Cheap Homes for Rent in Gay Street Neighborhood of Baltimore, MD from $400 (71 Rentals)

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Gay Street, Baltimore, MD Local Guide

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. Oak Hill Townhomes has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $750. Here are the most affordable Gay Street apartments for rent in Baltimore, MD:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Mary Harvin House1 bdr1BR,1BA$575
Oak Hill TownhomesStudio ApartmentStudio,1BA$750
Columbus School1 bdr1BR,1BA$792
Highlandtown Plaza Co-op Apartments 62+Standard1BR,1BA$845
22 LightOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$915
Saint Paul RegencyStudio apartmentStudio,1BA$925
Printers Square Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$933
1015 N Calvert St1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$950

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Gay Street, MD

As of November 14, 2025 the best value apartment in the Gay Street area is the $1.21 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 $2,300. The second greatest value Gay Street apartment is the 246 W Lanvale St Model at 246 W Lanvale St, Unit 3 starting at $1,650 with a $1.18 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Railway Express Loft Apartments2 Bedroom 2.5 Bath2BR,2.5BA$1.21
246 W Lanvale St, Unit 3246 W Lanvale St2BR,1BA$1.18
2100 Homewood Ave, Unit #22100 Homewood Ave3BR,1BA$1.21
1015 N Calvert St1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$0.95
2215 Brookfield Ave, Unit Spacious one-bedroom2215 Brookfield Ave1BR,1BA$1.19
Printers Square Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.16
1013 St Paul St, Unit 41013 St Paul St4BR,2BA$0.69
816 E Baltimore St, Unit 2816 E Baltimore StStudio ,1BA$1.06
Columbus School1 bdr1BR,1BA$1.01
Mary Harvin House1 bdr1BR,1BA$0.83

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Gay Street, Baltimore, MD

Ranked #4

Among cities in Maryland for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Gay Street

What type of rentals are currently available in Gay Street?

There are currently 1511 Apartments for Rent in Gay Street, MD with pricing that ranges from $550 to $8,000. There are also 526 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Gay Street ranging from $475 to $8,500.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Gay Street?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Gay Street ranges from $475 to $8,500 with an average monthly rent of $2,158.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Gay Street?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Gay Street range from $975 to $5,720, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $700 to $8,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,400 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $550.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Everything is a negotiation in real estate! 

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The Rental Move-In Inspection Checklist: A Guide for Renters

Written by: Trey Huguley

The move-in inspection checklist is a crucial tool for both tenants and landlords. This checklist, provided by the team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com, helps document the condition of an apartment at the time of move-in.