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Western Baltimore Neighborhood Guide Baltimore, MD

About

Western Baltimore is a diverse and vibrant neighborhood in Baltimore, Maryland. It is bordered by popular navigation routes such as North Monroe Street and West North Avenue, providing residents easy access to the rest of the city. The neighborhood is home to many historic landmarks, including the stunning Leakin Park, one of the largest urban parks in the country. The area is known for its rich cultural heritage and offers a unique blend of urban living and community spirit.

What You Will Love About Western Baltimore, Baltimore, Maryland

  • Experience the rich history of Western Baltimore with sites like the historic Leakin Park.
  • Easy commuting options with major roads such as North Monroe Street and West North Avenue nearby.
  • A vibrant community spirit that's seen in the numerous local events and festivals.

What's Nearby

Western Baltimore is conveniently located near the city center. It's only a short drive to the renowned Walters Art Museum and Lexington Market. The neighborhood is also adjacent to the University of Maryland BioPark, offering research and development opportunities.

The Rental Market

In Western Baltimore, the rental market is quite affordable with the average rent for a 1-bedroom apartment over the last 12 months being $900. The minimum average price is also $900 and the maximum average price is $1,000.

Rental Price Stability

Rental rates in the Western Baltimore neighborhood have shown a low standard deviation of $33.43 indicating that the prices have been fairly stable.

Lifestyle

The Western Baltimore neighborhood offers a mix of urban and community living. Residents can enjoy the rich cultural heritage, engage in local events, and have easy access to nearby city amenities. The presence of the University of Maryland BioPark also provides a unique blend of academic and professional opportunities.

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Explore the Neighborhood

There are 537 restaurants, 124 grocery stores, and 46 parks within a mile of the Western Baltimore neighborhood.

  • GROCERY
    Torres Supermarket

    Retail, Food and Beverage Retail, Grocery Store

    0.1 miles

    1832 Mosher St

  • GROCERY
    Stop Shop Save

    Retail, Food and Beverage Retail, Grocery Store

    0.2 miles

    1400 N Monroe St

  • GROCERY
    Bentalou Food Market

    Retail, Food and Beverage Retail, Grocery Store

    0.2 miles

    1000 N Bentalou St

  • GROCERY
    Brown Grocery & Carry Out

    Retail, Food and Beverage Retail, Grocery Store

    0.3 miles

    1049 N Mount St

  • GROCERY
    B & S Food Market

    Retail, Food and Beverage Retail, Grocery Store

    0.3 miles

    1808 W Lanvale St

  • GROCERY
    H & Z Grocery

    Retail, Food and Beverage Retail, Grocery Store

    0.7 miles

    1629 W North Ave

Western Baltimore Apartments and Rentals

506 Rental properties in Western Baltimore, Baltimore, MD.

  • Chesapeake Commons property

    $1,420+

    Chesapeake Commons

    1–3 Beds • 1–3 Baths

    631–2142 Sqft

    8 Units Available

  • The Courtland property

    $1,430+

    The Courtland

    Studio–1 Beds • 1 Bath

    3 Units Available

  • The Atrium Apartments and Lofts property

    $1,526+

    The Atrium Apartments and Lofts

    Studio–3 Beds • 1–3 Baths

    504–1535 Sqft

    1 Unit Available

  • 2Hopkins Apartments property

    $2,018+

    2Hopkins Apartments

    Studio–2 Beds • 1–2 Baths

    498–1372 Sqft

    Available 10/6

  • Marlboro Classic & Redwood Square property

    $1,320+

    Marlboro Classic & Redwood Square

    Studio–2 Beds • 1–2 Baths

    505–1605 Sqft

    6 Units Available

  • The Standard property

    $1,297+

    The Standard

    Studio–2 Beds • 1–2 Baths

    381–1000 Sqft

    4 Units Available

Cost of Living

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CategoryCompare to State Avg.Compare to National Avg.
housing
0%
9.8%
utilities
0%
10.2%
food
0%
3.7%
transportation
0%
3.1%
healthcare
0%
4.3%

Western Baltimore Demographics

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Western Baltimore Reviews

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  • Busy Streets

    No

    Say 2 of 2 renters

  • Noise Late At Night

    No

    Say 2 of 2 renters

  • Nearby Parks

    Yes

    Say 2 of 2 renters

  • Near Schools

    Yes

    Say 2 of 2 renters

  • Area Has Litter

    Yes

    Say 1 of 2 renters

  • Near Downtown

    Yes

    Say 1 of 2 renters

Western Baltimore Transportation

walk bike and transit

Very Walkable

80/100
Walk Score®
The Walk Score© measures walkability on a scale of 0-100 based on walking routes to destinations such as dining and drinking, groceries, and shopping.

Bikeable

58/100
Bike Score®

Excellent Transit

82/100
7 bus stops, 3 train stops, 4 other stops

West Baltimore MARC Station

Train Stop

400 North Smallwood Street Baltimore

Mta Light Rail

Other

344 W North Ave

Upton / Avenue Market - Metro Station

Train Stop

Pennsylvania Ave

Source: foursquare.com

Western Baltimore Schools

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