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The most affordable apartments for rent in Downtown, Baltimore

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Published on January 08, 2020
The most affordable apartments for rent in Downtown, Baltimore 416 N. Howard St. | Photo: Zumper

Apartment hunting on a budget can be difficult. So what does a cheap rent on a rental in Downtown look like these days — and what might you get for the price?

According to Walk Score, the neighborhood is extremely walkable, is quite bikeable and boasts excellent transit options. It also features median rents for a one bedroom that hover around $1,100, 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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311 Cathedral St.

Photo: Zumper
Photo: Zumper

Listed at $800/month, this one-bedroom, one-bathroom condo, located at 311 Cathedral St., is 27.3% less than the $1,100/month median rent for a one bedroom in Downtown.

In the unit, the listing promises hardwood flooring. Pet owners, take heed: This property is both dog-friendly and cat-friendly.

(See the complete listing here.)

8 N. Howard St.

Photo: Apartment Guide
Photo: Apartment Guide

Here's a one-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment at 8 N. Howard St., which, at 742 square feet, is going for $999/month.

Building amenities include garage parking and a gym. Also, expect to find in-unit laundry and hardwood flooring in the unit. Pet lovers are in luck: This rental is both dog-friendly and cat-friendly. Expect a $30 application fee.

(See the full listing here.)

416 N. Howard St.

Photo: Zumper
Photo: Zumper

Then there's this apartment with one bedroom and one bathroom at 416 N. Howard St., listed at $1,000/month.

You'll find air conditioning in the apartment. Cats and dogs are not allowed. There's no leasing fee required for this rental.

(See the listing here.)

10 Light St.

Photo: Apartment Guide
Photo: Apartment Guide

Lastly, check out this 486-square-foot one-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment at 10 Light St., listed at $1,125/month.

The building features a gym, additional storage space and a swimming pool. The apartment also includes hardwood flooring. Pet lovers are in luck: This rental is both dog-friendly and cat-friendly.

(Here's the listing.)


This story was created automatically using local real estate data from Zumper and Apartment Guide, then reviewed by an editor. Click here for more about what we're doing. Additionally, read on for five marketing tips for real estate agents to showcase local market expertise.

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