Average Rent in 21216, Baltimore, MD

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Current Versus Historical 21216, Baltimore, MD Rents

21216 rentals average $850 for a studio rental to $2,350 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $1,500, or roughly $14 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in October 2026, median rents have been roughly unchanged over the last year. Studio rentals prices have increased by $205 (31.78%) year-over-year from $645 to $850. 1-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $8 (1.20%) year-over-year from $692 to $700. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $66 (4.61%) year-over-year from $1,434 to $1,500. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $346 (23.78%) year-over-year from $1,454 to $1,800. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $317 (16.81%) year-over-year from $1,883 to $2,200. 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 32.00% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone up by 5.00% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone up by 25.00% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 6.40% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 0.76% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Oct 2026 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	$3.40	$850	$645 (31.78%)	$260 (226.92%)
1 BR	$9.52	$700	$692 (1.20%)	$875 (-20.00%)
2 BR	$8.84	$1,500	$1,434 (4.61%)	$1,348 (11.25%)
3 BR	$15.49	$1,800	$1,454 (23.78%)	$1,525 (18.03%)
4+ BR	$17.75	$2,200	$1,883 (16.81%)	$1,588 (38.58%)

Historical Rents in 21216, Baltimore, MD

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Top Cities Near 21216

There are a total of 5 cities nearby 21216. The average rent in 21216 is currently $2,800 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 21216, Baltimore, MD is Severn, MD. Monthly rents here are on average $3,100 per month.

Let's compare 21216, Baltimore, MD's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. One bedrooms are about 121.43% more affordable. Two bedrooms in 21216, Baltimore, MD are about 40.00% more affordable. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 55.56% more affordable. Want more information? Check out the top 5 cities near 21216, Baltimore, MD in the following table.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Baltimore, MD	$1,200	$1,250	$1,850	$1,800
Odenton, MD	N/A	$1,550	$2,400	$2,750
Columbia, MD	N/A	$1,700	$2,100	$2,800
Ellicott City, MD	N/A	$1,700	$2,100	$3,050
Severn, MD	N/A	N/A	N/A	$3,100

Top Neighborhoods Near 21216

There are a total of 1 neighborhoods in or near 21216. One neighborhood in the area is Fells Point. We've included all of these top 1 neighborhoods in or near 21216, Baltimore, MD in the following table.

The average rent for these 1 neighborhoods in or near 21216, Baltimore, MD is currently around $2,100 per month. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is higher than 21216's average rent, which is only $1,500. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near 21216, Fells Point has the most affordable average rent at $2,100 per month. Whereas, at $2,100 average rent per month, Fells Point is the most expensive neighborhood in or near 21216. View the following table for more information.

Neighborhood	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Fells Point, Baltimore, MD	N/A	$1,700	$2,200	$2,100

Top Counties Near 21216

There are a total of 4 counties located by 21216, Baltimore, MD. Some of these counties include Baltimore, MD, Baltimore, MD, and Anne Arundel, MD. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $2,725. That's roughly around $20 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 21216, Baltimore, MD.

Typically, rent for studios in 21216, Baltimore, MD is 29.41% more expensive than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in 21216, Baltimore, MD is 116.96% more affordable than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in 21216, Baltimore, MD is 33.17% 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	$1,200	$1,250	$1,825	$1,800
Baltimore, MD	N/A	$1,338	$1,895	$2,500
Anne Arundel, MD	$1,500	$1,800	$2,400	$2,950
Howard, MD	N/A	$1,700	$2,100	$2,995

Top Zipcodes Near 21216

There are a total of 12 zipcodes in or near 21216, Baltimore, MD. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $2,300.

Do you need more space than that? Average rent for one bedroom rentals for the zipcodes in or near 21216, Baltimore, MD is $1,386 per month. Or in other words, $20 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $1,938 per month. Which comes out to $21 per sqft. The following table includes the top 10 zipcodes in 21216, Baltimore, MD. You can view the average rent breakdown for each zipcode by bedroom size.

Zipcode	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
21217, Baltimore, MD	N/A	$1,178	$1,600	$1,569
21230, Baltimore, MD	$1,450	$1,700	$2,200	$2,400
21202, Baltimore, MD	$1,575	$1,398	$2,400	$2,095
21215, Baltimore, MD	N/A	$850	$1,500	$1,700
21224, Baltimore, MD	$1,300	$1,375	$1,975	$2,200
21213, Baltimore, MD	N/A	$750	$1,620	$1,797
21218, Baltimore, MD	$1,198	$1,200	$1,790	$1,650
21075, Elkridge, MD	N/A	$1,500	$2,275	$3,300
21043, Ellicott City, MD	N/A	$1,700	$1,900	$3,000
21117, Owings Mills, MD	N/A	$1,400	$1,900	$2,750

Frequently Asked Questions - 21216 Average Rents

What is the average rent price in 21216, Baltimore, MD?

The average monthly rental price for 21216, Baltimore, MD apartments for rent is approximately $1,500. This calculation takes into consideration rental listings of varying bedroom/bathroom sizes, building types, and locations.

Do 21216, 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 21216, Baltimore, MD.

How much is a studio apartment in 21216, Baltimore, MD?

The average monthly rental price for studio apartments is $850 and an average price per square feet of $3.40. There are a total of 1 studio apartment listings currently available for rent in 21216.

How much is a one bedroom apartment in 21216, Baltimore, MD?

The average monthly rental price for one bedroom apartments is $700 and an average price per square feet of $9.52. There are a total of 14 one bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in 21216.

How much is a two bedroom apartment in 21216, Baltimore, MD?

The average monthly rental price for two bedroom apartments is $1,500 and an average price per square feet of $8.84. There are a total of 9 two bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in 21216.

How have rent prices in 21216, Baltimore, MD changed this year?

Rent prices for rentals in 21216, Baltimore, MD can fluctuate yearly. Specifically, studio rental prices have changed by 0.32%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.01%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.05%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.24% year-over-year.

What is a reasonable rent price in 21216, Baltimore, MD?

A reasonable rent price in 21216, Baltimore, MD is around $1,200/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.