
Cheap Short Term Lease Apartments for Rent in Baltimore, MD from $400 (125 Rentals)
Rental terms in Baltimore as short as a month! Perfect when you can't commit to a full year of renting.
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The Tobee

Gardenvillage Apartments & Townhouses

Goodnow Hill and Franconia Apartments

Mt. Vernon Properties

Cathedral St 300

St James Place

Jamestowne Apartments

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Baltimore's Best Affordable Neighborhoods
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The Courtland

College Gardens & Melbourne Apts /Townhouses

Meadow Lane

Live 501

Rock Glen Apartments

Wellington Gate Apartments

The Severn

Wabash Manor Apartments

The Apartments at Charles Plaza

The Baltimorean Apartments

Redwood Place

8 Howard and The 305

The James

Samester Apartments

Drumcastle Apartments

Cross Country Manor Apartments

1910 Sulgrave Ave

The Marylander Apartment Homes

Horizon House

Marlboro Classic Apt & Redwood Square

The Brown's Loft

Park East Apartments

Roland Ridge

Falls Village Apartments

Towson Crossing Apartment Homes

Gwynnbrook Townhomes

405 W Redwood Apartments

824 N Calvert St

Copper and Quarry Village

Rodgers Forge

611 Park Avenue

Gallery Tower

The Wilshire Apartments

725 W Pratt St.
Baltimore, MD Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Baltimore?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
---|---|---|---|
Baltimore Studio Apartments | $1,554 | $676 | $5,375 |
Baltimore 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,774 | $583 | $10,000+ |
Baltimore 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,058 | $702 | $10,000+ |
Baltimore 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,272 | $814 | $6,326 |
Baltimore 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,089 | $1,165 | $3,600 |
Baltimore 5 Bedroom Apartments | $3,185 | $1,750 | $4,500 |
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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 $751.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Baltimore?
The cheapest apartment in Baltimore is Uplands which is listed at $583, while the average apartment in Baltimore costs $2,687.
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 16,707 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 $529 which is $2,158 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Baltimore.
Expert Rental Resources
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.

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.

Renting Smart: Lease Basics Every Renter Needs
Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.
Often, in the excitement of finding a new place to live, there’s a rush to make it happen, and - too often - a new tenant signs a lease without reading it carefully.

Battling the Butts: Your Guide to the Reality of Smoke-Free Renting
Written by: Andrea Lee Negroni, JD
While many apartment buildings are “no smoking” properties, it’s hard to know exactly how many. In 2017, the National Apartment Association reported more than half of rental properties had smoke free policies.

Understanding Amenity Fees: Know Where You Might Be Able to Save Money
Written by: Amber Kanuckel
With the rising costs of housing, a lot of renters are asking this question: Is it possible to opt out of various amenities that your rental property offers so that you can avoid paying the fees.