Cheap Apartments for Rent in Towson, MD from $700 (57 Rentals)

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Park View at Towson
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Park View at Towson

20 Dunvale AveTowson, MD 21204
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Lothian Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Lothian Apartments

5543 Lothian RdBaltimore, MD 21212
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Marble Hall Gardens
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Marble Hall Gardens

4430 Marble Hall RdBaltimore, MD 21218
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Stratford Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Stratford Apartments

6101 The AlamedaBaltimore, MD 21239
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2423 Ken Oak Road
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

2423 Ken Oak Road

2423 Ken Oak RdBaltimore, MD 21209
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Rosalind Townhomes
2 Bedroom Apartments

Rosalind Townhomes

2927 Rosalind AveBaltimore, MD 21215
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Park Raven Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Park Raven Apartments

1806 Ramblewood RdBaltimore, MD 21239
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Pleasantview
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Pleasantview

6600 Knottwood CtBaltimore, MD 21214
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Pinehurst Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Pinehurst Apartments

310 E Melrose AveBaltimore, MD 21212
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5708 Pimlico Road
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

5708 Pimlico Road

5708 Pimlico RdBaltimore, MD 21209
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Wellesley House
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Wellesley House

2301 Pentland DrBaltimore, MD 21234
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Towson, MD Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Towson, MD

Pricing Updated: 08/26/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Towson, 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 Towson Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Towson Circle$2,290$925296
Downtown Towson$2,358$1,033178

Cheapest Available Towson Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Towson, MD is a Studio unit found at Kensington Gate Apartments in the Mid-Govans neighborhood priced from $994. Wellington Gate Apartments in the Morgan State University neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,033. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Towson apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Kensington Gate ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$994
Wellington Gate ApartmentsOne Bedroom Junior1BR,1BA$1,033
Winston Apartments1 bedroom 1 bath - Hillendale1BR,1BA$1,045
Hillen & BelvedereThe Oriole1BR,1BA$1,047
Hillendale Gate Apartments1BR/1BA Hillendale Gate1BR,1BA$1,063
Yorkewood ApartmentsThe Williamsburg1BR,1BA$1,075
Loch Raven Village ApartmentsLarge One Bedroom- Classic1BR,1BA$1,075
Enclave at Mount PleasantStudio RStudio,1BA$1,083
Northwood Homes1 BEDROOM 1 BATH - 469 SQFT1BR,1BA$1,100

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Towson, MD

As of August 26, 2025 the best value apartment in the Towson area is the $1.57 price per square foot 3 BED / 2 BATH Model at Melrose Apartments in the in the Mid-Govans neighborhood starting from $2,995. The second greatest value Towson apartment is the 1 bedroom, 1 bath, Den Model at Cardiff Charles Apartments starting at $1,470 with a $1.34 price per square foot in the Regents Club At Falls Croft neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Towson apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Melrose Apartments3 BED / 2 BATH3BR,2BA$1.57
Cardiff Charles Apartments1 bedroom, 1 bath, Den1BR,1BA$1.34
2921 Glenmore Ave, Unit 12921 Glenmore Ave3BR,1BA$1.59
Somerset at TowsonThe Dulaney1BR,1BA$1.49
4654 York Rd, Unit 34654 York Rd1BR,1BA$1.17
Pleasantview2 Bed, 1 Bath Townhome2BR,1BA$1.43
Courtyard ApartmentsThe Lombard2BR,1BA$1.51
Winston Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath - Belvedere1BR,1BA$1.42
Midwood Apartments1BR & Den1BR,1BA$1.60
Hillen & BelvedereThe Oriole1BR,1BA$1.61

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Getting Around Towson, MD

Walk Score®

81 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

48 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

56 / 100

Good Transit

Many nearby public transportation options

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  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Towson Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Towson?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Towson is under $1,100.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Towson?

The cheapest apartment in Towson is Wellington Gate Apartments which is listed at $1,033, while the average apartment in Towson costs $2,324.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Towson?

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 80 regular apartments in Towson 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 Towson?

Cheap apartments in Towson have an average cost of $228 which is $2,096 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Towson.

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