City Center: The historic heart of Downtown Baltimore, City Center encompasses such communities as Historic Charles Street, Charles Center, Market Place and is home to hundreds of businesses and offices.
Downtown's Inner Harbor features world class attractions such as the National Aquarium and Port Discovery Children's Museum as well as thousands of hotel rooms and acres of meeting space. One can enjoy fine shopping, dining, and entertainment at Harborplace, the Power Plant, and Power Plant Live. Nearby communities include Little Italy, Historic Jonestown, Harborview, and Inner Harbor East.
The focus of massive new investments, Downtown's West Side is being transformed by ambitious development projects such as the just completed Atrium at Market Center. West Side communities include University Center, and the Loft District.
Home to both the Baltimore Orioles and Baltimore Ravens, Camden Yards is much more than just architecturally acclaimed sports stadiums. Camden Yards is the gateway to downtown with unparalleled access from I-395, the Baltimore/Washington Parkway and MARC's Camden Line with service to Washington DC. Enjoy the Babe Ruth Birthplace Museum, neighborhood bars and restaurants while you are here. Nearby communities include the neighborhood of Ridgley's Delight and the Carol Camden Business Center.
The housing available downtown consists primarily of market-rate rental apartments. Each of downtown's traditional four main districts (City Center, Inner Harbor, West Side and Camden Yards), has a distinctive housing type. However, it is important to remember that all of downtown's four major sections are within walking distance of each other as well as all major employers, cultural attractions, mass transit options and entertainment venues.
City Center offers a growing selection of studio, one, two and three bedroom rental apartments. The area predominately offers high-rise apartment towers such as Charles Towers and the Oakwood. However, there are a growing number of former office buildings that are being converted to apartments. These buildings offer residents totally unique living experiences. One can choose an apartment with a 20 foot ceiling height and interior loft at 300 N. Charles Street Apartments or a panoramic view of the City skyline from the 18th floor of the Munsey Building (currently under construction). The Inner Harbor offers high-rise rental apartment or for-sale condominium towers that overlook the infamous waterway. Where else could you sit on your balcony and enjoy a stunning view of the harbor with the downtown skyline in the background. The center of all of the action is literally right in your front yard.
West Side of downtown is currently undergoing a transformation that will rival the Inner Harbor's redevelopment 30 years ago. Already, the West Side is downtown's true neighborhood with the largest concentration of market-rate rental apartments. Residents can choose from magnificent lofts in turn-of the century warehouses like the Marlboro, soaring new high-rise apartments like Redwood Towers or one-of-a kind units in the recently completed Atrium at Market Center. Studios, one, two and three bedroom units are all available.
Camden Yards rental options mainly include loft apartments in converted warehouses and factories. Ideal for the reverse commuter, University of Maryland, affiliates or for the sports fanatic, Camden Yards is the place for you. Imagine having a major league baseball diamond as your front yard, and you don't even need a lawn mower.