Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Gay Street Neighborhood of Baltimore, MD from $400 (260 Rentals)
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2115 N Charles St

The Tobee - Cathedral St 311 (19 W. Mulberry)

Oak Hill Townhomes

Mt. Vernon Properties

Highlandtown Plaza Co-op Apartments 62+

2726 Beryl Ave

Saint Paul Courts
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Hampton Court Apartments

Cathedral St 300

Westview on the Avenue

Saint Paul Regency

2939 St Paul St

Vivo Living Baltimore

Columbus School

930 N Calvert St
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1015 N Calvert St

2202 Maryland Ave

2803 Edison Hwy

1210 N Calvert St

St James Place

Sharp Leadenhall Apartments

Live 501

EastView on the Avenue
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Linden Park Apartments (Seniors 62+)

1012 W Lafayette Ave, Unit 2F

229 N Howard St

Earl Court

2608 Maryland Ave

831 E Chase St

776 Washington Blvd

1607 Homestead St

1503 E 28th St
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The Courtland

1605 Homestead St

2018 McCulloh St

936 N Calvert St

211 St Paul St

Mulberry at Park

330 N Charles St

869 Hollins St

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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 | $1,505 | $600 | $8,000 |
| Gay Street 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,812 | $747 | $6,750 |
| Gay Street 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,328 | $899 | $5,659 |
| Gay Street 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,646 | $975 | $5,720 |
| Gay Street 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,822 | $595 | $3,600 |
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There are currently 260 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 Studio unit found at Oak Hill Townhomes priced from $750. Highlandtown Plaza Co-op Apartments 62+ has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $845. Here are the most affordable Gay Street apartments for rent in Baltimore, MD:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oak Hill Townhomes | Studio Apartment | Studio,1BA | $750 |
| Highlandtown Plaza Co-op Apartments 62+ | Standard | 1BR,1BA | $845 |
| Hampton Court Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $900 |
| 22 Light | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $915 |
| Saint Paul Regency | Studio apartment | Studio,1BA | $925 |
| Printers Square Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $933 |
| Vivo Living Baltimore | PETITES - The Petite Studio - S | Studio,1BA | $939 |
| Columbus School | 2 bdr | 2BR,1BA | $941 |
| 1015 N Calvert St | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $950 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Gay Street, MD
As of December 30, 2025 the best value apartment in the Gay Street area is the $1.13 price per square foot 409 S Spring St Model at 409 S Spring St, Unit #3 in the in the Fells Point neighborhood starting from $2,200. The second greatest value Gay Street apartment is the 927 N Calvert St Model at 927 N Calvert St, Unit 1F starting at $975 with a $0.54 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 409 S Spring St, Unit #3 | 409 S Spring St | 3BR,3BA | $1.13 |
| 927 N Calvert St, Unit 1F | 927 N Calvert St | 3BR,2BA | $0.54 |
| 246 W Lanvale St, Unit 3 | 246 W Lanvale St | 2BR,1BA | $1.04 |
| 2100 Homewood Ave, Unit Unit #2 | 2100 Homewood Ave | 3BR,1BA | $1.21 |
| 2124 Bolton St, Unit 2 | 2124 Bolton St | 1BR,1BA | $1.14 |
| Ashland Commons | Two-Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.15 |
| 1015 N Calvert St | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $0.95 |
| Barclay Greenmount | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.14 |
| Printers Square Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.16 |
| 1013 St Paul St, Unit 4 | 1013 St Paul St | 4BR,2BA | $0.74 |
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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 $950.
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 433 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 $945 which is $3,305 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Gay Street.
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