I’m considering making a move to one of the south Baltimore neighborhoods. Currently living in Nashville, TN and haven’t been back in some time, so I’m sure neighborhoods have since I was still there.

My commute would be to Columbia. I’m a young(ish) professional, and I value being close to restaurants/coffee shops and other cool places to go. No kids, so the school system isn’t important.

What neighborhoods should I look in to rent? Advice on what to avoid?

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Accomplished-Swim169 t1_j65r244 wrote on January 27, 2023 at 10:17 PM

Federal Hill, Locust Point, Riverside and adjacent neighborhoods are great for young professionals, with or without kids. Very walkable with plenty of bars and restaurants. Added bonus of being right off of 95 avoids having to traverse through the city (Fells Point) or the tunnel (Canton, etc) to commute to Columbia.

sxswnxnw t1_j66ams8 wrote on January 28, 2023 at 12:35 AM

I wouldn't do a neighborhood east of 83 unless you want to pay tolls or don't mind adding 10 or 15 minutes to the commute. Maybe longer in the evenings.

I used to live west of 83, and my commute was better/more predictable (although I was going to Rockville). Now I live east and it is easily 15 or 20 minutes longer in the evenings since I drive through the city to get home.

IamLexiLuthor t1_j66kbr9 wrote on January 28, 2023 at 1:49 AM

Another vote for Locust Point. Quiet and safe, easy walk to restaurants and bars and cafes. Riverside is a bit more bustling, and Fed Hill can get rowdy if that’s your speed. All three are an easy hop onto 95.

Your priority needs to be parking. If you’re commuting to Columbia by car, having your own parking spot is a deal breaker. Street parking in Locust Point is a bit easier than Fed or Riverside, but in many areas you’ll be circling for blocks after 6pm.

As others have said, I’d avoid anything east of 83 or that would require going through the tunnel(s). Editing to clarify: the tolls through the tunnels add up fast, and can add a significant amount of time to your commute (speaking from experience).

rachiiepoo22 t1_j68979v wrote on January 28, 2023 at 1:09 PM

I live in Fed Hill and regularly commuted to Columbia for work. Would definitely suggest checking for places here as access to 95/295 is super easy. If you work weekends, just keep in mind that game day traffic can be awful.

Gone_Mads t1_j65oxd4 wrote on January 27, 2023 at 10:03 PM

Fells points and Fed hill are good places to look.

TitsMageesVacation t1_j6bd2tu wrote on January 29, 2023 at 2:54 AM

Fells point is a pain in the ass when it comes to getting to 95. Unless you actually enjoy Lombard street’s maniacal game “what lane should we close this week?”

HenriettaHiggins t1_j6bkm7y wrote on January 29, 2023 at 3:57 AM

We are just in the process of moving out of Locust Point but it was fantastic for us when we were in your position - I commuted to college park, my husband commuted to Ellicott city, and we were young professionals in the city with no kids. Fed hill has a bit more nightlife but I prefer the slightly calmer pace or LP personally. If you want walkable coffee shops, ceremony coffee is excellent in that area though. :) can’t go wrong with either

ekatsss t1_j6cmqc9 wrote on January 29, 2023 at 11:24 AM

I’m in pigtown and love it. It’s as hassle free as possible for commuting, east to get everywhere else in bmore and a chill neighborhood, mostly.

SashaPlum t1_j6e7zow wrote on January 29, 2023 at 6:55 PM

Another great part of Locust Point is the close green space to get outside: Latrobe Park and Ft McHenry.