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Towson, MD Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Towson, MD

Pricing Updated: 08/10/2025

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
Downtown Towson$2,358$1,033198
Towson Circle$2,425$900314

Cheapest Available Towson Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

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
Hillendale Gate Apartments1BR/1BA Hillendale Gate1BR,1BA$1,063
Loch Raven Village ApartmentsOne Bedroom- Classic1BR,1BA$1,075
Yorkewood ApartmentsThe Williamsburg1BR,1BA$1,075

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Towson, MD and Nearby

As of August 10, 2025 the best value apartment in the Towson area is the $1.45 price per square foot 2 BED / 2 BATH Model at Melrose Apartments in the in the Mid-Govans neighborhood starting from $2,545. The second greatest value Towson apartment is the 5023 Queensberry Ave Model at 5023 Queensberry Ave, Unit Shared home starting at $850 with a $0.61 price per square foot in the Northwest Baltimore 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 Apartments2 BED / 2 BATH2BR,2BA$1.45
5023 Queensberry Ave, Unit Shared home5023 Queensberry Ave4BR,2BA$0.61
Somerset at TowsonThe Fairmount2BR,1BA$1.39
Ivymount Apartments2 Bedrooms Rear2BR,2BA$1.47
The Metropolitan of BaltimoreTwo Bedroom Standard2BR,2BA$1.35
Enclave at Mount PleasantNewly Renovated 2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$1.27
4654 York Rd, Unit 34654 York Rd1BR,1BA$1.17
Pleasantview2 Bed, 1 Bath Townhome2BR,1BA$1.43
4646 York Rd, Unit 54646 York Rd1BR,1BA$1.38
Winston Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath - Belvedere1BR,1BA$1.46

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Frequently Asked Questions about Towson

What type of rentals are currently available in Towson?

There are currently 256 Apartments for Rent in Towson, MD with pricing that ranges from $700 to $6,373. There are also 129 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Towson ranging from $650 to $20,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Towson?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Towson ranges from $650 to $20,000 with an average monthly rent of $1,963.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Towson?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Towson range from $1,337 to $6,373, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,000 to $20,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $800 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $850.

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