
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Harbor East Neighborhood of Baltimore, MD from $900 (7 Rentals)
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Mount Vernon Apartments

Redwood Campus Center, LLC

Avalon 555 President

For Rent: Urban Luxury at 906 Trinity Street

403 S Eden St
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Harbor East, Baltimore, MD Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Harbor East?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Harbor East Studio Apartments | $1,403 | $944 | $2,525 |
Harbor East 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,352 | $1,199 | $10,000+ |
Harbor East 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,202 | $1,399 | $5,354 |
Harbor East 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,405 | $4,326 | $4,565 |
Harbor East 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,999 | $2,999 | $2,999 |
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Cheapest Available Harbor East Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Harbor East area of Baltimore, MD is a Studio unit found at Mount Vernon Apartments priced from $949. Vivo Living Baltimore has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $952. Here are the most affordable Harbor East apartments for rent in Baltimore, MD:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Mount Vernon Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $949 |
Vivo Living Baltimore | The Petite Studio | Studio,1BA | $952 |
Vision on Lombard | A1 | Studio,1BA | $1,155 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Harbor East, MD
As of March 25, 2025 the best value apartment in the Harbor East area is the $2.94 price per square foot Charlotte Model at Arrive Union Wharf in the in the Southeast Baltimore neighborhood starting from $3,150. The second greatest value Harbor East apartment is the Studio Model at Mount Vernon Apartments starting at $949 with a $1.58 price per square foot in the Southeast Baltimore neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Harbor East apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Arrive Union Wharf | Charlotte | 2BR,2BA | $2.94 |
Mount Vernon Apartments | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $1.58 |
Liberty Harbor East | Studio-0A | Studio ,1BA | $3.95 |
For Rent: Urban Luxury at 906 Trinity Street | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio ,1BA | $2.77 |
Arrive Federal Hill | Atlanta | 1BR,1BA | $3.44 |
Spinnaker Bay at Harbor East | A0 | Studio ,1BA | $3.36 |
Redwood Campus Center, LLC | The President | Studio ,1BA | $3.17 |
ReNew Mt. Vernon | Fairfax | Studio ,1BA | $3.38 |
Vision on Lombard | B | Studio ,1BA | $3.14 |
Vivo Living Baltimore | The Furnished Studio | Studio ,1BA | $3.51 |
Getting Around the Harbor East Neighborhood in Baltimore, MD
Walk Score®
98 / 100
Walker’s Paradise
Daily errands do not require a car
Bike Score®
83 / 100
Very Bikeable
Biking is convenient for most trips
Transit Score®
94 / 100
Rider’s Paradise
World-class public transportation
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 Harbor East Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Harbor East?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Harbor East is under $1,813.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Harbor East?
The cheapest apartment in Harbor East is Mount Vernon Apartments which is listed at $1,199, while the average apartment in Harbor East costs $4,326.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Harbor East?
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 3,911 regular apartments in Harbor East that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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