Cheap Apartments for Rent in Towson, MD from $700 (61 Rentals)

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Park View at Towson
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Park View at Towson

20 Dunvale AveTowson, MD 21204
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Lothian Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Lothian Apartments

5543 Lothian RdBaltimore, MD 21212
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Marble Hall Gardens
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Marble Hall Gardens

4430 Marble Hall RdBaltimore, MD 21218
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Stratford Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Stratford Apartments

6101 The AlamedaBaltimore, MD 21239
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2423 Ken Oak Road
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

2423 Ken Oak Road

2423 Ken Oak RdBaltimore, MD 21209
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Rosalind Townhomes
2 Bedroom Apartments

Rosalind Townhomes

2927 Rosalind AveBaltimore, MD 21215
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Park Raven Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Park Raven Apartments

1806 Ramblewood RdBaltimore, MD 21239
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310 E Melrose Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

310 E Melrose Ave

310 E Melrose AveBaltimore, MD 21212
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Pangea Pines
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Pangea Pines

6502 McClean BlvdBaltimore, MD 21214
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Towson, MD Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Towson, MD

Pricing Updated: 03/26/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Towson, 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 Towson Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Towson Circle$2,280$90010169
Downtown Towson$3,019$1,3301070

Cheapest Available Towson Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Towson, MD is a 1 Bed unit found at Lochwood Apartments in the Mid-Govans neighborhood priced from $900. Hillen & Belvedere in the Mid-Govans neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $928. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Towson apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Lochwood ApartmentsThe Parkview1BR,1BA$900
Hillen & BelvedereThe DominoStudio,1BA$928
Winston ApartmentsStudio 1 Bath - The AlamedaStudio,1BA$969
Kensington Gate ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$994
Dutch Village1Bed, 1Bath Flat1BR,1BA$999
Wellington Gate ApartmentsOne Bedroom Junior1BR,1BA$1,033
Barclay Square Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,034
Hillendale Gate Apartments1BR/1BA Hillendale Gate1BR,1BA$1,063
Northern Village Apartments IOne Bedroom Apartment1BR,1BA$1,065
Taylor GardensThe Daisy1BR,1BA$1,068

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Towson, MD

As of March 26, 2025 the best value apartment in the Towson area is the $1.15 price per square foot 8108 Clyde Bank Rd Model at 8108 Clyde Bank Rd in the in the Mid-Govans neighborhood starting from $2,200. The second greatest value Towson apartment is the Two Bedroom Townhome Model at Ruxton Landing starting at $2,012 with a $1.42 price per square foot in the Regents Club At Falls Croft neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Towson apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
8108 Clyde Bank Rd8108 Clyde Bank Rd3BR,2BA$1.15
Ruxton LandingTwo Bedroom Townhome2BR,1.5BA$1.42
Cardiff Charles Apartments2 bedroom, 2 bath2BR,2BA$1.24
Somerset at TowsonThe Providence2BR,2BA$1.54
338 E Belvedere Ave, Unit Apt#2338 E Belvedere Ave1BR,1BA$1.28
5644 Midwood Ave, Unit 15644 Midwood Ave2BR,1BA$1.29
Midwood Apartments1BR & Den1BR,1BA$1.60
Taylor GardensThe Daisy1BR,1BA$1.47
Barclay Square Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.44
Lochwood ApartmentsThe Parkview1BR,1BA$1.36

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Getting Around Towson, MD

Walk Score®

81 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

48 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

56 / 100

Good Transit

Many nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Towson Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Towson?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Towson is under $1,068.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Towson?

The cheapest apartment in Towson is Lochwood Apartments which is listed at $900, while the average apartment in Towson costs $2,649.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Towson?

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 2,896 regular apartments in Towson 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 Towson?

Cheap apartments in Towson have an average cost of $370 which is $2,279 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Towson.

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