University of Maryland, Baltimore·Baltimore, MD·Updated Monthly
By the FMP Data Team · Reviewed August 1, 2026
The Essential at JHU leads our August 2026 ranking of the 8 Best Overall student apartments near University of Maryland, Baltimore with a 2.7/5 FMP Score, followed by Prosper On Fayette and Maplewood Apartments. Across the 8 properties reviewed, students keep coming back to amenities & shared spaces and management & maintenance: the overall signals that move a property up this ranking. Browse all off-campus housing near University of Maryland, Baltimore for every option.
Sorted by FMP Score from verified University of Maryland, Baltimore reviews, high to low. Scores reflect current University of Maryland, Baltimore reviews only.
why it ranked: The top overall pick near University of Maryland, Baltimore, at 2.7/5 from verified reviews. Hey, there! I appreciate all the management staff at 929 The Essentials, Baltimore, as I have been a part of The Essentials as a resident since last year. I got negative and positive…
why it ranked: A podium finish for overall near University of Maryland, Baltimore, 5.0/5 from verified reviews. Great tour from Dominic Jones!
why it ranked: A podium finish for overall near University of Maryland, Baltimore, 4.6/5 from verified reviews. Ms. Gilda was absolutely amazing throughout my whole process from getting approved to moving into my apartment. She truly cares about the residents and it shows. Even when there were some…
why it ranked: Holds a 4.6/5 overall score from verified University of Maryland, Baltimore reviews. Clean and safe with a friendly, responsive team that makes daily life easier despite the building’s age-related quirks. Teardra…
why it ranked: Holds a 4.2/5 overall score from verified University of Maryland, Baltimore reviews. Kirsten was very helpful with applying for the lease and moving in. Very friendly
why it ranked: Holds a 2.2/5 overall score from verified University of Maryland, Baltimore reviews. It's ok
why it ranked: Holds a 1.2/5 overall score from verified University of Maryland, Baltimore reviews. Apartment is nice and safe. However, the business practices are horrendous. $500 mandatory fee to sublet. And NO proration. Plus…
why it ranked: Holds a 3.8/5 overall score from verified University of Maryland, Baltimore reviews. It is a lovely place for students that attend Morgan State there is a Safeway to the left of it and there is a McDonald's to the…
| 1 | The Essential at JHU | 2.7/5 | 6 | – | $899/mo |
| 2 | Prosper On Fayette | 5.0/5 | 5 | – | $1247/mo |
| 3 | Maplewood Apartments | 4.6/5 | 5 | – | $990/mo |
| 4 | The Carlyle Apartment Homes | 4.6/5 | 5 | – | $1265/mo |
| 5 | Rock Glen Apartments | 4.2/5 | 5 | – | $1140/mo |
| 6 | Winston Apartments | 2.2/5 | 5 | – | $980/mo |
| 7 | The Academy on Charles | 1.2/5 | 5 | – | $1515/mo |
| 8 | The Enolia | 3.8/5 | 4 | – | $1166/mo |
Walk times are door-to-door to University of Maryland, Baltimore campus. Rent is per person, per month.
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see the ranking →The Essential at JHU leads our August 2026 ranking of the 8 Best Overall student apartments near University of Maryland, Baltimore with a 2.7/5 FMP Score, followed by Prosper On Fayette and Maplewood Apartments.
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