Welcome to The Flats at Professional Arts, where thoughtfully designed studio, one-, and two-bedroom apartment homes offer the perfect blend of modern living and historic charm in the heart of Downtown Baltimore. Located in the vibrant Mount Vernon neighborhood, our community features a 99 Walk Score, placing restaurants, shops, and everyday essentials just steps from your front door. Beyond our prime location, residents enjoy living in a building rich with history. Originally built in 1927 to house professional offices, the Professional Arts Building was transformed in 2009 by Somerset Development Company into 96 market-rate apartment homes through a complete historic renovation. Today, the building stands as a celebrated Baltimore landmark seamlessly blending past and present to offer an unmatched living experience.
Apartment for rent
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$1,595/mo
Fees may apply
The Flats at Professional Arts Building, APT 107, 101 W Read St, Baltimore, MD 21201
1beds
755sqft
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Apartment
Available now
Cats, dogs OK
Central air
In unit laundry
Detached parking
Heat pump
What's special
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 1
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Heat Pump
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Freezer, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, WD Hookup, Washer
- Laundry: In Unit
Features
- WD Hookup
- Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 755 sqft
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Detached
- Details: Contact manager
Features
- Exterior features: Availability 24 Hours, Bicycle storage, Business Center, Heating: Heat pump, High-speed Internet Ready, On-Site Management, One Year Lease, Online Maintenance Portal, Online Rent Payment, Onsite Cafe, Party Room, View Type: City
- Has view: Yes
- View description: City View
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Apartment
- Property subtype: Apartment
Utilities & green energy
- Utilities for property: Cable Available
Building
Details
- Building name: The Flats at Professional Arts Building
Management
- Pets allowed: Yes
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Clubhouse, Fitness Center, Gated
HOA
- Amenities included: Fitness Center
Location
- Region: Baltimore
Financial & listing details
- Lease term: One Year Lease
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 5/8/2026 | Price change | $1,595+6.7%$2/sqft |
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| 4/17/2026 | Listed for rent | $1,495-2.9%$2/sqft |
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| 9/23/2025 | Listing removed | $1,540$2/sqft |
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| 7/16/2025 | Listed for rent | $1,540$2/sqft |
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| 7/7/2025 | Listing removed | $1,540$2/sqft |
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| 6/25/2025 | Listed for rent | $1,540+1.3%$2/sqft |
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| 10/20/2018 | Listing removed | $1,520$2/sqft |
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| 10/17/2018 | Listed for rent | $1,520$2/sqft |
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Neighborhood: Mount Vernon
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 4/10The Historic Samuel Coleridge-Taylor Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.5 mi
- 6/10Booker T. Washington Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.6 mi
- 9/10Baltimore School For The ArtsGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.1 mi
There are 16 available units in this apartment building
- Special offer! $500 Free Rent on select apartments when you move in before 7/15/2026Expires July 15, 2026
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