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Gwynn Oak, MD

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Experience the tranquil lifestyle of Baltimore’s northwest suburbs

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Gwynn Oak is a large suburban area just northwest of Baltimore. The community is largely defined by heavily-wooded residential neighborhoods, with a diverse mix of apartments, condos, and single-family homes making up the local rental market. Public parks and golf courses are all around, providing great opportunities for residents to spend quality time outdoors; in particular, Druid Hill Park sits just a few blocks to the east, offering trails, sports fields, the Maryland Zoo, and the Rawlings Conservatory. With Downtown Baltimore just a short drive away, Gwynn Oak is a highly popular area for commuters to call home.

Rent Trends

As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in Gwynn Oak, MD is $944 for a studio, $1,172 for one bedroom, $1,395 for two bedrooms, and $1,742 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Gwynn Oak has increased by 1.1% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,172/month
677 Sq Ft
House
$2,098/month
1,206 Sq Ft
Condo
$1,270/month
590 Sq Ft
Townhome
$2,164/month
567 Sq Ft
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Transportation

55

Somewhat Walkable

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

You might be able to get out and walk when living in this area. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, but for others you’ll need a car.

51

Good Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

The area around this property has good transit with many nearby transportation options.

42

Somewhat Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Carrie Murray Nature Center
  • Gwynns Falls - Leakin Park
  • Gwynns Falls Trail
  • Rawlings Conservatory & Botanic Gardens
  • The Maryland Zoo in Baltimore

Military Bases

Airports

  • Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2025.