Baltimore/ Real Estate & Development
Published on June 10, 2020
The cheapest apartments for rent in Downtown, Baltimore 311 Cathedral St. | Photo: Zumper

According to rental site Zumper, median rents for a one bedroom in Downtown are hovering around $1,150, compared to a $950 one-bedroom median for Baltimore as a whole.

So how does the low-end pricing on a Downtown rental look these days — and what might you get for the price?

We took a look at local listings from Zumper and Apartment Guide to find out what price-conscious apartment seekers can expect to find in the neighborhood, which, according to Walk Score ratings, is extremely walkable, is very bikeable and is a haven for transit riders.

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

Listed at $845/month, this one-bedroom, one-bathroom condo, located at 311 Cathedral St., is 26.5% less than the $1,150/month median rent for a one bedroom in Downtown.

The unit comes with hardwood flooring. Pet owners, take heed: This property is both dog-friendly and cat-friendly.

(See the complete listing here.)

229-231 N. Howard St.

Photo: Zumper
Photo: Zumper

This one-bedroom, one-bathroom dwelling, situated at 229-231 N. Howard St., is listed for $900/month.

In the unit, anticipate hardwood flooring, a renovated kitchen, a dishwasher and large windows. The building offers on-site laundry. The listing is cat-friendly. The rental doesn't require a leasing fee.

(See the complete listing here.)

26 S. Calvert St.

Photo: Zumper
Photo: Zumper

Then there's this living space with one bedroom and one bathroom at 26 S. Calvert St., listed at $1,035/month.

You can expect to see a mix of hardwood floors and carpeting in the residence. Pet owners, take heed: This rental is both dog-friendly and cat-friendly. When it comes to building amenities, expect a gym and on-site laundry. Look out for a $500 security deposit.

(See the listing here.)

10 Light St.

Photo: Apartment Guide
Photo: Apartment Guide

Check out this 486-square-foot one-bedroom, one-bathroom suite at 10 Light St., listed at $1,115/month.

When it comes to building amenities, expect a gym and on-site laundry. In the unit, expect to find a walk-in closet and hardwood flooring. Good news for animal lovers: This rental is both dog-friendly and cat-friendly.

(Here's the listing.)

222 N. Charles St.

Photo: Apartment Guide
Photo: Apartment Guide

And lastly, here's a one-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment at 222 N. Charles St., which, with 615 square feet, is going for $1,126/month.

Amenities offered in the building include secured entry and on-site laundry. In the unit, the listing promises a walk-in closet and a dishwasher. Pet owners, take heed: This rental is both dog-friendly and cat-friendly.

(Check out the listing here.)


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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