Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Hillen Neighborhood of Baltimore, MD from $600 (94 Rentals)

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Hillen, Baltimore, MD Local Guide

Cheapest Available Hillen Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Hillen area of Baltimore, MD is a 1 Bed unit found at Columbus School priced from $662. Oak Hill Townhomes has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $830. Here are the most affordable Hillen apartments for rent in Baltimore, MD:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Columbus School1 bdr1BR,1BA$662
Oak Hill TownhomesStudio ApartmentStudio,1BA$830
Clare Court2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bathroom2BR,1BA$843
Lochwood ApartmentsThe Parkview1BR,1BA$900
Northwood Homes1BR 1BA(469)1BR,1BA$900
Peabody Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$950
Maplewood ApartmentsThe Oak Collection1BR,1BA$970
Kensington Gate ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$994

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Hillen, MD

As of May 14, 2025 the best value apartment in the Hillen area is the $1.45 price per square foot 2 BED / 2 BATH Model at Melrose Apartments in the in the Mid-Govans neighborhood starting from $2,545. The second greatest value Hillen apartment is the 2BR/2.0BA Model at 2300 N. Calvert St starting at $1,725 with a $1.24 price per square foot in the Patterson Place neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Hillen apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Melrose Apartments2 BED / 2 BATH2BR,2BA$1.45
2300 N. Calvert St2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$1.24
Winston Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bath - Morgan Park2BR,1BA$1.16
5644 Midwood Ave, Unit 15644 Midwood Ave2BR,1BA$1.29
Pleasantview2 Bed, 1 Bath Townhome2BR,1BA$1.43
Clare Court2 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$1.02
2634 N Charles St, Unit 22634 N Charles St2BR,1BA$1.42
Columbus School1 bdr1BR,1BA$0.84
Barclay Square Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.44
Lochwood ApartmentsThe Parkview1BR,1BA$1.36

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Hillen, Baltimore, MD

Ranked #130

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.5
Pet Friendly

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, including Baltimore. Lifestyle Ratings show you the best fit for your needs and interests. This takes in many factors including filtering automatically for the best outdoor access, luxury housing options, pet-friendly features, places to raise kids, proximity to transit, and how walkable or bikeable each community and area is. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

Getting Around the Hillen Neighborhood in Baltimore, MD

Walk Score®

60 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

55 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

62 / 100

Good Transit

Many nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Hillen Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Hillen?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Hillen is under $994.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Hillen?

The cheapest apartment in Hillen is Columbus School which is listed at $662, while the average apartment in Hillen costs $2,300.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Hillen?

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 97 regular apartments in Hillen 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 Hillen?

Cheap apartments in Hillen have an average cost of $743 which is $1,557 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Hillen.

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