Though small in size and area, Middle River, Maryland boasts a strong piece of U.S. military history. The Glenn L Martin Company, predecessor to giant Lockheed Martin, was headquartered there -- the same company that built the atomic bomb wielding _Enola Gay_and _Boxcar_B-29 bombers. Today the town's atmosphere is a lot more residential focused.
Situated about 10 miles northeast of Baltimore, Middle River (no it's not in the middle of a river) has a toe-hold on Maryland's beloved Chesapeake Bay coastline
Though small in size and area, Middle River, Maryland boasts a strong piece of U.S. military history. The Glenn L Martin Company, predecessor to giant Lockheed Martin, was headquartered there -- the same company that built the atomic bomb wielding _Enola Gay_and _Boxcar_B-29 bombers. Today the town's atmosphere is a lot more residential focused.
Situated about 10 miles northeast of Baltimore, Middle River (no it's not in the middle of a river) has a toe-hold on Maryland's beloved Chesapeake Bay coastline. While most of that cragged coast is dominated by the Glenn L Martin Airport, the rest is filled with owned homes and rental spaces.
Moving to Middle River
What Will it Cost?
Renting in Middle River won't send you searching for extra pennies in your couch, unlike if you're searching for places in Baltimore itself or one of its nearer suburbs. Except for a few pricier abodes -- due to their newer construction -- budget to pay a bit less than the rest of the state for a one bedroom apartment, as with a two or three bedroom apartment. There are townhouses to rent, too, and they cost the same with no monthly maintenance fee, generally. Most come with community amenities such as a pool and green space.
What Will You Need?
Your search for apartments in Middle River doesn't have to stress you out. By being reasonably prepared -- doing your research, keeping your papers and notes organized, and keeping your necessary documents in one spot -- you can perform your search quickly and successfully on your own. The town has several apartment complexes to visit, but you can probably view them all in a weekend. Make sure you know what's in your credit history, as the landlord will check that. Bring proof of income, and have enough funds ready for a security deposit.
The Neighborhoods
Middle River's 8.5 square miles are split between two main areas with rentals: Kingston Point and Central Middle River. The former presents a great opportunity to get close to the water without buying a wallet-busting bay-front house, while the latter gives you quick access to the highways that can take you into downtown Baltimore or wherever you work or play. For an exciting day trip, plan to keep going down that highway just a little further till you reach Washington, DC. With everything the big city has to offer so close nearby, combined with the relatively low cost of living in Middle River, you can’t really go wrong!
Kingston Point:Along the southern ends of Shore Road and Wilson Point Road you can gaze at the waterfront homes you dream about buying one day. Just across the road and further north at the innermost part of the Chesapeake inlet, are apartments and townhouses. These aren't new buildings, but they're well-maintained. You will be a bit farther from the town's stores, however, than those lucky people living on the waterfront.
Central Middle River:The central inland portion of Middle River is dominated by single family houses with few to no rental homes available. You're most likely to encounter more apartment and townhouse complexes here as far as rental properties go. If you're looking for the style and cleanliness of new construction, this is where you'll find it. Beware, though: this does come with a higher price tag. This adds to the lifestyle in Middle River, a town with a waterfront view and plenty of comfortable living choices.
