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Cheapest Available Baltimore City Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Baltimore City, MD is a 2 Beds unit found at The Tobee - Cathedral St 311 in the Inner Harbor neighborhood priced from $795. Cathedral St 300 in the Inner Harbor neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $849. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Baltimore City apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Tobee - Cathedral St 3111 Bedroom2BR,1BA$795
Cathedral St 300StudioStudio,1BA$849
Saint Paul RegencyStudio apartmentStudio,1BA$925

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Baltimore City, MD and Nearby

As of April 26, 2025 the best value apartment in the Baltimore City area is the $1.33 price per square foot Unit 501 Model at The Brown's Loft in the in the Inner Harbor neighborhood starting from $1,590. The second greatest value Baltimore City apartment is the Lombard Model at 500 W. starting at $1,146 with a $1.03 price per square foot in the Inner Harbor neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Baltimore City apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Brown's LoftUnit 5012BR,2BA$1.33
500 W.Lombard3BR,2BA$1.03
Howard Row2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.39
Multi-Family Lofts Units1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.60
Sail Cloth Factory Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.82
Chesapeake Commons1x11BR,1BA$1.84
McDowell Building1 bedroom, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.78
The Tobee - Cathedral St 3112 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.19
Mount Vernon ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$1.58
Cathedral St 3001 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.65

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Frequently Asked Questions about Baltimore City

What type of rentals are currently available in Baltimore City?

There are currently 58 Apartments for Rent in Baltimore City, MD with pricing that ranges from $795 to $4,206. There are also 30 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Baltimore City ranging from $700 to $3,250.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Baltimore City?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Baltimore City ranges from $700 to $3,250 with an average monthly rent of $2,016.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Baltimore City?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Baltimore City range from $1,975 to $3,044, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,500 to $2,400. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,650 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,150.

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