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Calvert's Walk

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Bel Air, MD Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Bel Air?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Bel Air Studio Apartments | $1,468 | $1,377 | $1,619 |
Bel Air 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,703 | $1,063 | $2,743 |
Bel Air 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,075 | $1,400 | $3,325 |
Bel Air 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,633 | $1,730 | $3,185 |
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Bel Air, MD
Pricing Updated: 05/18/2025Current apartment rentals in the Bel Air, MD area range in price from to with an overall median price of . Here is today’s list neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Bel Air Apartments for rent:
Neighborhood | Median Price | Min Price | Available Units |
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Bel Air North | $2,465 | $1,063 | 64 |
Bel Air South | $2,549 | $1,108 | 91 |
Tollgate Village | $2,570 | $1,367 | 59 |
Harford Green | $2,737 | $1,108 | 111 |
Cheapest Available Bel Air Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Bel Air, MD is a 1 Bed unit found at Homes at Fountain Green in the Grafton Ridge neighborhood priced from $1,063. Apartments at Bel Air in the Harford Green neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,291. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Bel Air apartments for rent:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Homes at Fountain Green | 1A-2 | 1BR,1BA | $1,063 |
Apartments at Bel Air | 2 Bedroom/1 Bathroom - 899 sq ft | 2BR,1BA | $1,291 |
Calvert's Walk | Plan A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,367 |
Eagle Rock Apartments at Bel Air North | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,520 |
Harford Village South | Two Bedroom / One Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1,599 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Bel Air, MD
As of May 18, 2025 the best value apartment in the Bel Air area is the $1.89 price per square foot 3 Bed 3 Bath F Style Model at Five43 Apartments in the in the Grafton Ridge neighborhood starting from $3,085. The second greatest value Bel Air apartment is the 3 Bedroom 2 Bath (F1) Model at Avanti Apartments starting at $2,925 with a $1.94 price per square foot in the Harford Green neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Bel Air apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Five43 Apartments | 3 Bed 3 Bath F Style | 3BR,3BA | $1.89 |
Avanti Apartments | 3 Bedroom 2 Bath (F1) | 3BR,2BA | $1.94 |
Belcove Place | B2 | 2BR,1.5BA | $2.02 |
Apartments at Bel Air | 2 Bedroom/2 Bathroom - 924 sq ft | 2BR,2BA | $1.90 |
Heritage Woods | Redbud | 2BR,2BA | $1.94 |
James Run Apartments | A1S | 1BR,1BA | $2.25 |
Harford Village South | Two Bedroom / One Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.88 |
Eagle Rock Apartments at Bel Air North | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.90 |
Calvert's Walk | Plan A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.80 |
Homes at Fountain Green | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.03 |
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Getting Around Bel Air, MD
Walk Score®
57 / 100
Somewhat Walkable
Some errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
39 / 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Minimal bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
4 / 100
Minimal Transit
It may be possible to get on a bus
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Bel Air Apartments
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Bel Air?
The cheapest apartment in Bel Air is Homes at Fountain Green which is listed at $1,063, while the average apartment in Bel Air costs $2,580.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Bel Air?
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 6 regular apartments in Bel Air 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 Bel Air?
Cheap apartments in Bel Air have an average cost of $384 which is $2,196 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Bel Air.
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