
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Gay Street Neighborhood of Baltimore, MD from $400 (295 Rentals)
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2001 Boone St

716 E 23rd St

1233 N Luzerne Ave

Mulberry at Park

1607 Division St

4217 Moravia Rd

306 N Fremont Ave

3317 Ravenwood Ave

1015 Edmondson Ave, Unit First Floor
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3627 Pulaski Hwy

1027 W Baltimore St

146 N East Ave

1134 Montpelier St

Oak Hill Townhomes

148 N East Ave

1421 S Carey St, Unit D1

2726 Beryl Ave

Saint Paul Courts

1721 Guilford Ave, Unit Room 1
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1037 W Baltimore St, Unit Studio- Apt D

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Highlandtown Plaza Co-op Apartments 62+

The Billie

Saint Paul Regency

3708 Erdman Ave

216 N Charles St

2227 Linden Ave

3445 Juneway

3616 Elmley Ave
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3202 Cliftmont Ave

1108 N Bond St

St James Place

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1820 Madison Ave, Unit Room 3F

2107 N Charles St

EastView on the Avenue

Linden Park Apartments (Seniors 62+)

Live 501

118 S Broadway
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2927 Edison Hwy

1621 Park Ave

3410 Belair Rd

936 N Calvert St

107 W Monument St

2706 Federal St

3007 N Calvert St

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1720 McCulloh St, Unit 4

810 St Paul St, Unit 205

2213 Belair Rd
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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 | $1,449 | $850 | $6,000 |
| Gay Street 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,930 | $600 | $6,750 |
| Gay Street 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,395 | $950 | $8,735 |
| Gay Street 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,623 | $739 | $5,300 |
| Gay Street 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,971 | $909 | $5,080 |
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There are currently 295 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 $575. Columbus School Limited Partnership has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $720. Here are the most affordable Gay Street apartments for rent in Baltimore, MD:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Harvin House | 1 Bedroom/1 Bath A | 1BR,1BA | $575 |
| Columbus School Limited Partnership | 1 Bedroom/1 Bath J | 1BR,1BA | $720 |
| Mulberry at Park | Three Bedroom | 3BR,2BA | $739 |
| Oak Hill Townhomes | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $850 |
| 2629 N Charles St | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $900 |
| The Essential | 4BR | 4BR,2BA | $909 |
| Highlandtown Plaza Co-op Apartments 62+ | Standard | 1BR,1BA | $923 |
| The Billie | the April | Studio,1BA | $925 |
| Saint Paul Regency | Studio apartment | Studio,1BA | $925 |
| Avon | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $925 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Gay Street, MD
As of August 17, 2026 the best value apartment in the Gay Street area is the $1.17 price per square foot 33 W North Ave Model at 33 W North Ave, Unit 3B in the in the Inner Harbor neighborhood starting from $2,400. The second greatest value Gay Street apartment is the 33 W North Ave Model at 33 W North Ave, Unit 3B starting at $2,400 with a $1.17 price per square foot in the Inner Harbor 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 33 W North Ave, Unit 3B | 33 W North Ave | 3BR,2BA | $1.17 |
| 33 W North Ave, Unit 3B | 33 W North Ave | 3BR,2BA | $1.17 |
| 1118 William St, Unit #2 | 1118 William St | 2BR,1.5BA | $0.93 |
| The Brown's Loft | Unit 401 | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.04 |
| Somerset Court | 2 Bedroom/1 Bath Large | 2BR,1BA | $1.07 |
| 1017 Hollins St | 1017 Hollins St | 1BR,1BA | $1.04 |
| Ashland Commons | Two-Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.15 |
| Queen Esther Apartments | 2 bedroom townhome | 2BR,1BA | $1.05 |
| Printers Square Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.16 |
| Mary Harvin House | 1 Bedroom/1 Bath A | 1BR,1BA | $0.83 |
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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 $925.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Gay Street?
The cheapest apartment in Gay Street is Mary Harvin House which is listed at $575, while the average apartment in Gay Street costs $1,799.
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 281 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 $796 which is $1,003 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Gay Street.
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