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

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1700 N Gay St
1 Bedroom Apartments

1700 N Gay St

1700 N Gay StBaltimore, MD 21213
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Mary Harvin House
1 Bedroom Apartments

Mary Harvin House

1600 N Chester StBaltimore, MD 21213
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Columbus School
1 Bedroom Apartments

Columbus School

2000 E North AveBaltimore, MD 21213
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Moravia Arms Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Moravia Arms Apartments

6000-6006 Moravia Park DrBaltimore, MD 21206
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Moravia Gardens
1 Bedroom Apartments

Moravia Gardens

6052-6056 Moravia Park DrBaltimore, MD 21206
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Collington Commons
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Collington Commons

2200 E Biddle StBaltimore, MD 21213

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Regent Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Regent Apartments

6518 Brown AveBaltimore, MD 21224
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The Flats at Moores Run
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Flats at Moores Run

5220 Frankford AveBaltimore, MD 21206
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Moravia Park Drive
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Moravia Park Drive

6020 Moravia Park DrBaltimore, MD 21206
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Skyline Properties
2 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Skyline Properties

703 N Luzerne AveBaltimore, MD 21205
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The Imperial at Conkling
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

The Imperial at Conkling

201 S Conkling StBaltimore, MD 21224
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Canton Overlook
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Canton Overlook

1617 Broening HwyBaltimore, MD 21224
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The Archer
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Archer

1709-1719 Fleet StBaltimore, MD 21231

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1742 Fleet St
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1742 Fleet St

1742 Fleet StBaltimore, MD 21231

Kresson, Baltimore, MD Local Guide

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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Mary Harvin House1 bdr1BR,1BA$575
Parkside Gardens Apartments and TownhousesStudio apartmentStudio,1BA$656
Columbus School1 bdr1BR,1BA$662
Raven Run Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath | Classic1BR,1BA$945
Orchard Ridge Apartments and Townhomes1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,031
Chapel Green ApartmentsThe Crape Myrtle2BR,2BA$1,053
Distillery Apartments1 bedroom1BR,1BA$1,175
Ashland CommonsTwo-Bedroom2BR,2BA$1,182
Boston Crossing1BR/1BA The Catalina1BR,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Orchard Ridge Apartments and Townhomes3 Bedrooms 1.5 Baths3BR,1.5BA$1.55
Ashland CommonsTwo-Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.15
Raven Run Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath | Renovated1BR,1BA$1.20
Domain Brewers HillPlan B (A1B)1BR,1BA$1.80
Chapel Green ApartmentsThe Crape Myrtle2BR,2BA$1.24
Columbus School1 bdr1BR,1BA$0.84
Mary Harvin House1 bdr1BR,1BA$0.83
3129 Eastern Ave, Unit Basement3129 Eastern Ave1BR,1BA$1.47
Distillery Apartments1 bedroom1BR,1BA$1.76
Parkside Gardens Apartments and TownhousesStudio apartmentStudio ,1BA$1.63

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Kresson, Baltimore, MD

Ranked #160

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
Pet Friendly

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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

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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