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property at 200 Idlewild Rd

$1,302

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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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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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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102 Idlewild Rd, Unit 3D, Unit 3D

102 Idlewild Rd
Bel AirMD21014

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Bel Air, MD Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Bel Air, MD

Pricing Updated: 04/30/2026

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$2,549$1,120118
Harford Green$2,549$1,12071
Tollgate Village$2,560$1,41162
Bel Air North$2,580$77568

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 $1,453. 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
Heritage WoodsSpruce1BR,1BA$1,453
Belcove PlaceA11BR,1BA$1,508
Eagle Rock Apartments at Bel Air NorthB12BR,1BA$1,567
Hickory Hills CondominiumsThe Hickory2BR,1BA$1,599

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Bel Air, MD

As of April 30, 2026 the best value apartment in the Bel Air area is the $1.70 price per square foot 2 Bed 2 Bath G Style Model at Five43 Apartments in the in the Grafton Ridge neighborhood starting from $2,514. The second greatest value Bel Air apartment is the 2 Bedroom 2 Bath (D) Model at Avanti Luxury Apartments starting at $2,329 with a $1.80 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Five43 Apartments2 Bed 2 Bath G Style2BR,2BA$1.70
Avanti Luxury Apartments2 Bedroom 2 Bath (D)2BR,2BA$1.80
Calvert's WalkPlan C23BR,2BA$1.78
Eagle Rock Apartments at Bel Air NorthB12BR,1.5BA$1.46
The Park at Winters RunShamrock2BR,2BA$2.05
Hickory Hills CondominiumsThe Hickory2BR,1BA$1.49
Harford Village SouthTwo Bedroom / One Bath2BR,1BA$1.88
Emerald Woods ApartmentsOne Bedroom + Den1BR,1BA$2.11
Belcove PlaceA11BR,1BA$2.17
Heritage WoodsSpruce1BR,1BA$2.21

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Frequently Asked Questions about Bel Air

What type of rentals are currently available in Bel Air?

There are currently 42 Apartments for Rent in Bel Air, MD with pricing that ranges from $775 to $3,325. There are also 39 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Bel Air ranging from $1,302 to $5,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Bel Air?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Bel Air ranges from $1,302 to $5,000 with an average monthly rent of $2,110.

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

Written by: Lauren Harrington

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

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