An aerial view of rowhomes in South Baltimore.
Colorful rowhomes in South Baltimore.
Brick rowhomes in South Baltimore.
Carroll Park offers endless outdoor adventures for South Baltimore residents.
Residents can find peaceful, tree-lined walking paths at Carroll Park.

Area Guide

South Baltimore Baltimore, MD

Rowhome streets near the stadiums and waterfront

Rowhomes • Waterfront • Walkable

South Baltimore is where the Star-Spangled Banner was written, with Fort McHenry at its southern tip and the Baltimore Peninsula. Preserved national history and a fast-changing skyline share the same waterfront, framed by rowhouse streets and harbor views from Federal Hill.

The area stretches south of Baltimore's Inner Harbor along the Patapsco River, taking in Federal Hill, Locust Point, Riverside, and Sharp-Leadenhall. Each pocket has its own rhythm, but all share a walkable street grid, historic rowhomes, and easy access to downtown jobs and attractions. Housing leans heavily on classic Baltimore rowhouses, many updated inside while keeping their original brick facades, alongside converted industrial buildings and newer waterfront apartments near Locust Point and Port Covington.

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Brick rowhomes in South Baltimore.

Carroll Park offers endless outdoor adventures for South Baltimore residents.

Residents can find peaceful, tree-lined walking paths at Carroll Park.

An aerial view of a residential area in South Baltimore.

Catch a Ravens game a M&T Bank Stadium in South Baltimore.

A train passes through South Baltimore.

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Getting Around

Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly South Baltimore - Baltimore, MD is for everyday living.

Somewhat Walkable

Walkability

30 / 100

Limited Public Transit

Transit

30 / 100

Exceptionally Drivable

Drivability

100 / 100

Fairly Bikeable

Bikeability

50 / 100

Daily Essentials

Essentials are more spread out in South Baltimore - Baltimore, MD, so everyday errands require more planning.

Supermarket Within a 20 Minute Walk

Groceries

40 / 100

Limited Restaurant Variety Nearby

Restaurants

30 / 100

Limited Café Variety Nearby

Cafes

20 / 100

Limited Variety of Shops Nearby

Shopping

20 / 100

Recreation

South Baltimore - Baltimore, MD provides green space and wellness resources in certain areas.

Very Large Amount of Park Space Nearby

Parks

80 / 100

Limited Wellness Amenity Variety Nearby

Wellness

20 / 100

Local Vibe

Get a sense of what it’s like to live in South Baltimore - Baltimore, MD from everyday activity to noise and nightlife.

Mostly Calm Atmosphere

Vibrancy

20 / 100

Limited Nightlife Variety Nearby

Nightlife

30 / 100
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Points of Interest

Shopping Centers

Parks and Recreation

  • Baltimore Rowing Center
  • Maryland Science Center
  • Federal Hill Park
  • Fort McHenry National Monument
  • National Aquarium in Baltimore

Transit / Subway

Commuter Rail

Military Bases

Airports

  • Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall

Colleges

Top Apartments in South Baltimore

Arrive Federal Hill

Arrive Federal Hill

611 S Charles St,
Baltimore, MD 21230

$1,860 - $2,575 Total Monthly Price

Studio - 2 Beds

500 W Fayette St.

500 W Fayette St.

518 W Fayette St,
Baltimore, MD 21201

$1,160 - $2,038

Studio - 4 Beds

Arbuta Arms Apartments*

Arbuta Arms Apartments*

2600 W Patapsco Ave,
Baltimore, MD 21230

$1,125 - $1,278

1-2 Beds

CenterWest Apartments - Combined

CenterWest Apartments - Combined

101 N Schroeder St,
Baltimore, MD 21223

$1,465 - $3,165 Total Monthly Price

Studio - 3 Beds | 12 Month Lease

101 Cross Street

101 Cross Street

101 W Cross St,
Baltimore, MD 21230

$1,943 - $3,182 Total Monthly Price

Studio - 2 Beds

The Zenith

The Zenith

511 W Pratt St,
Baltimore, MD 21201

$1,750 - $4,400

Studio - 3 Beds

Prosper On Fayette

Prosper On Fayette

400 W Fayette St,
Baltimore, MD 21201

$1,155 - $1,855

Studio - 4 Beds

University Place Apartments

University Place Apartments

617 W Lexington St,
Baltimore, MD 21201

$1,150 - $1,850

Studio - 3 Beds

Sail Cloth Factory Apartments

Sail Cloth Factory Apartments

121 S Fremont Ave,
Baltimore, MD 21201

$1,549 - $2,299

Studio - 2 Beds

Houses for Rent in South Baltimore

3602 5th St

3602 5th St,
Baltimore, MD 21225

$1,800

2 Beds | 2 Baths

2920 Maisel St

2920 Maisel St,
Baltimore, MD 21230

$950

1 Bed | 1 Bath

1115 W Lombard St

1115 W Lombard St,
Baltimore, MD 21223

$1,850

3 Beds | 1 Bath

1336 Washington Blvd

1336 Washington Blvd,
Baltimore, MD 21230

$1,750

2 Beds | 2 Baths

9 3rd Ave

9 3rd Ave,
Brooklyn Park, MD 21225

$1,700

2 Beds | 1 Bath

1232 W Lombard St

1232 W Lombard St,
Baltimore, MD 21223

$750 - $875 Total Monthly Price

1 Bed | 0.5 Baths | 12 Month Lease

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Living in South Baltimore

Restaurants

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Cross Street Market anchors the dining scene with stalls serving pizza, seafood, tacos, and craft beer under one historic roof. Beyond the market, Federal Hill's Light Street corridor and Riverside spread casual bars, seafood spots, and comfort food kitchens within easy walking distance.

Transportation

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The Light RailLink stops at Hamburg Street on the western edge, connecting to Hunt Valley, BWI Airport, and Cromwell/Glen Burnie. Light Street, Key Highway, Hanover Street/MD-2, and Fort Avenue handle most local traffic, with Hanover Street and the I-395 spur providing quick access to I-95 and downtown. MTA bus routes run along these same corridors.

Parks

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Federal Hill Park tops its namesake hill with panoramic Inner Harbor views, walking paths, open lawn, and a playground. Fort McHenry National Monument and Historic Shrine is open year-round and hosts the annual Defenders' Day celebration each September, commemorating the 1814 Battle of Baltimore. Riverside Park adds athletic fields and event space, Latrobe Park in Locust Point has ball fields and a recreation center, and the harbor promenade extends walking and cycling routes along the water.

Shopping

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Cross Street Market, dating to 1846, anchors shopping with fresh groceries and prepared food vendors. Federal Hill's Light Street corridor adds boutiques and service businesses, McHenry Row in Locust Point offers a contained mix of shops and restaurants, and Baltimore Peninsula continues adding retail.

Highlights

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South Baltimore doesn't just contain a lot of the city, but also a variety of points of interestes. Fort McHenry, birthplace of the national anthem, anchors the southern tip while Federal Hill Park frames the harbor skyline to the north. Between them sit Cross Street Market, the American Visionary Art Museum, the Baltimore Museum of Industry, and the ongoing Baltimore Peninsula waterfront transformation.

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† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

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Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in September 2026.

Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.