Student Housing in Baltimore
Baltimore's vibrant student housing scene offers the perfect blend of academic convenience and urban living. With 38 dedicated housing options strategically positioned near campus, you're never far from Johns Hopkins, MICA, Loyola, or any of the city's other prestigious institutions. The neighborhoods pulse with genuine college-town energy, where thousands of students create a dynamic, welcoming community year-round.
Experience world-class dining and entertainment tailored to student budgets—from Federal Hill's eclectic restaurants to Canton's lively bars and venues. The city's robust public transportation network, including buses and the light rail, makes navigating between campus, housing, and social hotspots seamless and affordable.
What truly sets Baltimore apart is the authentic student ecosystem. You're not in a sterile dormitory complex but rather integrated into thriving neighborhoods filled with peers, local shops, coffee houses, and cultural attractions. Whether you're studying late at a cozy café in Fells Point, catching live music near campus, or enjoying weekend brunch with friends, Baltimore's student housing options place you at the heart of an electric, inclusive community where education and social life beautifully intersect.
Housing Overview
- Location
- Baltimore, MD
- Properties
- 24 listed
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What to Know About Baltimore
Key highlights for students considering Baltimore
38 student housing options near campus offer diverse choices
Multiple universities create vibrant academic community atmosphere
Fells Point offers trendy restaurants and bars within walking distance
Canton neighborhood provides popular nightlife venues for students
MTA public transit connects all major universities across Baltimore
Student Life in Baltimore
Student Life in Baltimore: A Comprehensive Guide
Baltimore offers a vibrant college experience with world-class institutions like Johns Hopkins University, Maryland Institute College of Art, and Loyola University Maryland all calling the city home. What makes Baltimore particularly attractive is its blend of academic excellence, cultural richness, and genuine urban energy that keeps students engaged both inside and outside the classroom.
Student-friendly neighborhoods cluster around these universities, with areas like Canton, Fells Point, and Federal Hill offering walkable streets, affordable housing, and abundant social venues. With 38 housing options available, finding accommodations suits various budgets and preferences.
The job market is welcoming to students, with opportunities in healthcare (thanks to Johns Hopkins' medical presence), tech startups, retail, and hospitality sectors. Many positions offer flexible schedules perfect for balancing academics.
Baltimore's social scene is genuinely impressive. From live music venues in Fells Point to art galleries reflecting MICA's creative influence, there's something for every interest. The National Aquarium and numerous sports events add to the entertainment options.
Cost of living here is reasonable compared to similarly-sized college towns, making student budgets stretch further without sacrificing quality of life.
What truly sets Baltimore apart is its distinctive culture. The city's strong sense of community, historic charm, and local pride create an authentic experience. Annual events like the Artscape festival and Preakness horse race bring students together while celebrating the city's unique identity. This combination makes Baltimore not just a place to study, but a place to genuinely belong.
Student Housing in Baltimore
Fayette Square Apartments
Fayette Square Apartments is a 147-unit student housing community located at 518 W Fayette St in Baltimore, approximately 2.9 miles from Baltimore City Community College. Built in 2004, the property offers amenities including a 24-hour fitness center, controlled access entry, bike storage, and a dog park. Units feature air conditioning, dishwashers, and carpet flooring, with on-site support including 24/7 maintenance and a business center.
HH Cresmont Apartments
HH Cresmont Apartments is a 26-unit student housing community located at 2807 Cresmont Ave in Baltimore, approximately 2.3 miles from Baltimore City Community College. Built in 2004, the property offers fully furnished units with full kitchens, air conditioning, and in-unit dishwashers and garbage disposals. Residents have access to amenities including a fitness center, game room, community lounge, business center, and 24/7 maintenance.
The Academy on Charles
The Academy on Charles is a 106-unit apartment community located at 3700 N Charles St in Baltimore, MD, approximately 2.6 miles from Baltimore City Community College. Built in 2012, the property offers amenities including 24/7 maintenance, fitness center, business center, covered parking, and in-unit features such as air conditioning and dishwashers.
Flats at Professional Arts Building
Flats at Professional Arts Building is an apartment community with 97 units located at 101 W Read St in Baltimore, MD, approximately 2.8 miles from Baltimore City Community College. Built in 2009, the property offers in-unit amenities including full kitchens with dishwashers and garbage disposals, in-unit washer/dryer, air conditioning, and heating. Residents have access to on-site facilities including a fitness center, 24/7 maintenance, on-site management, cable TV, and high-speed internet.
The 501 Apartments
The 501 Apartments is a 142-unit apartment community located at 501 W Franklin St in Baltimore, MD, approximately 2.8 miles from Baltimore City Community College. Built in 1996, the property offers amenities including air conditioning, fitness center, garage parking, high-speed internet, laundry facilities, and in-unit features such as dishwashers, granite countertops, and hardwood floors.
Prosper on Fayette
Prosper on Fayette is a 181-unit apartment community located at 400 W Fayette St in Baltimore, approximately 3.0 miles from Baltimore City Community College. Built in 2021, the property offers amenities including 24/7 maintenance, air conditioning, a clubhouse, community lounge, dog park, bike storage, business center, and controlled access.
Nine East 33rd Apartments
Nine East 33rd Apartments is a 157-unit apartment community built in 2016, located at 9 E 33rd St in Baltimore, MD, approximately 2.5 miles from Baltimore City Community College. The property offers amenities including 24/7 maintenance and fitness facilities, air conditioning, in-unit dishwashers, controlled access, a coffee bar, community lounge, and outdoor spaces such as a courtyard, balcony patios, and bike storage.
University Place Apartments
University Place Apartments is a 33-unit apartment community located at 617 W Lexington St in Baltimore, MD, approximately 2.8 miles from Baltimore City Community College. Built in 1890, the property features fully furnished units with amenities including in-unit washer/dryer, full kitchens with granite countertops, air conditioning, heating, and a fitness center. Additional features include controlled access, hardwood floors, high ceilings, and dishwashers in select units.
Hopkins House Apartments
Hopkins House Apartments is a 273-unit apartment community located at 110 W 39th St in Baltimore, MD, approximately 2.4 miles from Baltimore City Community College. Built in 1968, the property offers amenities including air conditioning, full kitchens with dishwashers and garbage disposals, fitness center, community lounge, gated community access, and EV charging stations. Select units feature balcony patios and hardwood or carpeted flooring.
Nelson Kohl Apartments
Nelson Kohl Apartments is a 103-unit apartment community built in 2018 located at 20 E Lanvale St in Baltimore, MD, approximately 2.6 miles from Baltimore City Community College. The property features in-unit washer/dryer, full kitchens with granite countertops, and amenities including a fitness center, community lounge, and 24/7 maintenance. Units include air conditioning, heating, hardwood floors, and cable TV service.
Stafford Apartments
Stafford Apartments is a 99-unit apartment community located at 716 Washington Pl in Baltimore, MD, approximately 2.9 miles from Baltimore City Community College. Built in 1894, the property offers amenities including air conditioning, high-speed internet, a fitness center, full kitchens, controlled access, and nearby public transit. The community is cat-friendly and features additional conveniences such as a clubhouse, package lockers, and a picnic area.
Jefferson House Apartments
Jefferson House Apartments is a 94-unit apartment community located at 4 E 32nd St in Baltimore, MD, approximately 2.5 miles from Baltimore City Community College. Built in 1935, the property offers amenities including a fitness center, business center, laundry facilities, high-speed internet, and 24/7 maintenance. Units feature full kitchens, hardwood floors, carpet, ceiling fans, and heating, with building access through controlled entry and gated community features.
HH Midtown Apartments
HH Midtown Apartments is a 323-unit apartment community located at 30 W Biddle St in Baltimore, MD, approximately 2.7 miles from Baltimore City Community College. Built in 2012, the property offers amenities including 24/7 maintenance and fitness facilities, air conditioning, bike storage, a business center, clubhouse, and controlled access entry. Additional features include a coffee bar, community lounge, conference room, cable TV, dishwasher, convenience store, and doorman concierge services.
Gallery Tower
Gallery Tower is a 144-unit apartment community located at 111 W Centre St in Baltimore, MD, approximately 2.9 miles from Baltimore City Community College. Built in 1965, the property offers amenities including 24/7 maintenance and fitness facilities, air conditioning, a business center, controlled access entry, and on-site conveniences such as a coffee bar and convenience store.
Redwood Campus Center Apartments
Redwood Campus Center Apartments is a 395-unit apartment community located at 300 W Redwood St in Baltimore, MD, approximately 3.1 miles from Baltimore City Community College. Built in 2021, the community offers amenities including 24/7 maintenance and fitness facilities, along with features such as air conditioning, controlled access, a business center, and a full kitchen in each unit.
Westland Gardens Apartments
Westland Gardens Apartments is a 600-unit apartment community located at 4700 Gateway Terrace B in Baltimore, MD, approximately 4.4 miles from Baltimore City Community College. The property was built in 1950 and offers amenities including in-unit washer/dryer, fully furnished units with full kitchens, 24/7 maintenance, controlled access, on-site management, and proximity to public transit.
Maplewood Apartments
Maplewood Apartments is a 219-unit apartment community located at 956 Argonne Dr in Baltimore, MD, approximately 3.6 miles from Baltimore City Community College. The property was built in 1965 and features units equipped with full kitchens, air conditioning, walk-in closets, and high-speed internet access. Residents have access to on-site management, 24/7 maintenance, and smoke-free living environments.
Waterloo Place Apartments
Waterloo Place Apartments is a 196-unit apartment community located at 690 N Calvert St in Baltimore, MD, approximately 3.1 miles from Baltimore City Community College. Built in 1994, the property offers amenities including 24/7 maintenance, fitness center, garage parking, full kitchens with dishwashers, air conditioning, and controlled access entry. Units feature balcony patios, carpet flooring, and breakfast bars.
TowsonTown Place Apartments
TowsonTown Place Apartments is a 828-unit apartment community located at 6906 Donachie Rd in Baltimore, MD, approximately 6.2 miles from Baltimore City Community College. Built in 1969, the property offers in-unit amenities including full kitchens, dishwashers, and washer-dryer units, along with community features such as a fitness center, hot tub, dog park, and business center.
Ashland Commons
Ashland Commons is an apartment community located at 1715 E Eager St in Baltimore, MD, approximately 3.9 miles from Baltimore City Community College. Built in 2007, the 78-unit property offers amenities including air conditioning, a doorman concierge, fitness center, high-speed internet, online payment options, resident events, smoke-free units, and wheelchair accessibility.
611 Park Avenue Apartments
611 Park Avenue Apartments is a 112-unit community built in 1965, located 2.9 miles from Baltimore City Community College. The property offers amenities including in-unit washer/dryer, air conditioning, heating, high-speed internet, a fitness center, and gated community access. Additional features include dishwashers, garbage disposals, hardwood floors, carpet, cable TV, laundry facilities, package lockers, an elevator, and online payment options.
Patapsco Hall
Patapsco Hall is a student housing property located on Poplar Ave in Baltimore, MD, just 0.3 miles from the University of Maryland-Baltimore County campus. The residence offers convenient proximity to UMBC for enrolled students seeking on-campus or near-campus housing options.
Susquehanna Hall
Susquehanna Hall is a student housing property located at 1065 Poplar Ave in Baltimore, MD, just 0.2 miles from the University of Maryland-Baltimore County campus. The residence provides convenient access to campus facilities and academic buildings.
Chesapeake Hall
Chesapeake Hall is a student housing facility located at The Commons on Hilltop Circle in Baltimore, Maryland, just 0.2 miles from the University of Maryland-Baltimore County campus. The property offers convenient on-campus proximity for UMBC students seeking residential accommodations.
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