Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Cross Keys Neighborhood of Baltimore, MD from $600 (69 Rentals)

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712 W 36th St

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2654 Oswego Ave

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Greenspring Overlook
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Greenspring Overlook

2400-2418 Loyola NorthwayBaltimore, MD 21215
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3908 Belle Ave
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3908 Belle Ave

3908 Belle AveBaltimore, MD 21215
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Dolfield Townhomes
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3701 Dolfield AveBaltimore, MD 21215
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Saint Paul Courts
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3120 Saint Paul StBaltimore, MD 21218
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Woodland Gardens II
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Woodland Gardens II

4701 Park Heights AveBaltimore, MD 21215
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Cross Keys, Baltimore, MD Local Guide

Cheapest Available Cross Keys Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Cross Keys area of Baltimore, MD is a 1 Bed unit found at Cold Spring Lane priced from $647. Ashburton Woods Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $855. Here are the most affordable Cross Keys apartments for rent in Baltimore, MD:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Cold Spring LaneOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$647
Ashburton Woods ApartmentsOne Bedroom/1 Bath1BR,1BA$855
Wabash Manor Apartments1BR/1BA Standard1BR,1BA$1,025
Lane Apartments2 BR 1 BATH2BR,1BA$1,030
Greenlyn ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,105
Falls Court Apartments1BR/1BA Deluxe1BR,1BA$1,110
The Broadview ApartmentsSTCStudio,1BA$1,150
1910 Sulgrave AveTerr.Studio,1BA$1,195
The Marylander Apartment HomesStudioStudio,1BA$1,200
Falls Village Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath II1BR,1BA$1,230

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Cross Keys, MD

As of April 11, 2025 the best value apartment in the Cross Keys area is the $1.42 price per square foot 2 Bedrooms Rear Model at Ivymount Apartments in the in the Deerborne neighborhood starting from $1,810. The second greatest value Cross Keys apartment is the 1BR/1.0BA Model at Wyman Towers, LLC starting at $1,550 with a $1.41 price per square foot in the Morgan State University neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Cross Keys apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Ivymount Apartments2 Bedrooms Rear2BR,2BA$1.42
Wyman Towers, LLC1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.41
The HighlanderGambrill2BR,2BA$1.75
Gilman3BR/1.0BA3BR,1BA$1.85
Brook View ApartmentsTwo Bedroom One Bath 2A2BR,1BA$1.77
Ashburton Woods ApartmentsOne Bedroom/1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.02
Copper and Quarry VillageC - 1BR 1BA (760sf)1BR,1BA$1.84
The Terraces at Park Heights (Senior 62+)One Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.75
Lane Apartments2 BR 1 BATH2BR,1BA$1.42
Cold Spring LaneOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$0.98

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Cross Keys, Baltimore, MD

Ranked #81

Among neighborhoods in Baltimore, MD for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.5
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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of rentals in areas across the United States, including Baltimore. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including searching for the best amenities, and outdoor amenities like tennis courts, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, family-friendly amenities, and how walkable or bikeable each community and area is. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

Getting Around the Cross Keys Neighborhood in Baltimore, MD

Walk Score®

41 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

38 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

62 / 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 Cross Keys Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Cross Keys?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Cross Keys is under $1,230.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Cross Keys?

The cheapest apartment in Cross Keys is Cold Spring Lane which is listed at $647, while the average apartment in Cross Keys costs $4,500.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Cross Keys?

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 52 regular apartments in Cross Keys 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 Cross Keys?

Cheap apartments in Cross Keys have an average cost of $715 which is $3,785 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Cross Keys.

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