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Getting Around Baltimore, MD

Walk Score®

76 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

61 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

68 / 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 Baltimore Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Baltimore?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Baltimore is under $795.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Baltimore?

The cheapest apartment in Baltimore is Mary Harvin House which is listed at $575, while the average apartment in Baltimore costs $2,760.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Baltimore?

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 17,859 regular apartments in Baltimore 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 Baltimore?

Cheap apartments in Baltimore have an average cost of $661 which is $2,099 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Baltimore.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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A Baltimore Local Expert’s Guide To 10 Budget-Friendly Neighborhoods to Rent

Written by: Sarah Bregel

There are few cities more eclectic and diverse than Baltimore, Maryland. I should know. I've lived in various parts of Baltimore for most of my life.

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Navigating the Rental Market: Tips for First-Time Renters

Written by: Sandy Baker

Making the decision to rent is exciting and terrifying at the same time. For many people, there are a lot of unknowns.

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Rise of Digital Nomads: Remote Work Tips for Apartment Renters

Written by: Brandie Parton

As a digital nomad, you no longer call a set address or office building your home for eight hours of the day or more.

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Know Your Rights - How Discrimination Laws Impact Landlords and Tenants

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Everyone needs a place to live and to call home. For decades, the federal government has established protections to ensure that individuals and families can find housing free from discriminatory barriers.