Average Rent in 21218, Baltimore, MD

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Current Versus Historical 21218, Baltimore, MD Rents

21218 rentals average $1,425 for a studio rental to $2,500 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $1,598, or roughly $15 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 increased by $383 (44.23%) year-over-year from $867 to $1,250. 1-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $240 (21.62%) year-over-year from $1,110 to $1,350. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $100 (6.45%) year-over-year from $1,550 to $1,650. 3-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $11 (-0.64%) year-over-year from $1,759 to $1,748. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $100 (3.96%) year-over-year from $2,525 to $2,625. 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 17.19% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone up by 15.71% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone up by 10.61% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone down by 3.75% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 6.82% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Sep 2026 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	$39.19	$1,250	$867 (44.23%)	$763 (63.93%)
1 BR	$15.00	$1,350	$1,110 (21.62%)	$1,073 (25.78%)
2 BR	$13.20	$1,650	$1,550 (6.45%)	$1,574 (4.81%)
3 BR	$16.27	$1,748	$1,759 (-0.64%)	$1,683 (3.82%)
4+ BR	$15.58	$2,625	$2,525 (3.96%)	$1,983 (32.35%)

Historical Rents in 21218, Baltimore, MD

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Top Cities Near 21218

There are a total of 6 cities nearby 21218. The average rent in 21218 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 21218, Baltimore, MD is Ellicott City, MD. Monthly rents here are on average $3,325 per month.

Let's compare 21218, Baltimore, MD's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. One bedrooms are about 23.00% more affordable. Two bedrooms in 21218, Baltimore, MD are about 31.21% more affordable. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 62.07% more affordable. Want more information? Check out the top 6 cities near 21218, 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 21218

Neighborhood	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All

Top Counties Near 21218

There are a total of 4 counties located by 21218, Baltimore, MD. Some of these counties include Baltimore, MD, Harford, MD, and Baltimore, MD. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $2,398. 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 21218, Baltimore, MD.

Typically, rent for studios in 21218, Baltimore, MD is 18.42% more affordable than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in 21218, Baltimore, MD is 17.90% more affordable than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in 21218, Baltimore, MD is 16.71% 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
Howard, MD	$1,300	$1,550	$2,200	$3,000

Top Zipcodes Near 21218

There are a total of 9 zipcodes in or near 21218, Baltimore, MD. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $2,100. A total of 2 zipcodes have an average rent that is lower than that. The zipcode with the most affordable average rent for apartment listings is 21217, Baltimore, MD at $1,450 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $3,200 per month is 21043, Ellicott City, MD.

Do you need more space than that? Average rent for one bedroom rentals for the zipcodes in or near 21218, 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 21218, 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	$1,040	$1,600	$1,450
21230, Baltimore, MD	$3,295	$1,700	$2,100	$2,450
21202, Baltimore, MD	$1,000	$1,475	$2,425	$2,095
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 - 21218 Average Rents

What is the average rent price in 21218, Baltimore, MD?

The average monthly rental price for 21218, Baltimore, MD apartments for rent is approximately $1,598. This calculation takes into consideration rental listings of varying bedroom/bathroom sizes, building types, and locations.

Do 21218, 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 21218, Baltimore, MD.

How much is a studio apartment in 21218, Baltimore, MD?

The average monthly rental price for studio apartments is $1,425 and an average price per square feet of $39.19. There are a total of 4 studio apartment listings currently available for rent in 21218.

How much is a one bedroom apartment in 21218, Baltimore, MD?

The average monthly rental price for one bedroom apartments is $1,250 and an average price per square feet of $15.00. There are a total of 26 one bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in 21218.

How much is a two bedroom apartment in 21218, Baltimore, MD?

The average monthly rental price for two bedroom apartments is $1,650 and an average price per square feet of $13.20. There are a total of 13 two bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in 21218.

How have rent prices in 21218, Baltimore, MD changed this year?

Rent prices for rentals in 21218, Baltimore, MD can fluctuate yearly. Specifically, studio rental prices have changed by 0.44%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.22%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.06%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.01% year-over-year.

What is a reasonable rent price in 21218, Baltimore, MD?

A reasonable rent price in 21218, Baltimore, MD is around $1,278/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.