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20 Dunvale AveTowson, MD 21204
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Towson, MD Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Towson, MD

Pricing Updated: 01/09/2026

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$2,247$928575
Downtown Towson$2,354$988402

Cheapest Available Towson Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Towson, MD is a Studio unit found at Winston Apartments in the Mid-Govans neighborhood priced from $986. Dutch Village in the Morgan State University neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $999. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Towson apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Winston ApartmentsStudio 1 Bath - The AlamedaStudio,1BA$986
Dutch Village1Bed, 1Bath Flat1BR,1BA$999
Yorkewood ApartmentsThe Williamsburg2BR,1BA$1,000
Barclay Square Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,034
Lochwood ApartmentsThe Raven1BR,1BA$1,065
Falls Village Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath II1BR,1BA$1,065
Kensington Gate ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,069
Loch Raven Village ApartmentsStudio- ClassicStudio,1BA$1,085
Roland Ridge1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,099

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Towson, MD

As of January 10, 2026 the best value apartment in the Towson area is the $1.20 price per square foot 2903 Topaz Rd Model at 2903 Topaz Rd, Unit 1 in the in the Glenham-Belford neighborhood starting from $3,000. The second greatest value Towson apartment is the 3 BED / 2 BATH Model at Melrose Apartments starting at $2,775 with a $1.45 price per square foot in the Mid-Govans 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.
2903 Topaz Rd, Unit 12903 Topaz Rd4BR,2BA$1.20
Melrose Apartments3 BED / 2 BATH3BR,2BA$1.45
Ruxton LandingTwo Bedroom Townhome2BR,1.5BA$1.51
Cardiff Charles Apartments2 bedroom, 2 bath2BR,2BA$1.21
Somerset at TowsonThe Fairmount2BR,1BA$1.46
4654 York Rd, Unit Unit 24654 York Rd1BR,1BA$1.17
The Metropolitan of BaltimoreOne Bedroom Standard1BR,1BA$1.40
Taylor GardensThe Lily2BR,1BA$1.39
Enclave at Mount Pleasant1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom R1BR,1BA$1.48
Barclay Square Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.44

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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 $1,099.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Towson?

The cheapest apartment in Towson is Dutch Village which is listed at $999, while the average apartment in Towson costs $2,300.

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 349 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 $619 which is $1,681 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Towson.

Expert Rental Resources

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Given the high costs for housing, I have found that many people are looking for a roommate to share expenses. These arrangements can increase opportunities for more desirable and larger spaces.

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Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

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