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property at 5440 Frederick Ave

$1,200 - $1,350

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5440 Frederick Ave

BaltimoreMD21229
property at 629 Lucia Ave

$1,295

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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629 Lucia Ave

BaltimoreMD21229

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property at 272 N Hilton St

$1,495

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3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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272 N Hilton St

BaltimoreMD21229

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Catonsville, MD Local Guide

Cheapest Available Catonsville Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Catonsville, MD is a Studio unit found at Maiden Choice Apartments in the Violetville neighborhood priced from $700. Greenwich Gardens in the Violetville neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $930. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Catonsville apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Maiden Choice ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$700
Greenwich Gardens1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$930
St Agnes ApartmentsJr. 1 bathStudio,1BA$933
Stone Hills1BR 1BA(465)1BR,1BA$975
College Gardens & Melbourne Apts /Townhouses1 Bedroom Garden1BR,1BA$978
Kendale Apartments1-bed 1-Bath1BR,1BA$1,000
Ten Hills1BR 1BA(628)1BR,1BA$1,100
Woodington West ApartmentsThe Edgewood1BR,1BA$1,135
Nottingham Gardens2BR2BR,1BA$1,150
Windsor Forest1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,159

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Catonsville, MD

As of August 20, 2026 the best value apartment in the Catonsville area is the $1.61 price per square foot Elmwood 2 Car Front - 4 Bed / 3.5 Bath TH Model at The Villas at Patapsco Glen in the in the Westerlee neighborhood starting from $4,188. The second greatest value Catonsville apartment is the The Meadow Model at Forge Overlook starting at $3,270 with a $1.60 price per square foot in the Violetville neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Catonsville apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Villas at Patapsco GlenElmwood 2 Car Front - 4 Bed / 3.5 Bath TH4BR,3.5BA$1.61
Forge OverlookThe Meadow4BR,3.5BA$1.60
24 Enjay Ave, Unit 24 Enjay ave downstairs apt24 Enjay Ave2BR,1BA$1.13
Multiple SFR3 Beds, 2 Baths3BR,2BA$1.47
Carlyle Landing Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.26
Maiden Choice ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$0.74
Catons Villas North Townhomes2 bd/ 1.5 ba Townhome2BR,1.5BA$1.58
Gwynnbrook TownhomesTwo Bedroom Townhome - 896 sqft2BR,1BA$1.58
Security Park Apartments2 Bedrooms 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.50
Greenwich Gardens1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.55

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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 Catonsville

What type of rentals are currently available in Catonsville?

There are currently 179 Apartments for Rent in Catonsville, MD with pricing that ranges from $550 to $4,418. There are also 113 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Catonsville ranging from $550 to $5,500.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Catonsville?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Catonsville ranges from $550 to $5,500 with an average monthly rent of $2,009.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Catonsville?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Catonsville range from $1,454 to $4,000, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $850 to $3,400. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,750 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,300.

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