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Baltimore's Best Affordable Neighborhoods

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Baltimore, MD Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Baltimore, MD

Pricing Updated: 05/02/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Baltimore, MD area range in price from $360 to $16,312 with an overall median price of $2,578. The three Baltimore neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Midway Coldstream at $1,150, Westport Homes at $850, and Stonewood-Pentwood-Winston at $900. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Baltimore Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Midway Coldstream$1,150$1,1502
Westport Homes$1,200$8502
Stonewood-Pentwood-Winston$1,300$9001
Carroll South$1,358$583214
Upton$1,383$74584
Gwynns Falls$1,393$583186
Bridgeview$1,399$59062
Shipley Hill$1,417$583178
Bridgeview Greenlawn$1,434$79553
Western District$1,442$583146

Cheapest Available Baltimore Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Baltimore, MD is a 1 Bed unit found at Mary Harvin House in the Inner Harbor neighborhood priced from $575. Uplands in the Violetville neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $583. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Baltimore apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Mary Harvin House1 bdr1BR,1BA$575
UplandsPhase 2 - 1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$583
North Avenue Gateway II1 bdr1BR,1BA$628
Parkside Gardens Apartments and TownhousesStudio apartmentStudio,1BA$656
Columbus School1 bdr1BR,1BA$662
Portside Apartments1A1BR,1BA$683
St Paul St 8170BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$745
Gardenvillage Apartments & Townhouses1 bedroom Junior1BR,1BA$751
Penn Square2 bdr2BR,1BA$768
The Tobee - Cathedral St 3111 Bedroom1BR,1BA$795

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Baltimore, MD

As of May 02, 2025 the best value apartment in the Baltimore 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 Baltimore apartment is the Three Bedroom Model at Riverfront starting at $1,812 with a $0.88 price per square foot in the South Baltimore neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Baltimore apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
3213 Dorchester Rd, Unit 23213 Dorchester Rd2BR,1BA$0.56
RiverfrontThree Bedroom3BR,2BA$0.88
4217 Audrey Ave, Unit 14217 Audrey Ave1BR,1BA$0.67
5626 Midwood Ave, Unit 25626 Midwood Ave2BR,1BA$0.69
2254 Annapolis Rd, Unit 22254 Annapolis Rd1BR,1BA$0.67
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
Penn Square2 bdr2BR,1BA$0.80
Mary Harvin House1 bdr1BR,1BA$0.83

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Frequently Asked Questions about Baltimore

What type of rentals are currently available in Baltimore?

There are currently 2923 Apartments for Rent in Baltimore, MD with pricing that ranges from $583 to $16,422. There are also 1085 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Baltimore ranging from $475 to $15,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Baltimore?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Baltimore ranges from $475 to $15,000 with an average monthly rent of $2,626.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Baltimore?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Baltimore range from $814 to $7,990, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $495 to $7,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $650 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,025.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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A Baltimore Local Expert’s Guide To 10 Budget-Friendly Neighborhoods to Rent

Written by: Sarah Bregel

There are few cities more eclectic and diverse than Baltimore, Maryland. I should know. I've lived in various parts of Baltimore for most of my life.

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Navigating the Rental Market: Tips for First-Time Renters

Written by: Sandy Baker

Making the decision to rent is exciting and terrifying at the same time. For many people, there are a lot of unknowns.

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Know Your Rights - How Discrimination Laws Impact Landlords and Tenants

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

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