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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. Columbus School has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $662. Here are the most affordable Gay Street apartments for rent in Baltimore, MD:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Mary Harvin House1 bdr1BR,1BA$575
Columbus School1 bdr1BR,1BA$662
St Paul St 8170BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$745
Wheelhouse Co-Living4B1BR,1BA$797
Cathedral St 300Studio ApartmentStudio,1BA$849
Avon1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$850
Vivo Living BaltimoreThe Petite StudioStudio,1BA$882
The Tobee - Cathedral St 3112 Bedroom2BR,1BA$895
Hampton Court ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$900

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Gay Street, MD

As of June 25, 2025 the best value apartment in the Gay Street area is the $1.25 price per square foot 1118 S Charles St Model at 1118 S Charles St, Unit 3 in the in the Inner Harbor neighborhood starting from $2,500. The second greatest value Gay Street apartment is the 2 Bedroom 2.5 Bath Model at The Railway Express Loft Apartments starting at $2,250 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.
1118 S Charles St, Unit 31118 S Charles St3BR,2.5BA$1.25
The Railway Express Loft Apartments2 Bedroom 2.5 Bath2BR,2.5BA$1.18
1038 S Charles St, Unit 11038 S Charles St2BR,2BA$0.92
500 W - Located on the UMB Campus!Camden4BR,2BA$0.84
10-16 E Chase StStudioStudio ,1BA$1.20
Chapel Green ApartmentsThe Crape Myrtle2BR,2BA$1.24
816 E Baltimore St, Unit 2816 E Baltimore StStudio ,1BA$1.13
Columbus School1 bdr1BR,1BA$0.84
The Tobee - Cathedral St 3112 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.19
Mary Harvin House1 bdr1BR,1BA$0.83

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Frequently Asked Questions about Gay Street

What type of rentals are currently available in Gay Street?

There are currently 1532 Apartments for Rent in Gay Street, MD with pricing that ranges from $550 to $9,450. There are also 444 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Gay Street ranging from $600 to $35,000.

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 $600 to $35,000 with an average monthly rent of $3,296.

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 $1,100 to $5,953, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $700 to $8,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,875 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $750.

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