
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Kresson Neighborhood of Baltimore, MD from $500 (33 Rentals)
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Raven Run Apartments

2726 Beryl Ave

3129 Eastern Ave, Unit Basement

111 S Linwood Ave

Orchard Ridge Apartments and Townhomes

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Kresson, Baltimore, MD Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Kresson?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Kresson Studio Apartments | $1,601 | $656 | $2,525 |
Kresson 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,153 | $799 | $5,426 |
Kresson 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,728 | $1,005 | $6,972 |
Kresson 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,604 | $1,426 | $3,680 |
Kresson 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,620 | $3,620 | $3,620 |
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Cheapest Available Kresson Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Kresson area of Baltimore, MD is a 1 Bed unit found at Mary Harvin House priced from $575. Parkside Gardens Apartments and Townhouses has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $656. Here are the most affordable Kresson apartments for rent in Baltimore, MD:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Mary Harvin House | 1 bdr | 1BR,1BA | $575 |
Parkside Gardens Apartments and Townhouses | Studio apartment | Studio,1BA | $656 |
Columbus School | 1 bdr | 1BR,1BA | $662 |
Raven Run Apartments | 1 Bed 1 Bath | Classic | 1BR,1BA | $945 |
Orchard Ridge Apartments and Townhomes | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,031 |
Chapel Green Apartments | The Crape Myrtle | 2BR,2BA | $1,053 |
Distillery Apartments | 1 bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,175 |
Ashland Commons | Two-Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $1,182 |
Boston Crossing | 1BR/1BA The Catalina | 1BR,1BA | $1,235 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Kresson, MD
As of May 10, 2025 the best value apartment in the Kresson area is the $1.55 price per square foot 3 Bedrooms 1.5 Baths Model at Orchard Ridge Apartments and Townhomes in the in the Canton neighborhood starting from $1,906. The second greatest value Kresson apartment is the Two-Bedroom Model at Ashland Commons starting at $1,182 with a $1.15 price per square foot in the Inner Harbor neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Kresson apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Orchard Ridge Apartments and Townhomes | 3 Bedrooms 1.5 Baths | 3BR,1.5BA | $1.55 |
Ashland Commons | Two-Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.15 |
Raven Run Apartments | 1 Bed 1 Bath | Renovated | 1BR,1BA | $1.20 |
Domain Brewers Hill | Plan B (A1B) | 1BR,1BA | $1.80 |
Chapel Green Apartments | The Crape Myrtle | 2BR,2BA | $1.24 |
Columbus School | 1 bdr | 1BR,1BA | $0.84 |
Mary Harvin House | 1 bdr | 1BR,1BA | $0.83 |
3129 Eastern Ave, Unit Basement | 3129 Eastern Ave | 1BR,1BA | $1.47 |
Distillery Apartments | 1 bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.76 |
Parkside Gardens Apartments and Townhouses | Studio apartment | Studio ,1BA | $1.63 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleKresson, Baltimore, MD
Ranked #160
Among neighborhoods in Baltimore, MD for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
2.5Pet Friendly
Best Local Schools in Kresson, Baltimore, MD
Armistead Gardens Elementary School
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Getting Around the Kresson Neighborhood in Baltimore, MD
Walk Score®
66 / 100
Somewhat Walkable
Some errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
44 / 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Minimal bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
62 / 100
Good Transit
Many nearby public transportation options
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
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- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Kresson Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Kresson?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Kresson is under $1,235.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Kresson?
The cheapest apartment in Kresson is Mary Harvin House which is listed at $575, while the average apartment in Kresson costs $3,620.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Kresson?
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 10 regular apartments in Kresson 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 Kresson?
Cheap apartments in Kresson have an average cost of $1,513 which is $2,107 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Kresson.
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