
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Canton Square Neighborhood of Baltimore, MD from $900 (11 Rentals)
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Canton Square, Baltimore, MD Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Canton Square?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
---|---|---|---|
Canton Square Studio Apartments | $1,264 | $975 | $2,525 |
Canton Square 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,942 | $999 | $4,049 |
Canton Square 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,653 | $1,399 | $5,208 |
Canton Square 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,656 | $2,299 | $3,370 |
Canton Square 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,896 | $1,025 | $3,620 |
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There are currently 11 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Canton Square Neighborhood of Baltimore, MD.
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Cheapest Available Canton Square Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Canton Square area of Baltimore, MD is a Studio unit found at Vivo Living Baltimore priced from $975. Mount Vernon Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,019. Here are the most affordable Canton Square apartments for rent in Baltimore, MD:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Vivo Living Baltimore | The Petite Studio | Studio,1BA | $975 |
Mount Vernon Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,019 |
Distillery Apartments | 1 bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,175 |
Vision on Lombard | A1 | Studio,1BA | $1,190 |
HOHM | Studio-A6 | Studio,1BA | $1,345 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Canton Square, MD
As of May 11, 2025 the best value apartment in the Canton Square area is the $1.92 price per square foot 3 Bedroom 1 Bath Model at Mount Vernon Apartments in the in the Southeast Baltimore neighborhood starting from $2,299. The second greatest value Canton Square apartment is the Plan B (A1B) Model at Domain Brewers Hill starting at $1,766 with a $1.80 price per square foot in the Southeast Baltimore neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Canton Square apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Mount Vernon Apartments | 3 Bedroom 1 Bath | 3BR,1BA | $1.92 |
Domain Brewers Hill | Plan B (A1B) | 1BR,1BA | $1.80 |
2105 Eastern Ave, Unit 2 Bedroom | 2105 Eastern Ave | 2BR,2BA | $2.32 |
ReNew Mt. Vernon | Bridgeport | 2BR,1BA | $2.05 |
1212 East | A1K | 1BR,1BA | $2.21 |
3129 Eastern Ave, Unit Basement | 3129 Eastern Ave | 1BR,1BA | $1.47 |
Distillery Apartments | 1 bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.76 |
Redwood Campus Center, LLC | The George | 1BR,1BA | $3.46 |
HOHM | Studio-A5 | Studio ,1BA | $3.41 |
Vision on Lombard | D | Studio ,1BA | $3.13 |
Getting Around the Canton Square Neighborhood in Baltimore, MD
Walk Score®
95 / 100
Walker’s Paradise
Daily errands do not require a car
Bike Score®
82 / 100
Very Bikeable
Biking is convenient for most trips
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 Canton Square Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Canton Square?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Canton Square is under $2,044.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Canton Square?
The cheapest apartment in Canton Square is Distillery Apartments which is listed at $1,175, while the average apartment in Canton Square costs $2,299.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Canton Square?
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 63 regular apartments in Canton Square 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 Canton Square?
Cheap apartments in Canton Square have an average cost of $1,102 which is $1,197 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Canton Square.
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