Average Rent in 21230, Baltimore, MD

Home » MD » Baltimore » 21230

Current Versus Historical 21230, Baltimore, MD Rents

21230 rentals average $3,295 for a studio rental to $3,395 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $2,600, or roughly $23 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in August 2026, median rents have risen over the last year. Studio rentals prices have increased by $2,449 (289.56%) year-over-year from $846 to $3,295. 1-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $138 (8.80%) year-over-year from $1,563 to $1,700. 2-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $198 (-8.50%) year-over-year from $2,323 to $2,125. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $225 (8.74%) year-over-year from $2,575 to $2,800. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $273 (8.86%) year-over-year from $3,075 to $3,348. 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 22.26% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone up by 4.19% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone up by 1.59% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 0.30% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone down by 1.03% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Aug 2026 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	$20.92	$3,295	$846 (289.56%)	$2,125 (55.06%)
1 BR	$28.70	$1,700	$1,563 (8.80%)	$1,545 (10.03%)
2 BR	$24.14	$2,125	$2,323 (-8.50%)	$1,938 (9.68%)
3 BR	$22.30	$2,800	$2,575 (8.74%)	$2,408 (16.26%)
4+ BR	$19.25	$3,348	$3,075 (8.86%)	$2,992 (11.89%)

Historical Rents in 21230, Baltimore, MD

Studio

1 Bed

2 Bed

3 Bed

4 Bed

Top Cities Near 21230

There are a total of 6 cities nearby 21230. The average rent in 21230 is currently $2,925 per month. Only one city nearby has an average rent lower than that. 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 21230, Baltimore, MD is Ellicott City, MD. Monthly rents here are on average $3,300 per month.

Let's compare 21230, Baltimore, MD's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. One bedrooms are about 24.14% more expensive. Two bedrooms in 21230, Baltimore, MD are about 4.59% more affordable. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 7.14% more affordable. Want more information? Check out the top 6 cities near 21230, Baltimore, MD in the following table.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Baltimore, MD	$1,225	$1,200	$1,800	$1,800
Columbia, MD	N/A	$1,698	$2,298	$2,800
Odenton, MD	N/A	N/A	$2,200	$2,850
Bowie, MD	N/A	$2,200	$2,350	$3,000
Severn, MD	N/A	N/A	$2,098	$3,300
Ellicott City, MD	N/A	$1,550	$2,500	$3,300

Top Neighborhoods Near 21230

Neighborhood	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All

Top Counties Near 21230

There are a total of 5 counties located by 21230, 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. A total of 3 counties have a lower average rent. 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 $3,000, Howard, MD is the most expensive county by 21230, Baltimore, MD.

Typically, rent for studios in 21230, Baltimore, MD is 62.06% more expensive than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in 21230, Baltimore, MD is 6.48% more expensive than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in 21230, Baltimore, MD is 11.63% more expensive than other counties nearby. We've listed all of these counties in the table below.

County	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Baltimore, MD	$1,225	$1,200	$1,800	$1,800
Harford, MD	$1,250	$1,695	$1,877	$2,375
Baltimore, MD	$2,198	$1,300	$1,900	$2,500
Anne Arundel, MD	$1,350	$1,995	$2,295	$2,995
Howard, MD	N/A	$1,695	$2,295	$3,000

Top Zipcodes Near 21230

There are a total of 12 zipcodes in or near 21230, Baltimore, MD. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $1,910. A total of 9 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 $3,273 per month is 21075, Elkridge, MD.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $588. Do you need more space than that? Average rent for one bedroom rentals for the zipcodes in or near 21230, Baltimore, MD is $1,400 per month. Or in other words, $18 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $1,831 per month. Which comes out to $20 per sqft. The following table includes the top 10 zipcodes in 21230, 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	$1,250	$1,090	$1,543	$1,450
21202, Baltimore, MD	$1,575	$1,525	$2,300	$1,795
21224, Baltimore, MD	$1,300	$1,250	$2,050	$2,173
21213, Baltimore, MD	N/A	$925	$1,600	$1,700
21201, Baltimore, MD	$1,249	$1,550	$1,750	$1,558
21218, Baltimore, MD	$1,175	$1,300	$1,650	$1,700
21215, Baltimore, MD	$1,200	$700	$1,400	$1,500
21075, Elkridge, MD	N/A	$1,500	$2,123	$3,273
21212, Baltimore, MD	N/A	$1,250	$1,400	$2,025
21043, Ellicott City, MD	N/A	$1,550	$2,000	$3,225

Frequently Asked Questions - 21230 Average Rents

What is the average rent price in 21230, Baltimore, MD?

The average monthly rental price for 21230, Baltimore, MD apartments for rent is approximately $2,600. This calculation takes into consideration rental listings of varying bedroom/bathroom sizes, building types, and locations.

Do 21230, 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 21230, Baltimore, MD.

How much is a studio apartment in 21230, Baltimore, MD?

The average monthly rental price for studio apartments is $3,295 and an average price per square feet of $20.92. There are a total of 1 studio apartment listings currently available for rent in 21230.

How much is a one bedroom apartment in 21230, Baltimore, MD?

The average monthly rental price for one bedroom apartments is $1,813 and an average price per square feet of $28.70. There are a total of 24 one bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in 21230.

How much is a two bedroom apartment in 21230, Baltimore, MD?

The average monthly rental price for two bedroom apartments is $2,150 and an average price per square feet of $24.14. There are a total of 39 two bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in 21230.

How have rent prices in 21230, Baltimore, MD changed this year?

Rent prices for rentals in 21230, Baltimore, MD can fluctuate yearly. Specifically, studio rental prices have changed by 2.90%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.09%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.09%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.09% year-over-year.

What is a reasonable rent price in 21230, Baltimore, MD?

A reasonable rent price in 21230, Baltimore, MD is around $2,080/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.