The Metropolitan in Baltimore: Mid-Rise Living in Fells Point
The Metropolitan is a 23-story residential tower in Fells Point that houses roughly 300 apartments across studio, one-bedroom, two-bedroom, and three-bedroom floor plans, positioned as one of Baltimore's denser urban apartment options in a neighborhood known more for rowhouses than high-rises.
What The Metropolitan actually is
Located on the block bounded by Broadway, Lancaster Street, and Thames Street, The Metropolitan anchors the eastern edge of Fells Point's commercial core. The building opened in the early 2000s and draws renters seeking direct access to the neighborhood's restaurants, bars, and waterfront proximity without the rowhouse maintenance obligations. It functions as a managed rental community rather than a condo conversion, meaning residents lease directly from a management company and do not own equity. The tower sits four blocks from the Inner Harbor's water taxis and two blocks from Fells Point's main entertainment district.
Unit types and pricing
Studios range from roughly $1,400 to $1,700 per month, depending on floor level and view orientation. One-bedroom units typically rent between $1,800 and $2,300. Two-bedroom apartments run $2,400 to $3,100, and three-bedroom units command $3,200 to $3,800. These figures reflect 2024 market conditions; renew your search with the building's leasing office or a Baltimore apartment listing site to confirm current availability and rates, as prices shift seasonally and with turnover. Most leases are 12 months. The building charges a separate parking fee, typically $150 to $200 per month for a dedicated spot in the attached garage, and permits one designated parking space per lease regardless of unit size.
Utilities are tenant responsibility. The building allows cats and dogs, though the pet policy includes breed restrictions and a non-refundable fee of $300 to $500 per animal, plus a monthly pet rent of $25 to $50 depending on animal weight.
How The Metropolitan compares to other Baltimore apartments
The Metropolitan's main competition in Fells Point itself is minimal; few other buildings match its scale and rental focus. Canton's Harbor Point development (roughly one mile south) offers newer construction with more amenities but higher rents—two-bedroom units there start at $2,900 and often exceed $3,400. Federal Hill's apartment stock skews toward converted rowhouses and smaller buildings with less consistent management infrastructure. The Metropolitan's advantage is a built-in gym, 24-hour concierge, and consistent lease terms across multiple floor plans; Harbor Point offers rooftop pools and newer appliances but requires longer leases and carries less negotiating flexibility. Downtown Baltimore's office-adjacent towers (near the Courthouse or Inner Harbor) undercut The Metropolitan on price by 15 to 20 percent for comparable units but lack Fells Point's neighborhood density and foot traffic.
Who The Metropolitan suits and who it does not
The building works well for renters prioritizing walkability, nightlife access, and the convenience of concierge services without the burden of private outdoor space or single-family upkeep. Young professionals working downtown or in Harbor East benefit from the commute simplicity. Renters with cars will absorb the parking fee and may find street parking unreliable during evening and weekend hours in Fells Point. Renters seeking quiet or families with young children should reckon with Fells Point's bar and restaurant noise, particularly on Thursday through Saturday nights; the neighborhood does not quiet down until 2 a.m. or later. The building's pet policy accommodates common breeds but excludes pit bulls and several other restricted breeds regardless of individual animal temperament.
What the first visit involves
The leasing office occupies the ground floor on the Thames Street side. An appointment is not strictly required, but calling ahead (410-558-1100 or checking the building website) confirms office hours and allows the leasing agent to have floor plans and specific availability information ready. Expect to walk several model units; layouts vary significantly by floor, and corner units command premiums over interior units. Leasing agents typically show units on floors not currently occupied to avoid disrupting residents. Applications require proof of income (typically 2.5 to 3 times the monthly rent), a credit check, and a background check; processing takes 3 to 5 business days. Move-in typically occurs within 14 days of lease signing.
Hours, parking, and access
The leasing office operates Monday through Friday 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Sunday 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. The building's address is 750 South Broadway. Parking is available in the attached garage accessible via a ramp on Lancaster Street. Public transit (MTA buses 8 and 23) runs directly on Broadway, and Fells Point's water taxi terminal is a 10-minute walk. The nearest grocery store is a Food Lion three blocks away on Eastern Avenue; a larger Safeway is six blocks south in Canton.
The Metropolitan functions as a reliable, middle-market apartment option in Baltimore's most walkable neighborhood, offering management consistency and scale that smaller rowhouse conversions cannot match, though it lacks the amenity premium of newer developments elsewhere in the city.
