
Cheap 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Gay Street Neighborhood of Baltimore, MD from $550 (179 Rentals)


888 W Lombard St, Unit Unit B

306 N Fremont Ave

3718 E Lombard St

888 W Lombard St, Unit Unit B

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812 Mangold St, Unit North bedroom, Unit North bedroom

1421 S Carey St, Unit C2

1021 W Baltimore St, Unit C

2726 Beryl Ave

1016 S Charles St
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2811 N Calvert St

2018 N Charles St

776 Washington Blvd

Hampton Court Apartments

Westview on the Avenue

22 Light

Highlandtown Plaza Co-op Apartments 62+

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1718 McCulloh St, Unit 1, Unit 1

1323 N Kenwood Ave

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1820 Madison Ave, Unit Room 3F, Unit Room 3F
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1108 N Bond St

Saint Paul Courts

831 E Chase St

936 N Calvert St

307 E 25th St

101 E 22nd St

St James Place

3611 Ravenwood Ave

107 W Monument St

2202 N Charles St
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837 Washington Blvd

8 Howard and The 305

810 St Paul St, Unit T2

2706 Federal St

1837 Bolton St

3420 Belair Rd, Unit 3420 Belair Rd-Unit 1

2449 Barclay St

Mulberry at Park

Earl Court

4358 Shamrock Ave, Unit 4358 Shamrock Ave - 1 Bedroom
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Forrest Street

Astor Court Apartments

205 E 30th St

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1724 Saint Paul St, Unit #1, Unit #1

2917 N Calvert St

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124 E Trenton St, Unit 105, Unit 105

1029 W Baltimore St, Unit C

1421 S Carey St, Unit A1

3038 Federal St, Unit 2
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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 | $800 | $6,000 |
Gay Street 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,830 | $550 | $6,321 |
| Gay Street 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,461 | $950 | $8,476 |
| Gay Street 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,736 | $1,040 | $5,596 |
| Gay Street 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,687 | $1,079 | $3,600 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleGay Street, Baltimore, MD
Ranked #2
Among cities in Maryland for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
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 $950.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Gay Street?
The cheapest apartment in Gay Street is Hampton Court Apartments which is listed at $900, 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 282 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 $997 which is $3,253 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Gay Street.
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