BA | $2.21 |
| Emerald Woods Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.06 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Bel Air Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Bel Air?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Bel Air is under $1,962.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Bel Air?
The cheapest apartment in Bel Air is Homes at Fountain Green which is listed at $1,382, while the average apartment in Bel Air costs $2,447.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Bel Air?
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 6 regular apartments in Bel Air 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 Bel Air?
Cheap apartments in Bel Air have an average cost of $302 which is $2,145 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Bel Air.
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