Average Rent in 21201, Baltimore, MD

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Current Versus Historical 21201, Baltimore, MD Rents

21201 rentals average $1,200 for a studio rental to $2,850 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $1,630, or roughly $24 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in October 2026, median rents have risen substantially over the last year. Studio rentals prices have increased by $23 (1.98%) year-over-year from $1,176 to $1,199. 1-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $154 (11.40%) year-over-year from $1,347 to $1,500. 2-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $590 (-24.17%) year-over-year from $2,440 to $1,850. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $771 (47.31%) year-over-year from $1,629 to $2,400. 4-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $583 (-16.26%) year-over-year from $3,583 to $3,000. Note that this figure includes all active and rented listings throughout the month.

Month-to-month, seasonality might have a bigger impact than overall trend price changes. Studio rents have gone down by 1.76% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone down by 0.53% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone down by 0.31% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 5.96% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 73.08% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Oct 2026 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	$28.78	$1,199	$1,176 (1.98%)	$1,167 (2.79%)
1 BR	$25.38	$1,500	$1,347 (11.40%)	$1,304 (15.05%)
2 BR	$21.51	$1,850	$2,440 (-24.17%)	$2,173 (-14.84%)
3 BR	$15.29	$2,400	$1,629 (47.31%)	$1,479 (62.30%)
4+ BR	$19.67	$3,000	$3,583 (-16.26%)	$2,758 (8.76%)

Historical Rents in 21201, Baltimore, MD

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Top Cities Near 21201

There are a total of 4 cities nearby 21201. The average rent in 21201 is currently $2,750 per month. Our records show that Baltimore, MD, with an average rent of $1,800, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near 21201, Baltimore, MD is Ellicott City, MD. Monthly rents here are on average $3,150 per month.

Let's compare 21201, Baltimore, MD's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. One bedrooms are about 15.38% more affordable. Two bedrooms in 21201, Baltimore, MD are about 12.84% more affordable. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 14.30% more affordable. Want more information? Check out the top 4 cities near 21201, Baltimore, MD in the following table.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Baltimore, MD	$1,249	$1,231	$1,800	$1,800
Odenton, MD	N/A	$1,600	$2,450	$2,700
Columbia, MD	N/A	$1,695	$2,125	$2,800
Ellicott City, MD	N/A	$1,625	$2,050	$3,150

Top Neighborhoods Near 21201

There are a total of 1 neighborhoods in or near 21201. One neighborhood in the area is Fells Point. We've included all of these top 1 neighborhoods in or near 21201, Baltimore, MD in the following table.

The average rent for these 1 neighborhoods in or near 21201, Baltimore, MD is currently around $2,148 per month. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is higher than 21201's average rent, which is only $1,630. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near 21201, Fells Point has the most affordable average rent at $2,148 per month. Whereas, at $2,148 average rent per month, Fells Point is the most expensive neighborhood in or near 21201. View the following table for more information.

Neighborhood	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Fells Point, Baltimore, MD	N/A	$1,750	$2,300	$2,148

Top Counties Near 21201

There are a total of 5 counties located by 21201, Baltimore, MD. Some of these counties include Baltimore, MD, Harford, MD, and Baltimore, MD. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $2,500. That's roughly around $19 per sqft. The county that is the most affordable is Baltimore, MD. Its average rent per month is $1,800. Vice versa, with an average rent of $2,995, Howard, MD is the most expensive county by 21201, Baltimore, MD.

Typically, rent for studios in 21201, Baltimore, MD is 4.17% more affordable than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in 21201, Baltimore, MD is 18.07% more affordable than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in 21201, Baltimore, MD is 2.57% more affordable than other counties nearby. We've listed all of these counties in the table below.

County	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Baltimore, MD	$1,249	$1,200	$1,800	$1,800
Harford, MD	$2,075	$1,650	$1,874	$2,400
Baltimore, MD	$1,250	$1,373	$1,898	$2,500
Anne Arundel, MD	$1,425	$1,825	$2,400	$2,950
Howard, MD	N/A	$1,673	$2,100	$2,995

Top Zipcodes Near 21201

There are a total of 11 zipcodes in or near 21201, Baltimore, MD. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $2,200. A total of 3 zipcodes have an average rent that is lower than that. The zipcode with the most affordable average rent for apartment listings is 21215, Baltimore, MD at $1,600 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $3,000 per month is 21043, Ellicott City, MD.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $599. Do you need more space than that? Average rent for one bedroom rentals for the zipcodes in or near 21201, Baltimore, MD is $1,400 per month. Or in other words, $17 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $1,950 per month. Which comes out to $21 per sqft. The following table includes the top 10 zipcodes in 21201, Baltimore, MD. You can view the average rent breakdown for each zipcode by bedroom size.

Zipcode	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
21230, Baltimore, MD	$2,373	$1,700	$2,100	$2,450
21217, Baltimore, MD	N/A	$1,200	$1,600	$1,625
21202, Baltimore, MD	$1,575	$1,425	$2,400	$2,100
21213, Baltimore, MD	N/A	$900	$1,600	$1,800
21224, Baltimore, MD	$1,300	$1,375	$1,950	$2,200
21218, Baltimore, MD	$1,198	$1,125	$1,715	$1,600
21215, Baltimore, MD	$1,200	$700	$1,550	$1,600
21043, Ellicott City, MD	N/A	$1,625	$1,913	$3,000
21113, Odenton, MD	N/A	$1,700	$2,450	$2,700
21117, Owings Mills, MD	N/A	$1,400	$1,950	$2,700

Frequently Asked Questions - 21201 Average Rents

What is the average rent price in 21201, Baltimore, MD?

The average monthly rental price for 21201, Baltimore, MD apartments for rent is approximately $1,630. This calculation takes into consideration rental listings of varying bedroom/bathroom sizes, building types, and locations.

Do 21201, Baltimore, MD rent prices drop in winter?

Yes! On average we see a 3.4% drop in rental prices between the peak summer months and the slower winter months. With the added bonus of decreased competition from other renters looking to move, winter is generally considered the best time of the year to find an apartment for rent in 21201, Baltimore, MD.

How much is a studio apartment in 21201, Baltimore, MD?

The average monthly rental price for studio apartments is $1,200 and an average price per square feet of $28.78. There are a total of 9 studio apartment listings currently available for rent in 21201.

How much is a one bedroom apartment in 21201, Baltimore, MD?

The average monthly rental price for one bedroom apartments is $1,398 and an average price per square feet of $25.38. There are a total of 22 one bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in 21201.

How much is a two bedroom apartment in 21201, Baltimore, MD?

The average monthly rental price for two bedroom apartments is $1,850 and an average price per square feet of $21.51. There are a total of 14 two bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in 21201.

How have rent prices in 21201, Baltimore, MD changed this year?

Rent prices for rentals in 21201, Baltimore, MD can fluctuate yearly. Specifically, studio rental prices have changed by 0.02%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.11%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.24%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.47% year-over-year.

What is a reasonable rent price in 21201, Baltimore, MD?

A reasonable rent price in 21201, Baltimore, MD is around $1,304/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.