
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Bel Air, MD from $700 (29 Rentals)
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Calvert's Walk

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Heritage Woods

Belcove Place

Hickory Hills Condominiums

Harford Village South
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140 Royal Oak Dr

The Park at Winters Run

222 Timber Trl, Unit A

208 Timber Trail

1002 Markham Ct, Unit M

319 Maitland St

Maple View Apartments
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Harford Senior Housing

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Park View at Bel Air, 62 years old & better

133 Alice Ann St

242 Crocker Dr

1002 Jessicas Ct

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Eagle Rock Apartments at Bel Air North
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Emerald Woods Apartments

218 Aster Ln

6209 Edgewood Rd

Benson's Corner

2815 Belair Rd

903 Woodbridge Ct

962 Topview Dr
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3103 Cardinal Way
Bel Air, MD Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Bel Air?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bel Air Studio Apartments | $1,762 | $1,486 | $2,309 |
| Bel Air 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,765 | $775 | $2,304 |
| Bel Air 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,031 | $915 | $3,325 |
| Bel Air 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,351 | $874 | $3,185 |
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Bel Air, MD
Pricing Updated: 06/23/2026Current 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 | $2,363 | $775 | 66 |
| Bel Air South | $2,549 | $1,180 | 95 |
| Tollgate Village | $2,549 | $1,360 | 54 |
| Harford Green | $2,590 | $1,180 | 53 |
Cheapest Available Bel Air Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Bel Air, MD is a 1 Bed unit found at Homes at Fountain Green in the Grafton Ridge neighborhood priced from $775. Heritage Woods in the Tollgate Village neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,445. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Bel Air apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homes at Fountain Green | 1A UFAS | 1BR,1BA | $775 |
| Heritage Woods | Spruce | 1BR,1BA | $1,445 |
| Hickory Hills Condominiums | The Hickory | 2BR,1BA | $1,549 |
| Harford Village South | Two Bedroom / One Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1,549 |
| Calvert's Walk | Plan B1 | 2BR,1BA | $1,585 |
| Eagle Rock Apartments at Bel Air North | B1 | 2BR,1BA | $1,617 |
| Apartments at Bel Air | 1 Bedroom/1 Bathroom - 693 sq ft | 1BR,1BA | $1,633 |
| Belcove Place | B1 | 2BR,1BA | $1,666 |
| James Run Apartments | A1S | 1BR,1BA | $1,962 |
| Avanti Luxury Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1.5 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,974 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Bel Air, MD
As of June 23, 2026 the best value apartment in the Bel Air area is the $1.76 price per square foot 2 Bed 2 Bath C Style Model at Five43 Apartments in the in the Grafton Ridge neighborhood starting from $2,502. The second greatest value Bel Air apartment is the B1 Model at Eagle Rock Apartments at Bel Air North starting at $1,617 with a $1.50 price per square foot in the Tollgate Village 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 | 2 Bed 2 Bath C Style | 2BR,2BA | $1.76 |
| Eagle Rock Apartments at Bel Air North | B1 | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.50 |
| The Park at Winters Run | Shamrock | 2BR,2BA | $2.05 |
| Belcove Place | B2 | 2BR,1.5BA | $2.05 |
| Avanti Luxury Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1.5 Bath | 1BR,1.5BA | $2.00 |
| Calvert's Walk | Plan B2 | 2BR,2BA | $1.86 |
| Hickory Hills Condominiums | The Moores Mill Flat | 2BR,2BA | $1.78 |
| James Run Apartments | A1S | 1BR,1BA | $2.26 |
| Harford Village South | Two Bedroom / One Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.88 |
| Heritage Woods | Spruce | 1BR,1BA | $2.19 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Bel Air Apartments
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 $775, while the average apartment in Bel Air costs $2,512.
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 15 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 $205 which is $2,307 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Bel Air.
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