Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Gay Street Neighborhood of Baltimore, MD from $400 (269 Rentals)
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Gay Street, Baltimore, MD Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Gay Street?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Gay Street Studio Apartments | $1,542 | $830 | $3,651 |
Gay Street 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,916 | $700 | $10,000+ |
Gay Street 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,625 | $899 | $7,060 |
Gay Street 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,762 | $1,160 | $5,345 |
Gay Street 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,148 | $905 | $3,600 |
Gay Street 5 Bedroom Apartments | $3,456 | $2,500 | $4,500 |
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There are currently 269 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Gay Street Neighborhood of Baltimore, MD.
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Cheapest Available Gay Street Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Gay Street area of Baltimore, MD is a 1 Bed unit found at Mary Harvin House priced from $654. Columbus School has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $662. Here are the most affordable Gay Street apartments for rent in Baltimore, MD:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Mary Harvin House | 1 bdr | 1BR,1BA | $654 |
Columbus School | 1 bdr | 1BR,1BA | $662 |
Oak Hill Townhomes | Studio Apartment | Studio,1BA | $750 |
Wheelhouse Co-Living | 4B | 1BR,1BA | $822 |
Highlandtown Plaza Co-op Apartments 62+ | Standard | 1BR,1BA | $845 |
EastView on the Avenue | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $880 |
Printers Square Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $933 |
Vivo Living Baltimore | The Petite Studio | Studio,1BA | $942 |
Mount Vernon Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $949 |
Peabody Apartments | Studio Apartment | 1BR,1BA | $950 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Gay Street, MD
As of February 27, 2025 the best value apartment in the Gay Street area is the $1.18 price per square foot 2 Bedroom 2.5 Bath Model at The Railway Express Loft Apartments in the in the Inner Harbor neighborhood starting from $2,250. The second greatest value Gay Street apartment is the 4 Bedroom / 2 Bathrooms (leased per bedroom) Model at HH Cresmont starting at $985 with a $0.62 price per square foot in the Burleith-Leighton neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Gay Street apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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The Railway Express Loft Apartments | 2 Bedroom 2.5 Bath | 2BR,2.5BA | $1.18 |
HH Cresmont | 4 Bedroom / 2 Bathrooms (leased per bedroom) | 4BR,2BA | $0.62 |
Guardian House | Studio/1 Bath - A | Studio ,1BA | $0.91 |
Calvert Property | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $0.92 |
North Barclay Green | Phase 2- 2 bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $0.97 |
15 E West St, Unit 1 | 15 E West St | Studio ,1BA | $1.16 |
Printers Square Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.16 |
816 E Baltimore St, Unit 2 | 816 E Baltimore St | Studio ,1BA | $1.19 |
Mary Harvin House | 1 bdr | 1BR,1BA | $0.89 |
Columbus School | 1 bdr | 1BR,1BA | $1.01 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleGay Street, Baltimore, MD
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Getting Around the Gay Street Neighborhood in Baltimore, MD
Walk Score®
83 / 100
Very Walkable
Most errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
72 / 100
Very Bikeable
Biking is convenient for most trips
Transit Score®
91 / 100
Rider’s Paradise
World-class public transportation
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Gay Street Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Gay Street?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Gay Street is at Oak Hill Townhomes listed at $750.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Gay Street Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Gay Street Apartment is $654 at Mary Harvin House.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Gay Street Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Gay Street is starting from $1,000 at North Barclay Green.
What is the most affordable Gay Street Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Gay Street Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Franklin Lofts & Flats and starts from $1,100.
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