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Budget apartments for rent in Downtown Baltimore

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Published on October 23, 2019
Budget apartments for rent in Downtown Baltimore300 W. Lombard St. | Photo: Apartment Guide

It can be challenging to find a quality option for a reasonable price when on the hunt for an apartment. So what does a cheap price on a rental in Downtown look like these days — and what might you get for the price?

Per Walk Score ratings, the neighborhood has excellent walkability, is very bikeable and boasts excellent transit options. It also features median rents for a one bedroom that hover around $1,191, compared to a $950 one-bedroom median for Baltimore as a whole.

A look at local listings in Downtown via rental sites Zumper and Apartment Guide paints a picture of what price-conscious apartment seekers can expect to find in this Baltimore neighborhood.

Read on for the cheapest listings available right now. (Note: Prices and availability are subject to change.)

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115 N. Charles St.

Photo: Zumper

Listed at $999/month, this 1-square-foot one-bedroom, one-bathroom rental, located at 115 N. Charles St., is 16.1% less than the $1,191/month median rent for a one bedroom in Downtown.

Amenities offered in the building include a roof deck and on-site laundry. In the unit, anticipate granite countertops and large windows. Pet owners, take heed: This property is both dog-friendly and cat-friendly. There's no leasing fee required for this rental.

(See the complete listing here.)

301 W. Franklin St.

Photo: Apartment Guide
Photo: Apartment Guide

This one-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment, situated at 301 W. Franklin St., is listed for $1,049/month for its 598 square feet.

The unit features a dishwasher. Amenities offered in the building include secured entry, a gym and an elevator. Pet owners, take heed: This rental is both dog-friendly and cat-friendly. Look out for a $150 pet fee.

(See the complete listing here.)

300 W. Lombard St.

Photo: Apartment Guide
Photo: Apartment Guide

Here's a one-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment at 300 W. Lombard St., which, at 588 square feet, is going for $1,120/month.

The building features secured entry and garage parking. The unit comes furnished and has hardwood flooring and a dishwasher. Pet lovers are in luck: This rental is both dog-friendly and cat-friendly. Look out for a $250 pet deposit. 

(See the full listing here.)

300 N. Charles St.

Photo: Zumper

Check out this 750-square-foot one-bedroom, one-bathroom address at 300 N. Charles St., listed at $1,190/month.

The building offers on-site laundry, additional storage space and an elevator. You can also expect to see hardwood flooring in the residence. Pet owners, take heed: This rental is both dog-friendly and cat-friendly. The rental doesn't require a leasing fee.

(Here's the listing.)


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