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Towson, MD Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Towson, MD

Pricing Updated: 05/02/2025

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$2,350$1,330104
Towson Circle$2,929$900462

Cheapest Available Towson Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Towson, MD is a 1 Bed unit found at Lochwood Apartments in the Mid-Govans neighborhood priced from $900. Kensington Gate Apartments in the Mid-Govans neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $994. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Towson apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Lochwood ApartmentsThe Parkview1BR,1BA$900
Kensington Gate ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$994
Wellington Gate ApartmentsOne Bedroom Junior1BR,1BA$1,033
Barclay Square Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,034
Hillendale Gate Apartments1BR/1BA Hillendale Gate1BR,1BA$1,063

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Towson, MD and Nearby

As of May 02, 2025 the best value apartment in the Towson area is the $0.69 price per square foot 5626 Midwood Ave Model at 5626 Midwood Ave, Unit 2 in the in the Mid-Govans neighborhood starting from $1,000. The second greatest value Towson apartment is the 2 Bedrooms Rear Model at Ivymount Apartments starting at $1,810 with a $1.42 price per square foot in the Deerborne 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.
5626 Midwood Ave, Unit 25626 Midwood Ave2BR,1BA$0.69
Ivymount Apartments2 Bedrooms Rear2BR,2BA$1.42
500 Bosley Ave, Unit Apt. 2S500 Bosley Ave2BR,1BA$1.35
Cardiff Charles Apartments2 bedroom, 1 bath2BR,1BA$1.36
Winston Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bath - Loch Raven2BR,1BA$1.23
5644 Midwood Ave, Unit 15644 Midwood Ave2BR,1BA$1.29
Pleasantview2 Bed, 1 Bath Townhome2BR,1BA$1.43
Drumcastle Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.47
Barclay Square Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.44
Lochwood ApartmentsThe Parkview1BR,1BA$1.36

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Frequently Asked Questions about Towson

What type of rentals are currently available in Towson?

There are currently 279 Apartments for Rent in Towson, MD with pricing that ranges from $700 to $3,950. There are also 123 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Towson ranging from $750 to $4,100.

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 $750 to $4,100 with an average monthly rent of $2,054.

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 $1,150 to $3,808, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,200 to $4,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $750 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,705.

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