The Severn, a historic high-rise apartment building that offers spacious apartment homes, is located just minutes away from everything. Dating back to 1894, The Severn is first high-rise apartment building in Baltimore and is still the tallest building overlooking Mt. Vernon Square. The Severn offers spacious 1, 2, 3 and 4 bedroom apartments with hardwood floors, large windows and tile baths. During the season you can unwind and relax at the rooftop pool above The Severn's sister community, 611 Park Avenue, merely two blocks away. The Severn has all you could ever want and more!
Apartment for rent
$1,655/mo
Fees may apply
701 Cathedral St, # Sv701-0042, Baltimore, MD 21201
2beds
785sqft
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Apartment
Available Thu Aug 6 2026
Cats, dogs OK
Shared laundry
What's special
Hardwood floorsLarge windowsTile bathsSpacious apartment homes
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher
- Laundry: Shared
Features
- Elevator, Individual Climate Control
- Flooring: Carpet, Tile
- Windows: Window Coverings
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 785 sqft
Video & virtual tour
Property
Parking
- Details: Contact manager
Features
- Stories: 10
- Exterior features: Claw-foot Tubs in Select Units, Exterior Type: Conventional, High Ceilings, Large Historic windows, Mailroom, On-Site Maintenance, Vintage
- Pool features: Pool
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Apartment
- Property subtype: Apartment
Condition
- Year built: 1894
Building
Details
- Building name: The Severn
Management
- Pets allowed: Yes
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Fitness Center, Pool
- Security: Gated Community
HOA
- Amenities included: Fitness Center, Pool
Location
- Region: Baltimore
Financial & listing details
- Lease term: 3 months, 6 months, 12 months, 15 months, 18 months
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
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| 7/1/2026 | Listed for rent | $1,655$2/sqft |
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| 6/11/2026 | Listing removed | $1,655$2/sqft |
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| 6/9/2026 | Listed for rent | $1,655$2/sqft |
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| 5/30/2026 | Listing removed | $1,655$2/sqft |
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| 5/27/2026 | Listed for rent | $1,655$2/sqft |
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| 6/5/2025 | Listing removed | $1,655$2/sqft |
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| 5/23/2025 | Listed for rent | $1,655$2/sqft |
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| 5/2/2025 | Listing removed | $1,655$2/sqft |
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| 4/9/2025 | Listed for rent | $1,655$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
- 4/10Baltimore Design SchoolGrades: 6-12Distance: 0.7 mi
- 9/10Baltimore School For The ArtsGrades: 9-12Distance: 0 mi







