Welcome to Baltimore! Baltimore is an exciting city with exactly 278 unique and different neighborhoods. The city has held many nicknames throughout the years, including Charm City, the City that Reads, the Monumental City, and the City that Believes. Baltimore is known for its seafood, most famously for the blue crab sandwich, crab cakes, and Old Bay seasoning!
Here are some tips for moving to Charm City:
Nearby City Neighborhoods
Canton and Fells Point are neighborhoods only minutes from the medical campus and these neighborhoods are ideal for students who want to be close to school, local nightlife, shopping, and restaurants. Butchers Hill and Patterson Place are two other neighborhoods close to the medical campus. Students can easily walk to campus or enjoy the many amenities in Patterson Park. These neighborhoods boast large historic row homes and apartment buildings. For students desiring a more downtown neighborhood feel, Mt. Vernon, Mid-Town Belvedere, and Station North provide not only restaurants and nightlife, but local attractions, while living in high rise buildings along the Johns Hopkins Shuttle line.
Getting Around Town
A free Hopkins shuttle can take you from the East Baltimore Campus and to the surrounding neighborhoods. The Homewood and the JHMI shuttles operate year-round between the Homewood Campus and the Johns Hopkins Medical Institute (JHMI), with stops in the Charles Village and Mount Vernon areas. The Eastern Campus shuttle operates on weekdays between the Eastern and Homewood Campuses and between the Eastern Campus and JHMI. The Canton Shuttle Operates weekdays through the Patterson Park, Canton, and Upper Fells Point neighborhoods. The Patterson Park Shuttle operates weekdays between Patterson Park between the Eastern Campus and JHMI, with stops in Butcher’s Hill. You can also find more about transportation here.
Housing Resource Tips
When moving to a new city, here are some tips to consider:
- Renters’ insurance can be inexpensive and is strongly recommended as your landlord will not cover damages to your belongings should an event such as a flood or fire occur.
- If possible, visit Baltimore in advance and view your housing options before committing to a lease. Virtual tours can be an option as well!
- Set a budget; rent in Baltimore varies between neighborhoods and the various housing options. Know what your rent range is before looking to help keep you focused.
- Housing is your responsibility, and the School of Nursing does not inspect properties. Students are ultimately responsible for determining suitable housing.
Our website offers a lot of resources to help students transition to Baltimore including an off-campus housing portal that offers local listings and roommate matching. Visit here to learn more.
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About the Author: Kaitlyn Williams
Kaitlyn Williams is an Admissions Officer in the Office of Admissions at the Johns Hopkins School of Nursing. Get in touch with Kaitlyn to answer your admissions questions at 410-502-2194 or [email protected]
