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property at 49 Briarwood Rd

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Jul 5

49 Briarwood Rd

CatonsvilleMD21228
property at 4024 Hilton Rd

$1,000

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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4024 Hilton Rd, Unit Apt 2

4024 Hilton Rd
BaltimoreMD21215
property at 2917 Rockrose Ave

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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2917 Rockrose Ave

BaltimoreMD21215

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Gwynn Oak, MD

Pricing Updated: 07/04/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Gwynn Oak, MD area range in price from to with an overall median price of . Here is today’s list neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Gwynn Oak Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Howard Park$1,837$6507

Cheapest Available Gwynn Oak Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Gwynn Oak, MD is a 1 Bed unit found at North Avenue Gateway II in the Burleith-Leighton neighborhood priced from $745. Palmer Court in the Burleith-Leighton neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $840. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Gwynn Oak apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
North Avenue Gateway II1 Bedroom/1 Bath C1BR,1BA$745
Palmer Court1/1.001BR,1BA$840
Ashburton Woods ApartmentsOne Bedroom/1 Bath1BR,1BA$875
2210 Roslyn Ave1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$975
Stone HillsStone Hills1BR,1BA$975
College Gardens & Melbourne Apts /Townhouses1 Bedroom Garden1BR,1BA$978
Walbrook Mill Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1,000
Greenspring Overlook1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,002

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Gwynn Oak, MD and Nearby

As of July 04, 2026 the best value apartment in the Gwynn Oak area is the $0.61 price per square foot 5023 Queensberry Ave Model at 5023 Queensberry Ave, Unit Senior Shared home in the in the Northwest Baltimore neighborhood starting from $850. The second greatest value Gwynn Oak apartment is the 2735 W North Ave Model at 2735 W North Ave, Unit #3 starting at $1,300 with a $1.09 price per square foot in the Burleith-Leighton neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Gwynn Oak apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
5023 Queensberry Ave, Unit Senior Shared home5023 Queensberry Ave4BR,2BA$0.61
2735 W North Ave, Unit #32735 W North Ave2BR,1BA$1.09
Walbrook Mill Apartments3 Bedroom3BR,2BA$1.33
Samester Apartments2 Bedroom 1.5 Bathroom2BR,1.5BA$1.34
Ashburton Woods ApartmentsTwo Bedroom/1 Bath2BR,1BA$0.83
Elgin Townhomes2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.25
Park Terrace1 Bed Condo style1BR,1BA$1.17
5312 Gwynn Oak Ave, Unit Apt. 35312 Gwynn Oak Ave2BR,1BA$1.22
The Village at Jones FallsThe Bogie2BR,1BA$1.28
4130 Woodhaven Ave, Unit 1 Bedroom Apartment4130 Woodhaven Ave1BR,1BA$1.38

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Frequently Asked Questions about Gwynn Oak

What type of rentals are currently available in Gwynn Oak?

There are currently 483 Apartments for Rent in Gwynn Oak, MD with pricing that ranges from $500 to $3,077. There are also 207 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Gwynn Oak ranging from $500 to $5,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Gwynn Oak?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Gwynn Oak ranges from $500 to $5,000 with an average monthly rent of $1,891.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Gwynn Oak?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Gwynn Oak range from $896 to $2,575, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,250 to $3,100. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $650 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $850.

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There are few cities more eclectic and diverse than Baltimore, Maryland. I should know. I've lived in various parts of Baltimore for most of my life.

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Baltimore, Maryland is an incredibly vibrant town known for some amazing colleges. I had the pleasure of growing up sandwiched between a few of them.

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