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property at 1524 Barkley Ave

$2,050

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1524 Barkley Ave

EssexMD21221

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property at 2203 Redthorn Rd

$2,200

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3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Townhome for Rent

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2203 Redthorn Rd

Middle RiverMD21220

Middle River, MD Local Guide

Cheapest Available Middle River Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Middle River, MD is a Studio unit found at Essex Village & Marlyn Gardens Apartments in the Miramar Landing - Gibson/Taylor neighborhood priced from $803. Hartland Village Apartments in the Essex neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $897. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Middle River apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Essex Village & Marlyn Gardens ApartmentsEssex Studio 1BathStudio,1BA$803
Hartland Village ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$897
The Greens Apartments and TownhomesStudioStudio,1BA$897
Kings Mill Apartments and TownhomesOne bedroom Apartment1BR,1BA$958
Hyde Park ApartmentsStudio 1 BathroomStudio,1BA$973

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Middle River, MD

As of July 25, 2026 the best value apartment in the Middle River area is the $1.00 price per square foot 3 Bedrooms 1 Bath Model at Foxridge Townhomes in the in the Essex neighborhood starting from $1,723. The second greatest value Middle River apartment is the 3 Bedroom 2.5 Bathroom Model at Walnut Grove Townhomes* starting at $2,070 with a $1.29 price per square foot in the Essex neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Middle River apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Foxridge Townhomes3 Bedrooms 1 Bath3BR,1BA$1.00
Walnut Grove Townhomes*3 Bedroom 2.5 Bathroom3BR,2.5BA$1.29
Kingston Townhomes3 Bedrooms 1 Bath3BR,1BA$1.51
Seneca Bay Apartment HomesTwo Bedroom - 806 sqft2BR,1BA$1.46
Kings Mill Apartments and TownhomesTwo Bedroom Townhome2BR,1BA$1.57
Hopkins Point by OneWallTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.41
Middle River Overlook2BD/1BA2BR,1BA$1.58
Oak Grove by OneWallTwo Bedroom - Large2BR,1BA$1.64
Ross Ridge Apartment HomesOne Bedroom - 675 sqft1BR,1BA$1.74
Hyde Park ApartmentsStudio 1 BathroomStudio ,1BA$1.56

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Frequently Asked Questions about Middle River

What type of rentals are currently available in Middle River?

There are currently 65 Apartments for Rent in Middle River, MD with pricing that ranges from $594 to $3,217. There are also 40 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Middle River ranging from $1,500 to $3,600.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Middle River?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Middle River ranges from $1,500 to $3,600 with an average monthly rent of $2,581.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Middle River?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Middle River range from $1,666 to $2,800, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,825 to $3,600. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,095 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $2,883.

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