Average Rent in 21217, Baltimore, MD

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Current Versus Historical 21217, Baltimore, MD Rents

21217 rentals average $1,040 for a 1-bedroom rental to $2,200 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $1,450, or roughly $17 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in September 2026, median rents have risen substantially over the last year. Studio rentals prices have decreased by $158 (-11.24%) year-over-year from $1,408 to $1,250. 1-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $313 (35.21%) year-over-year from $888 to $1,200. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $163 (11.41%) year-over-year from $1,432 to $1,595. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $196 (12.91%) year-over-year from $1,517 to $1,713. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $534 (23.57%) year-over-year from $2,266 to $2,800. 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 0.00% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone up by 32.11% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone up by 7.05% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 7.87% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 37.12% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Sep 2026 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
1 BR	$16.55	$1,200	$888 (35.21%)	$1,065 (12.68%)
2 BR	$18.62	$1,595	$1,432 (11.41%)	$1,428 (11.67%)
3 BR	$15.90	$1,713	$1,517 (12.91%)	$1,550 (10.48%)
4+ BR	$15.31	$2,800	$2,266 (23.57%)	$1,442 (94.22%)

Historical Rents in 21217, Baltimore, MD

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Top Cities Near 21217

There are a total of 6 cities nearby 21217. The average rent in 21217 is currently $2,788 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 21217, Baltimore, MD is Ellicott City, MD. Monthly rents here are on average $3,325 per month.

Let's compare 21217, Baltimore, MD's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. One bedrooms are about 47.91% more affordable. Two bedrooms in 21217, Baltimore, MD are about 35.31% more affordable. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 67.33% more affordable. Want more information? Check out the top 6 cities near 21217, Baltimore, MD in the following table.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Baltimore, MD	$1,200	$1,200	$1,785	$1,800
Towson, MD	N/A	$1,896	$2,130	$2,303
Odenton, MD	N/A	$1,600	$2,100	$2,775
Columbia, MD	N/A	$1,475	$2,200	$2,800
Severn, MD	N/A	N/A	$2,200	$3,300
Ellicott City, MD	$1,300	$1,660	$2,550	$3,325

Top Neighborhoods Near 21217

Neighborhood	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All

Top Counties Near 21217

There are a total of 5 counties located by 21217, Baltimore, MD. Some of these counties include Baltimore, MD, Harford, MD, and Baltimore, MD. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $2,495. That's roughly around $19 per sqft. The county that is the most affordable is Baltimore, MD. Its average rent per month is $1,795. Vice versa, with an average rent of $3,000, Howard, MD is the most expensive county by 21217, Baltimore, MD.

In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in 21217, Baltimore, MD is 49.11% more affordable than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in 21217, Baltimore, MD is 25.00% 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	$1,200	$1,775	$1,795
Harford, MD	$2,075	$1,770	$1,852	$2,300
Baltimore, MD	$2,198	$1,398	$2,000	$2,495
Anne Arundel, MD	$1,350	$1,950	$2,350	$2,950
Howard, MD	$1,300	$1,550	$2,200	$3,000

Top Zipcodes Near 21217

There are a total of 9 zipcodes in or near 21217, Baltimore, MD. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $2,100.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $1,000. That's at least $2 per sqft. Do you need more space than that? Average rent for one bedroom rentals for the zipcodes in or near 21217, Baltimore, MD is $1,450 per month. Or in other words, $19 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $1,950 per month. Which comes out to $24 per sqft. The following table includes the top 9 zipcodes in 21217, 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	$3,295	$1,700	$2,100	$2,450
21202, Baltimore, MD	$1,000	$1,475	$2,425	$2,095
21218, Baltimore, MD	$1,425	$1,250	$1,650	$1,598
21213, Baltimore, MD	N/A	$750	$1,600	$1,725
21224, Baltimore, MD	$1,300	$1,388	$1,750	$2,100
21215, Baltimore, MD	N/A	$700	$1,450	$1,500
21043, Ellicott City, MD	$1,300	$1,550	$1,950	$3,200
21113, Odenton, MD	N/A	$1,750	$2,100	$2,725
21045, Columbia, MD	N/A	$1,450	$2,050	$2,700

Frequently Asked Questions - 21217 Average Rents

What is the average rent price in 21217, Baltimore, MD?

The average monthly rental price for 21217, Baltimore, MD apartments for rent is approximately $1,450. This calculation takes into consideration rental listings of varying bedroom/bathroom sizes, building types, and locations.

Do 21217, 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 21217, Baltimore, MD.

How much is a one bedroom apartment in 21217, Baltimore, MD?

The average monthly rental price for one bedroom apartments is $1,040 and an average price per square feet of $16.55. There are a total of 36 one bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in 21217.

How much is a two bedroom apartment in 21217, Baltimore, MD?

The average monthly rental price for two bedroom apartments is $1,600 and an average price per square feet of $18.62. There are a total of 19 two bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in 21217.

How have rent prices in 21217, Baltimore, MD changed this year?

Rent prices for rentals in 21217, Baltimore, MD can fluctuate yearly. Specifically, studio rental prices have changed by -0.11%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.35%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.11%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.13% year-over-year.

What is a reasonable rent price in 21217, Baltimore, MD?

A reasonable rent price in 21217, Baltimore, MD is around $1,160/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.