Cheap Apartments for Rent in Bel Air, MD from $700 (28 Rentals)

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Maple View Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Maple View Apartments

600 N Hickory AveBel Air, MD 21014
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Harford Senior Housing
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Harford Senior Housing

300 Sunflower DrBel Air, MD 21014
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200 Idlewild Rd, Unit 1D, Unit 1D

200 Idlewild Rd
Bel AirMD21014
property at 102 Idlewild Rd

$1,518

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102 Idlewild Rd, Unit 3D, Unit 3D

102 Idlewild Rd
Bel AirMD21014
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Benson's Corner
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Benson's Corner

219 Bensons DrFallston, MD 21047

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Bel Air, MD Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Bel Air, MD

Pricing Updated: 05/11/2026

Current 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:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Bel Air South$2,557$1,125112
Harford Green$2,569$1,12570
Tollgate Village$2,569$1,31660
Bel Air North$2,580$77564

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. Belcove Place in the Harford Green neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,316. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Bel Air apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Homes at Fountain Green1A UFAS1BR,1BA$775
Belcove PlaceE1Studio,1BA$1,316
Heritage WoodsSpruce1BR,1BA$1,459
Eagle Rock Apartments at Bel Air NorthB12BR,1BA$1,562
Harford Village SouthTwo Bedroom / One Bath2BR,1BA$1,599
Hickory Hills CondominiumsThe Hickory2BR,1BA$1,599
Apartments at Bel Air1 Bedroom/1 Bathroom - 693 sq ft1BR,1BA$1,633
Calvert's WalkPlan B22BR,2BA$1,636
Emerald Woods ApartmentsOne Bedroom + Den1BR,1BA$1,649
James Run ApartmentsA1S1BR,1BA$1,695

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Bel Air, MD

As of May 11, 2026 the best value apartment in the Bel Air area is the $1.80 price per square foot 2 Bedroom 2 Bath (D) Model at Avanti Luxury Apartments in the in the Harford Green neighborhood starting from $2,329. The second greatest value Bel Air apartment is the 2 Bedroom 2 Bath C Style Alt Model at Five43 Apartments starting at $2,379 with a $1.91 price per square foot in the Grafton Ridge neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Bel Air apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Avanti Luxury Apartments2 Bedroom 2 Bath (D)2BR,2BA$1.80
Five43 Apartments2 Bedroom 2 Bath C Style Alt2BR,2BA$1.91
Eagle Rock Apartments at Bel Air NorthB12BR,1.5BA$1.44
The Park at Winters RunShamrock2BR,2BA$2.05
Hickory Hills CondominiumsThe Hickory2BR,1BA$1.49
Calvert's WalkPlan B22BR,2BA$1.79
James Run ApartmentsA1S1BR,1BA$1.96
Harford Village SouthTwo Bedroom / One Bath2BR,1BA$1.88
Emerald Woods ApartmentsOne Bedroom + Den1BR,1BA$2.11
Heritage WoodsSpruce1BR,1BA$2.21

Don't Settle: How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Discover the insider tips from an attorney and real estate agent on how to negotiate your next apartment lease. Find out what's on the table and what's not, so you can save money and get the best terms possible.

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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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 $2,568.

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 13 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 $170 which is $2,398 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Bel Air.

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Expert Solutions for Creating the Perfect Work-From-Home Apartment Layouts

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What Does “Rent Burdened” Mean? How Much Rent Is Too Much

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This article draws from first-hand renter experiences and recurring financial challenges reported after moving in.

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Maximizing Your Refund: Essential Tax Tips for Renters

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