Cheap Apartments for Rent in the West Baltimore City Neighborhood of Baltimore, MD from $500 (30 Rentals)

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Kendale Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Kendale Apartments

1037 Maiden Choice LnBaltimore, MD 21229
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3320 Presstman St
1 Bedroom Apartments

3320 Presstman St

3320 Presstman StBaltimore, MD 21216
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Westchester Gardens
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Westchester Gardens

2708 Talbot RdBaltimore, MD 21216
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Pangea Oaks
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Pangea Oaks

2908-2910 Garrison BlvdBaltimore, MD 21216
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3302 Clifton Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

3302 Clifton Ave

3302-3306 Clifton AveBaltimore, MD 21216
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3512 Clifton Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

3512 Clifton Ave

3512-3516 Clifton AveBaltimore, MD 21216

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Stone Hills
1 Bedroom Apartments

Stone Hills

201 S Beechfield AveBaltimore, MD 21229
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Greenwich Gardens
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Greenwich Gardens

5100 Greenwich AveBaltimore, MD 21229
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Parkway Overlook
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Parkway Overlook

1610 Hilton StBaltimore, MD 21216
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Carriage House
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Carriage House

131-139 N Bend RdBaltimore, MD 21229
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Elmer Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Elmer Apartments

2301 Monticello RdBaltimore, MD 21216

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Elgin Townhomes
2 Bedroom Apartments

Elgin Townhomes

2803 Elgin AveBaltimore, MD 21216
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North Avenue Gateway
2 Bedroom Apartments

North Avenue Gateway

3003 W North AveBaltimore, MD 21216
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West Baltimore City, Baltimore, MD Local Guide

Cheapest Available West Baltimore City Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the West Baltimore City area of Baltimore, MD is a 1 Bed unit found at Uplands priced from $583. North Avenue Gateway II has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $723. Here are the most affordable West Baltimore City apartments for rent in Baltimore, MD:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
UplandsPhase 2 - 1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$583
North Avenue Gateway II1 bdr1BR,1BA$723
North Avenue Gateway2 bdr2BR,1BA$857
Stone Hills1BR 1BA(465)1BR,1BA$925
Nottingham GardensLarge One Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,000
College Gardens & Melbourne Apts /Townhouses1 Bedroom Garden1BR,1BA$1,000
Caral Gardens Apartments and TownhomesThe Iris2BR,1BA$1,039
Coventry ManorTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1,050
Oaklee Village Apartments1BL1BR,1BA$1,085

Best Value Apartments for Rent in West Baltimore City, MD

As of May 11, 2025 the best value apartment in the West Baltimore City area is the $1.12 price per square foot 2735 W North Ave Model at 2735 W North Ave, Unit #2 in the in the Burleith-Leighton neighborhood starting from $1,325. The second greatest value West Baltimore City apartment is the 3b_r Model at Ashburton starting at $1,399 with a $1.37 price per square foot in the Burleith-Leighton neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for West Baltimore City apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
2735 W North Ave, Unit #22735 W North Ave1BR,1BA$1.12
Ashburton3b_r3BR,1BA$1.37
Northwest TownhomesThe Axis2BR,1BA$1.33
North Avenue Gateway2 bdr2BR,1BA$0.90
Gwynnbrook TownhomesTwo Bedroom Townhome - 896 sqft2BR,1BA$1.46
Coventry ManorTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.40
North Avenue Gateway II1 bdr1BR,1BA$1.11
2699 Saint Benedict St, Unit 12699 Saint Benedict St1BR,1BA$1.38
UplandsPhase 2 - 1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$0.90
Nottingham GardensLarge One Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.54

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
West Baltimore City, Baltimore, MD

Ranked #262

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap West Baltimore City Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom West Baltimore City Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom West Baltimore City Apartment is $583 at Uplands.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom West Baltimore City Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in West Baltimore City is starting from $702 at Uplands.

What is the most affordable West Baltimore City Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap West Baltimore City Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Uplands and starts from $814.

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