Apartments to rent in Glen, Baltimore

Glen is a large, established neighborhood in Northwest Baltimore (ZIP 21215) with a mix of single-family homes, garden apartments and modest brick rowhomes. Convenient to I‑83, Northern Parkway and several MTA bus routes, Glen offers reasonably priced rentals and close access to parks like Cylburn and community resources in the Park Heights corridor.

Nearby Neighborhoods Comparison

NeighborhoodsCostSchoolsSafetyWalkability
Glen Affordable Mixed Mixed / Some higher-crime pockets Somewhat Walkable
Cheswolde Moderate Good Similar Moderate
Park Heights Lower cost Mixed / Challenged Higher-crime pockets Moderate
Fallstaff Moderate Mixed Similar Somewhat Walkable
Cross Country Affordable Mixed / Neighborhood options Mixed Moderate
Excellent/Good
Average
Poor/Less Safe

Source: Zillow / local listings (21215 filter)

Glen, Baltimore Rental Prices

Studio
$800 – $1,000
1 bedroom
$900 – $1,250
2 bedroom
$1,100 – $1,650
3 bedroom
$1,500 – $2,200

Source: Zillow / local listings (21215 filter)

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Glen, Baltimore Schools & Education

Top Public Schools

Arlington Elementary School

⭐ 2/10 GreatSchools / PublicSchoolReview
3705 W Rogers Ave, Baltimore, MD 21215
🧭 ~0.8–1.5 mi (in the Arlington area near Glen)

Pimlico Elementary School

⭐ 3/10 Homes.com / local school profiles
4849 Pimlico Rd, Baltimore, MD 21215
🧭 ~1.0–1.5 mi (near Pimlico / Park Heights corridor)

Top Private Schools

Source: GreatSchools / Baltimore City Public Schools / local listing sites

Glen, Baltimore Safety & Crime Overview

Mixed / Neighborhood caution advised

Glen sits in Northwest Baltimore, an area with widely varying safety by block. Citywide violent-crime rates in Baltimore remain above national averages, and some nearby Park Heights / Park Circle corridors report higher incident counts. Residents point to community watches and local policing partnerships as active; prospective renters should review block-level crime maps and visit at different times of day.

Source: Baltimore Police / city crime reports (city-level trends)

Glen, Baltimore Walkability, Transit & Bike Scores

Walk Score ~56
Some errands can be accomplished on foot (Walk Score ~56)
Transit Score ~52
Good public transit access; multiple bus lines serve the area
Bike Score ~44
Somewhat bikeable; limited dedicated bike lanes
<30 min
Typical transit to Downtown Baltimore is ~20–30 minutes via MTA bus/metro connections (times vary by route and time of day)

Source: WalkScore.com neighborhood pages

Glen, Baltimore Summary

Overview

Glen is an established Northwest Baltimore neighborhood (ZIP 21215) with a mix of housing types and an active neighborhood association. It is attractive for renters seeking affordability within Baltimore city limits and access to parks and medical employment nodes. Block-level conditions vary — prospective residents should tour specific streets and check local crime/inspection records.

Key Features

  • Affordable rentals: Lower rents than many North Baltimore neighborhoods while staying inside city limits.
  • Transit access: Multiple MTA bus routes and reasonable access to the Metro SubwayLink and I‑83.
  • Parks & green space: Close to Cylburn Arboretum and several neighborhood parks.
  • Active community: Glen Neighborhood Improvement Association engages on local issues and events.

Housing Snapshot

  • Mix of garden apartments, brick rowhomes and single-family houses.
  • Rents generally below Baltimore city average for core north neighborhoods.
  • Inventory includes both long-term rentals and smaller landlord-owned buildings.