
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Arbutus Neighborhood of Baltimore, MD from $700 (29 Rentals)
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College Gardens & Melbourne Apts /Townhouses

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Caral Gardens Apartments and Townhomes

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Oaklee Village Apartments

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3114 Hilltop Ave
Arbutus, Baltimore, MD Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Arbutus?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Arbutus Studio Apartments | $1,766 | $1,105 | $2,022 |
Arbutus 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,590 | $899 | $2,387 |
Arbutus 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,694 | $960 | $2,660 |
Arbutus 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,963 | $1,469 | $2,930 |
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Cheapest Available Arbutus Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Arbutus area of Baltimore, MD is a 1 Bed unit found at College Gardens & Melbourne Apts /Townhouses priced from $954. Caral Gardens Apartments and Townhomes has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,030. Here are the most affordable Arbutus apartments for rent in Baltimore, MD:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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College Gardens & Melbourne Apts /Townhouses | 1 Bedroom Garden | 1BR,1BA | $954 |
Caral Gardens Apartments and Townhomes | The Vine | 1BR,1BA | $1,030 |
Coventry Manor | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1,050 |
Riverview Townhomes | 1 bedroom 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,099 |
Oaklee Village Apartments | 1BDRU | 1BR,1BA | $1,125 |
Ivy Crossing at Catonsville | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1,195 |
Waters Edge Townhomes | 2 Bedroom Oak | 2BR,1BA | $1,199 |
Mount Ridge Apartments | Two Bedroom One Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1,200 |
Abbey Square | 1 bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,275 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Arbutus, MD
As of March 25, 2025 the best value apartment in the Arbutus area is the $1.29 price per square foot 5506 Council St Model at 5506 Council St in the in the Violetville neighborhood starting from $2,250. The second greatest value Arbutus apartment is the 2 Bedroom 2 Bath Model at Caton House starting at $2,019 with a $1.68 price per square foot in the Leakin Park neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Arbutus apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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5506 Council St | 5506 Council St | 3BR,2BA | $1.29 |
Caton House | 2 Bedroom 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $1.68 |
446 S Chapel Gate Ln | 446 S Chapel Gate Ln | 3BR,2BA | $1.49 |
Williston Apartments & Townhomes | The Chesapeake | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.28 |
Riverview Townhomes | 3 bedroom 1 bath | 3BR,1BA | $1.61 |
Mallow Hills | 2BR 1.5BA(900) | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.55 |
Coventry Manor | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.40 |
Ivy Crossing at Catonsville | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.64 |
Oaklee Village Apartments | 1BDRU | 1BR,1BA | $1.71 |
2699 Saint Benedict St, Unit 1 | 2699 Saint Benedict St | 1BR,1BA | $1.38 |
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Getting Around the Arbutus Neighborhood in Baltimore, MD
Walk Score®
47 / 100
Car-Dependent
Most errands require a car
Bike Score®
33 / 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Minimal bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
44 / 100
Some Transit
A few nearby public transportation options
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
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- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Arbutus Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Arbutus?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Arbutus is under $1,275.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Arbutus?
The cheapest apartment in Arbutus is College Gardens & Melbourne Apts /Townhouses which is listed at $954, while the average apartment in Arbutus costs $1,926.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Arbutus?
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 82 regular apartments in Arbutus 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 Arbutus?
Cheap apartments in Arbutus have an average cost of $133 which is $1,793 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Arbutus.
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