Average Rent in 21231, Baltimore, MD

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Current Versus Historical 21231, Baltimore, MD Rents

21231 rentals average $1,600 for a studio rental to $2,998 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $2,300, or roughly $23 per square feet.
For the apartment units and housing in June 2026, median rents have risen over the last year. Studio rentals prices have increased by $417 (35.24%) year-over-year from $1,183 to $1,600. 1-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $133 (8.65%) year-over-year from $1,542 to $1,675. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $275 (14.86%) year-over-year from $1,850 to $2,125. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $50 (1.92%) year-over-year from $2,600 to $2,650. 4-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $498 (-14.23%) year-over-year from $3,495 to $2,998. 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 20.60% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone up by 2.03% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone up by 0.79% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone down by 4.22% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone down by 3.28% this month.
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Price / Sqft
Jun 2026 Rent 1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-) 3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio $37.20 $1,600 $1,183 (35.24%) $2,250 (-28.87%)
1 BR $31.91 $1,675 $1,542 (8.65%) $1,421 (17.89%)
2 BR $22.95 $2,125 $1,850 (14.86%) $1,942 (9.44%)
3 BR $20.28 $2,650 $2,600 (1.92%) $2,450 (8.16%)
4+ BR $16.79 $2,998 $3,495 (-14.23%) $3,075 (-2.52%)

Historical Rents in 21231, Baltimore, MD

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Top Cities Near 21231

There are a total of 4 cities nearby 21231. The average rent in 21231 is currently $2,374 per month. A total of 2 cities nearby have 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 21231, Baltimore, MD is Columbia, MD. Monthly rents here are on average $2,800 per month.

Let's compare 21231, Baltimore, MD's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. One bedrooms are about 27.99% more expensive. Two bedrooms in 21231, Baltimore, MD are about 8.58% more expensive. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 5.77% more expensive. Want more information? Check out the top 4 cities near 21231, Baltimore, MD in the following table.
City Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed All
Baltimore, MD $1,325 $1,200 $1,700 $1,800
Dundalk, MD N/A $1,213 $1,775 $1,950
Odenton, MD N/A N/A $2,350 $2,798
Columbia, MD N/A $1,700 $2,248 $2,800

Top Neighborhoods Near 21231



Neighborhood Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed All

Top Counties Near 21231

There are a total of 4 counties located by 21231, Baltimore, MD. Some of these counties include Baltimore, MD, Baltimore, MD, and Harford, MD. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $2,400. That's roughly around $19 per sqft. A total of one county has 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 $2,900, Anne Arundel, MD is the most expensive county by 21231, Baltimore, MD.

Typically, rent for studios in 21231, Baltimore, MD is 7.05% more expensive than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in 21231, Baltimore, MD is 12.60% more expensive than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in 21231, Baltimore, MD is 11.36% 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 $1,325 $1,200 $1,695 $1,800
Baltimore, MD $1,650 $1,298 $1,900 $2,400
Harford, MD $1,250 $1,631 $2,000 $2,400
Anne Arundel, MD $3,175 $1,800 $2,350 $2,900

Top Zipcodes Near 21231

There are a total of 7 zipcodes in or near 21231, Baltimore, MD. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $1,899. A total of 5 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 $1,600 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $2,700 per month is 21113, Odenton, MD.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $1,100. That's at least $0 per sqft. Do you need more space than that? Average rent for one bedroom rentals for the zipcodes in or near 21231, Baltimore, MD is $1,128 per month. Or in other words, $13 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $1,875 per month. Which comes out to $20 per sqft. The following table includes the top 7 zipcodes in 21231, 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 $1,295 $1,475 $2,200 $2,500
21202, Baltimore, MD $1,575 $1,500 $2,300 $1,755
21217, Baltimore, MD $1,100 $950 $1,600 $1,600
21224, Baltimore, MD N/A $1,128 $1,875 $2,100
21213, Baltimore, MD N/A $950 $1,600 $1,800
21218, Baltimore, MD $2,175 $1,300 $1,500 $1,899
21113, Odenton, MD N/A N/A $2,350 $2,700

Frequently Asked Questions - 21231 Average Rents

What is the average rent price in 21231, Baltimore, MD?
The average monthly rental price for 21231, Baltimore, MD apartments for rent is approximately $2,300. This calculation takes into consideration rental listings of varying bedroom/bathroom sizes, building types, and locations.
Do 21231, 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 21231, Baltimore, MD.
How much is a studio apartment in 21231, Baltimore, MD?
The average monthly rental price for studio apartments is $1,600 and an average price per square feet of $37.20. There are a total of 3 studio apartment listings currently available for rent in 21231.
How much is a one bedroom apartment in 21231, Baltimore, MD?
The average monthly rental price for one bedroom apartments is $1,675 and an average price per square feet of $31.91. There are a total of 20 one bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in 21231.
How much is a two bedroom apartment in 21231, Baltimore, MD?
The average monthly rental price for two bedroom apartments is $2,200 and an average price per square feet of $22.95. There are a total of 25 two bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in 21231.
How have rent prices in 21231, Baltimore, MD changed this year?
Rent prices for rentals in 21231, Baltimore, MD can fluctuate yearly. Specifically, studio rental prices have changed by 0.35%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.09%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.15%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.02% year-over-year.
What is a reasonable rent price in 21231, Baltimore, MD?
A reasonable rent price in 21231, Baltimore, MD is around $1,840/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.
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