
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Franklin Square Neighborhood of Baltimore, MD from $400 (170 Rentals)
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817 St Paul St

2003 Hollins St

2129 Annapolis Rd

Mt. Vernon Properties

2254 Annapolis Rd, Unit 2

1012 N Calvert St
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1020 N Calvert St

3509 Edmondson Ave

1629 Gwynns Falls Pkwy

Hampton Court Apartments

Cathedral St 300

816 Park Ave

St James Place

Saint Paul Regency

Mount Vernon Apartments

209 E Biddle St

1720 McCulloh St, Unit 4

13 E Read St

1718 McCulloh St, Unit 1

1025 CATHEDRAL St

7 N Carey St

Renaissance at Reservoir Hill

Vivo Living Baltimore

Live 501

Linden Park Apartments (Seniors 62+)

The Apartments at Charles Plaza

229 N Howard St

2572 McCulloh St

3320 Auchentoroly Terrace

1432 N Fulton Ave

2136 N Fulton Ave

0 S Carrollton Ave

1606 Gwynns Falls Pkwy

2426 St Paul St

104 E 20th St

Upton Courts

The Severn

807 Park Ave

2449 Barclay St

2202 Maryland Ave

300 Cathedral St

Sharp Leadenhall Apartments

Redwood Place
Franklin Square, Baltimore, MD Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Franklin Square?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Franklin Square Studio Apartments | $1,351 | $745 | $2,472 |
Franklin Square 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,803 | $795 | $5,058 |
Franklin Square 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,206 | $768 | $7,250 |
Franklin Square 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,151 | $915 | $3,573 |
Franklin Square 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,658 | $1,165 | $3,400 |
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Cheapest Available Franklin Square Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Franklin Square area of Baltimore, MD is a 1 Bed unit found at North Avenue Gateway II priced from $628. St Paul St 817 has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $745. Here are the most affordable Franklin Square apartments for rent in Baltimore, MD:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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North Avenue Gateway II | 1 bdr | 1BR,1BA | $628 |
St Paul St 817 | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $745 |
The Tobee | Studio | Studio,1BA | $750 |
Penn Square | 2 bdr | 2BR,1BA | $768 |
Wheelhouse Co-Living | 4C | 1BR,1BA | $822 |
Mt. Vernon Properties | Studio | Studio,1BA | $850 |
Hampton Court Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $900 |
Saint Paul Regency | Studio apartment | Studio,1BA | $925 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Franklin Square, MD
As of April 07, 2025 the best value apartment in the Franklin Square area is the $1.08 price per square foot 30 E Preston St Model at 30 E Preston St, Unit A in the in the Inner Harbor neighborhood starting from $3,890. The second greatest value Franklin Square apartment is the 781 Washington Blvd Model at 781 Washington Blvd, Unit 2 starting at $1,600 with a $1.06 price per square foot in the Inner Harbor neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Franklin Square apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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30 E Preston St, Unit A | 30 E Preston St | 5BR,5BA | $1.08 |
781 Washington Blvd, Unit 2 | 781 Washington Blvd | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.06 |
2254 Annapolis Rd, Unit 2 | 2254 Annapolis Rd | 1BR,1BA | $0.67 |
2735 W North Ave, Unit #1 | 2735 W North Ave | 1BR,1BA | $1.05 |
Renaissance at Reservoir Hill | Two Bedrooms One Bath | 2BR,1BA | $0.81 |
1718 McCulloh St, Unit 1 | 1718 McCulloh St | 1BR,1BA | $0.95 |
834 N Carey St, Unit 3 | 834 N Carey St | 1BR,1BA | $0.85 |
1720 McCulloh St, Unit 4 | 1720 McCulloh St | 2BR,1BA | $0.95 |
Penn Square | 2 bdr | 2BR,1BA | $0.80 |
North Avenue Gateway II | 1 bdr | 1BR,1BA | $1.03 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleFranklin Square, Baltimore, MD
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Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
Best Local Schools in Franklin Square, Baltimore, MD
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Getting Around the Franklin Square Neighborhood in Baltimore, MD
Walk Score®
80 / 100
Very Walkable
Most errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
58 / 100
Bikeable
Some bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
81 / 100
Excellent Transit
Transit is convenient for most trips
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 Franklin Square Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Franklin Square?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Franklin Square is under $925.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Franklin Square?
The cheapest apartment in Franklin Square is North Avenue Gateway II which is listed at $628, while the average apartment in Franklin Square costs $3,245.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Franklin 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 143 regular apartments in Franklin 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 Franklin Square?
Cheap apartments in Franklin Square have an average cost of $528 which is $2,717 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Franklin Square.
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