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property at 7326 Montgomery Rd

$875

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3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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7326 Montgomery Rd

ElkridgeMD21075

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property at 49 Briarwood Rd

$900

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$900

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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49 Briarwood Rd

CatonsvilleMD21228
property at 6075 Hanover Rd

$1,200

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$1,200

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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6075 Hanover Rd

HanoverMD21076

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property at 6650 Montgomery Rd

$1,500

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$1,500

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Jul 15

6650 Montgomery Rd

ElkridgeMD21075

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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. Stone Hills in the Violetville neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $975. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Catonsville apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Maiden Choice ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$700
Stone HillsStone Hills1BR,1BA$975
College Gardens & Melbourne Apts /Townhouses1 Bedroom Garden1BR,1BA$978
Kendale Apartments1-bed 1-Bath1BR,1BA$1,000
Mallow Hills1BR 1BA(632)1BR,1BA$1,075
Burgess Mill Station ApartmentsPatuxent- Garden1BR,1BA$1,086
Caral Gardens Apartments and TownhomesThe Iris2BR,1BA$1,090
Greens at Irvington Mews 2 - Senior Apartments 62+1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,102
Hunting Hills1BR 1BA(633)1BR,1BA$1,110
Overbrook Apartments1B1B1BR,1BA$1,130

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Catonsville, MD

As of July 05, 2026 the best value apartment in the Catonsville area is the $1.61 price per square foot Elmwood - 4 Bed / 3.5 Bath TH 2 Car Garage F1 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 4659 Montgomery Rd Model at 4659 Montgomery Rd starting at $1,600 with a $1.07 price per square foot in the Ellicott City 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 - 4 Bed / 3.5 Bath TH 2 Car Garage F14BR,3.5BA$1.61
4659 Montgomery Rd4659 Montgomery Rd1BR,1BA$1.07
Multiple SFR3 Beds, 2 Baths3BR,2BA$1.56
Gwynnbrook TownhomesThree Bedroom Townhome - 1,088 sqft3BR,1BA$1.53
Williston Apartments & TownhomesThe Fort3BR,1.5BA$1.53
Fairway Ridge Apartments and TownhomesThe Fairview Renovated2BR,1.5BA$1.56
Ten Hills3BR 1.5BA(1000)3BR,1.5BA$1.50
Maiden Choice ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$0.74
Catons Villas North Townhomes2 bd/ 1.5 ba Townhome2BR,1.5BA$1.58
Oaklee Village Apartments2BB2BR,1BA$1.61

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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 168 Apartments for Rent in Catonsville, MD with pricing that ranges from $600 to $4,518. There are also 114 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Catonsville ranging from $600 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 $600 to $5,500 with an average monthly rent of $2,312.

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 $875 to $3,345. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,800 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $3,195.

Expert Rental Resources

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