Average Rent in 21217, Baltimore, MD

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Current Versus Historical 21217, Baltimore, MD Rents

21217 rentals average $1,250 for a studio rental to $2,450 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $1,550, or roughly $14 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in July 2026, median rents have risen substantially over the last year. Studio rentals prices have increased by $475 (50.00%) year-over-year from $950 to $1,425. 1-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $183 (18.03%) year-over-year from $1,017 to $1,200. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $79 (5.78%) year-over-year from $1,371 to $1,450. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $49 (2.98%) year-over-year from $1,648 to $1,698. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $642 (31.56%) year-over-year from $2,033 to $2,675. 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 up by 8.93% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone up by 23.08% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone down by 1.69% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 8.99% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 27.99% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Jul 2026 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	$15.34	$1,425	$950 (50.00%)	$1,567 (-9.04%)
1 BR	$19.82	$1,200	$1,017 (18.03%)	$1,096 (9.51%)
2 BR	$15.23	$1,450	$1,371 (5.78%)	$1,442 (0.58%)
3 BR	$11.97	$1,698	$1,648 (2.98%)	$1,646 (3.14%)
4+ BR	$14.17	$2,675	$2,033 (31.56%)	$1,740 (53.74%)

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 $2,913 per month. Our records show that Baltimore, MD, with an average rent of $1,850, 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 $3,300 per month.

Let's compare 21217, Baltimore, MD's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. One bedrooms are about 46.81% more expensive. Two bedrooms in 21217, Baltimore, MD are about 53.45% more affordable. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 75.26% 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	$1,250	$1,800	$1,850
Glen Burnie, MD	N/A	N/A	$1,895	$2,725
Columbia, MD	N/A	$1,698	$2,250	$2,850
Odenton, MD	N/A	N/A	$2,200	$2,975
Severn, MD	N/A	N/A	$2,498	$3,295
Ellicott City, MD	N/A	$1,300	$2,650	$3,300

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, Baltimore, MD, and Harford, MD. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $2,499. That's roughly around $19 per sqft. The county that is the most affordable is Baltimore, MD. Its average rent per month is $1,825. Vice versa, with an average rent of $3,150, Howard, MD is the most expensive county by 21217, Baltimore, MD.

Typically, rent for studios in 21217, Baltimore, MD is on par with the other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in 21217, Baltimore, MD is 27.83% more affordable than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in 21217, Baltimore, MD is 35.38% 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	$1,800	$1,825
Baltimore, MD	$1,650	$1,350	$1,800	$2,400
Harford, MD	$1,250	$1,502	$1,963	$2,499
Anne Arundel, MD	$1,425	$2,000	$2,300	$3,000
Howard, MD	N/A	$1,650	$2,250	$3,150

Top Zipcodes Near 21217

There are a total of 6 zipcodes in or near 21217, Baltimore, MD. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $2,000.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $525. That's at least $6 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 $1,325 per month. Or in other words, $22 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $2,125 per month. Which comes out to $23 per sqft. The following table includes the top 6 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	$3,495	$1,500	$2,200	$2,600
21202, Baltimore, MD	$1,050	$1,495	$2,300	$1,850
21218, Baltimore, MD	$1,075	$1,400	$1,538	$1,900
21213, Baltimore, MD	N/A	$1,000	$1,600	$1,800
21224, Baltimore, MD	N/A	$1,250	$2,050	$2,100
21113, Odenton, MD	N/A	N/A	$2,200	$2,950

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 $1,550. 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 studio apartment in 21217, Baltimore, MD?

The average monthly rental price for studio apartments is $1,250 and an average price per square feet of $15.34. There are a total of 3 studio apartment listings currently available for rent in 21217.

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

The average monthly rental price for one bedroom apartments is $1,175 and an average price per square feet of $19.82. There are a total of 26 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 $1,450 and an average price per square feet of $15.23. There are a total of 30 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 0.50%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.18%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.06%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.03% year-over-year.

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

A reasonable rent price in 21217, Baltimore, MD is around $1,240/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.