Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Towson Neighborhood of Towson, MD from $900 (37 Rentals)

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Park View at Towson
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Park View at Towson

20 Dunvale AveTowson, MD 21204
Senior Living
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Virginia Towers
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Virginia Towers

500 Virginia AveBaltimore, MD 21286
Senior Living
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Downtown Towson, Towson, MD Local Guide

Cheapest Available Downtown Towson Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downtown Towson area of Towson, MD is a 1 Bed unit found at Wellington Gate Apartments priced from $1,033. Hillendale Gate Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,063. Here are the most affordable Downtown Towson apartments for rent in Towson, MD:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Wellington Gate ApartmentsOne Bedroom Junior1BR,1BA$1,033
Hillendale Gate Apartments1BR/1BA Hillendale Gate1BR,1BA$1,063
Loch Raven Village ApartmentsLarge One Bedroom- Classic1BR,1BA$1,075
Loch Bend Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,083
Drumcastle Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1,150
Northbrooke TownshipTWO BEDROOM GARDEN - CLASSIC2BR,1BA$1,209
Tabco Towers Senior HousingEfficiencyStudio,1BA$1,219
TowsonTown Place ApartmentsHamilton1BR,1BA$1,259
Renaissance ClubThe Verona1BR,1BA$1,275
Towson Crossing Apartment HomesTwo Bedroom - 975 sqft2BR,1BA$1,370

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Towson, MD

As of June 20, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown Towson area is the $1.68 price per square foot 2 BED / 2 BATH Model at Melrose Apartments in the in the Mid-Govans neighborhood starting from $2,945. The second greatest value Downtown Towson apartment is the Two Bedroom Townhome Model at Ruxton Landing starting at $2,145 with a $1.51 price per square foot in the Deerborne neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downtown Towson apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Melrose Apartments2 BED / 2 BATH2BR,2BA$1.68
Ruxton LandingTwo Bedroom Townhome2BR,1.5BA$1.51
Hampton Plaza ApartmentsH02 - 2 Bedroom / 2 Bathroom2BR,2BA$1.37
Courthouse Square ApartmentsEdmondson 3 Bedroom 2 Bath3BR,2BA$1.82
Ruxton Village Apartments2 bedrooms2BR,2BA$1.63
Cardiff Charles Apartments1 bedroom, 1 bath, Den1BR,1BA$1.34
20 LambourneTwo Bedroom B2B2BR,2BA$1.66
Somerset at TowsonThe Bosley1BR,1BA$1.42
Towson Crossing Apartment HomesTwo Bedroom - 975 sqft2BR,1BA$1.41
Hillendale Gate Apartments1BR/1BA Hillendale Gate1BR,1BA$1.81

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Downtown Towson, Towson, MD

Ranked #2

Among neighborhoods in Towson, MD for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around the Downtown Towson Neighborhood in Towson, MD

Walk Score®

97 / 100

Walker’s Paradise

Daily errands do not require a car

Bike Score®

55 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

64 / 100

Good Transit

Many nearby public transportation options

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

  • 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 Downtown Towson Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Downtown Towson?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Downtown Towson is under $1,370.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Downtown Towson?

The cheapest apartment in Downtown Towson is Wellington Gate Apartments which is listed at $1,033, while the average apartment in Downtown Towson costs $2,354.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Downtown 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 13 regular apartments in Downtown 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 Downtown Towson?

Cheap apartments in Downtown Towson have an average cost of $142 which is $2,212 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown Towson.

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