
Cheap 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Gay Street Neighborhood of Baltimore, MD from $797 (163 Rentals)


2726 Beryl Ave

Cathedral St 300

Hampton Court Apartments

Westview on the Avenue

1015 N Calvert St

2803 Edison Hwy
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Sharp Leadenhall Apartments

1012 W Lafayette Ave, Unit 2F

Saint Paul Courts

1605 Homestead St

831 E Chase St

776 Washington Blvd

2405 Barclay St

936 N Calvert St
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1607 Homestead St

Mulberry at Park

St James Place

232 E North Ave

3020 N Calvert St

837 Washington Blvd
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215 S Eaton St

104 E 20th St

8 Howard and The 305

307 E 25th St

910 Edmondson Ave

Earl Court

124 E Trenton St, Unit 108
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Forrest Street

Stafford Apartments

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Franklin Lofts & Flats

Algonquin Apartments

The Hills at Lakeview

4 W Cross St

416 N Howard St

3114 N Calvert St

Linden Park Apartments (Seniors 62+)
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gay Street Studio Apartments | $1,498 | $600 | $8,000 |
Gay Street 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,812 | $797 | $4,950 |
| Gay Street 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,322 | $845 | $6,651 |
| Gay Street 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,702 | $975 | $5,720 |
| Gay Street 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,844 | $595 | $3,600 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleGay Street, Baltimore, MD
Ranked #3
Among cities in Maryland for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
Getting Around the Gay Street Neighborhood in Baltimore, MD
Walk Score®
82 / 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 a cheap apartment in Gay Street?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Gay Street is under $941.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Gay Street?
The cheapest apartment in Gay Street is Oak Hill Townhomes which is listed at $845, while the average apartment in Gay Street costs $4,250.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Gay Street?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 443 regular apartments in Gay Street that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Gay Street?
Cheap apartments in Gay Street have an average cost of $895 which is $3,355 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Gay Street.
Expert Rental Resources
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Articles, How-To's, and Tips

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Renting with Roommates: Realistic Expectations for Shared Lease
Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.
Given the high costs for housing, I have found that many people are looking for a roommate to share expenses. These arrangements can increase opportunities for more desirable and larger spaces.

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Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.
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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money
Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.
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