Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Franklintown Road Neighborhood of Baltimore, MD from $400 (17 Rentals)

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2003 Hollins St

BaltimoreMD21223
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Poe Homes
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Poe Homes

800 W Lexington StBaltimore, MD 21201
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Temple Gardens
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Temple Gardens

2601 Madison AveBaltimore, MD 21217
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Penn North Plaza
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Penn North Plaza

1520 W North AveBaltimore, MD 21217
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2325 Hollins St
2 Bedroom Apartments

2325 Hollins St

2325 Hollins StBaltimore, MD 21223
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Union Rowe
1 Bedroom Apartments

Union Rowe

1517 W Fayette StBaltimore, MD 21223

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Frederick Douglass
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Frederick Douglass

1645 N Calhoun StBaltimore, MD 21217
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Franklintown Road, Baltimore, MD Local Guide

Cheapest Available Franklintown Road Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Franklintown Road area of Baltimore, MD is a 1 Bed unit found at Uplands priced from $583. North Avenue Gateway II has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $723. Here are the most affordable Franklintown Road apartments for rent in Baltimore, MD:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
UplandsPhase 2 - 1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$583
North Avenue Gateway II1 bdr1BR,1BA$723
Penn Square2 bdr2BR,1BA$768
North Avenue Gateway2 bdr2BR,1BA$857
Stone Hills1BR 1BA(465)1BR,1BA$925

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Franklintown Road, MD

As of May 12, 2025 the best value apartment in the Franklintown Road area is the $0.56 price per square foot 3213 Dorchester Rd Model at 3213 Dorchester Rd, Unit 2 in the in the Burleith-Leighton neighborhood starting from $1,500. The second greatest value Franklintown Road apartment is the 815 N Calhoun St Model at 815 N Calhoun St, Unit 1 starting at $1,650 with a $0.92 price per square foot in the Inner Harbor neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Franklintown Road apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
3213 Dorchester Rd, Unit 23213 Dorchester Rd2BR,1BA$0.56
815 N Calhoun St, Unit 1815 N Calhoun St2BR,2BA$0.92
615 N Calhoun St, Unit 101615 N Calhoun St2BR,1BA$0.94
Renaissance at Reservoir HillTwo Bedrooms One Bath2BR,1BA$0.81
834 N Carey St, Unit 3834 N Carey St1BR,1BA$0.85
1721 McCulloh St, Unit 31721 McCulloh St1BR,1BA$0.85
832 N Carey St, Unit 2832 N Carey St1BR,1BA$0.88
Penn Square2 bdr2BR,1BA$0.80
North Avenue Gateway2 bdr2BR,1BA$0.90
UplandsPhase 2 - 1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$0.90

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Franklintown Road, Baltimore, MD

Ranked #325

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.0
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around the Franklintown Road Neighborhood in Baltimore, MD

Walk Score®

54 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

58 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

69 / 100

Good Transit

Many nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Franklintown Road Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Franklintown Road?

The cheapest apartment in Franklintown Road is Uplands which is listed at $583, while the average apartment in Franklintown Road costs $2,123.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Franklintown Road?

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 30 regular apartments in Franklintown Road 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 Franklintown Road?

Cheap apartments in Franklintown Road have an average cost of $507 which is $1,616 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Franklintown Road.

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