Average Rent in Baltimore, MD

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Current Versus Historical Baltimore, MD Rents

Baltimore rentals average $1,200 for a studio rental to $2,600 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $1,800, or roughly $18 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in September 2026, median rents have risen over the last year. Studio rentals prices have decreased by $314 (-20.73%) year-over-year from $1,514 to $1,200. 1-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $79 (6.48%) year-over-year from $1,221 to $1,300. 2-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $71 (-4.00%) year-over-year from $1,771 to $1,700. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $236 (12.66%) year-over-year from $1,864 to $2,100. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $445 (18.94%) year-over-year from $2,350 to $2,795. 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 2.70% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone up by 32.20% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone down by 7.69% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 4.13% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 10.44% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Sep 2026 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	$23.40	$1,200	$1,514 (-20.73%)	$1,248 (-3.87%)
1 BR	$21.32	$1,300	$1,221 (6.48%)	$1,278 (1.71%)
2 BR	$20.00	$1,700	$1,771 (-4.00%)	$1,632 (4.20%)
3 BR	$17.85	$2,100	$1,864 (12.66%)	$1,713 (22.63%)
4+ BR	$16.72	$2,795	$2,350 (18.94%)	$1,967 (42.12%)

Historical Rents in Baltimore, MD

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Top Cities Near Baltimore

There are a total of 5 cities nearby Baltimore. The average rent in Baltimore is currently $2,800 per month. Our records show that Towson, MD, with an average rent of $2,269, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near Baltimore, MD is Ellicott City, MD. Monthly rents here are on average $3,325 per month.

Let's compare Baltimore, MD's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. One bedrooms are about 33.33% more affordable. Two bedrooms in Baltimore, MD are about 25.71% more affordable. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 38.10% more affordable. Want more information? Check out the top 5 cities near Baltimore, MD in the following table.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Towson, MD	N/A	$1,902	$2,088	$2,269
Columbia, MD	N/A	$1,475	$2,200	$2,800
Odenton, MD	N/A	$1,600	$2,100	$2,800
Severn, MD	N/A	N/A	$2,200	$3,300
Ellicott City, MD	$1,300	$1,660	$2,525	$3,325

Top Neighborhoods Near Baltimore

Neighborhood	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All

Top Counties Near Baltimore

There are a total of 5 counties located by 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 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 $3,000, Howard, MD is the most expensive county by Baltimore, MD.

Typically, rent for studios in Baltimore, MD is 8.33% more affordable than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Baltimore, MD is 29.17% more affordable than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Baltimore, MD is 14.14% 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	$1,750	$1,800
Harford, MD	$2,075	$1,770	$1,795	$2,300
Baltimore, MD	$2,198	$1,395	$1,998	$2,500
Anne Arundel, MD	$1,200	$1,900	$2,450	$2,995
Howard, MD	$1,300	$1,550	$2,200	$3,000

Top Zipcodes Near Baltimore

There are a total of 10 zipcodes in or near Baltimore, MD. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $2,098. A total of 4 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.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $500. Do you need more space than that? Average rent for one bedroom rentals for the zipcodes in or near Baltimore, MD is $1,419 per month. Or in other words, $19 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $1,838 per month. Which comes out to $22 per sqft. The following table includes the top 10 zipcodes in 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	$1,450	$2,295	$2,095
21217, Baltimore, MD	N/A	$1,079	$1,600	$1,450
21213, Baltimore, MD	N/A	$838	$1,550	$1,800
21224, Baltimore, MD	$1,300	$1,388	$1,725	$2,100
21218, Baltimore, MD	$1,425	$1,225	$1,650	$1,600
21215, Baltimore, MD	N/A	$650	$1,500	$1,625
21043, Ellicott City, MD	$1,300	$1,550	$1,950	$3,200
21113, Odenton, MD	N/A	$1,750	$2,100	$2,798
21045, Columbia, MD	N/A	$1,450	$2,100	$2,750

Frequently Asked Questions - Baltimore Average Rents

What is the average rent price in Baltimore, MD?

The average monthly rental price for Baltimore, MD apartments for rent is approximately $1,800. This calculation takes into consideration rental listings of varying bedroom/bathroom sizes, building types, and locations.

Do 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 Baltimore, MD.

How much is a studio apartment in Baltimore, MD?

The average monthly rental price for studio apartments is $1,200 and an average price per square feet of $23.40. There are a total of 19 studio apartment listings currently available for rent in Baltimore.

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

The average monthly rental price for one bedroom apartments is $1,200 and an average price per square feet of $21.32. There are a total of 251 one bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Baltimore.

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

The average monthly rental price for two bedroom apartments is $1,750 and an average price per square feet of $20.00. There are a total of 255 two bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Baltimore.

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

Rent prices for rentals in Baltimore, MD can fluctuate yearly. Specifically, studio rental prices have changed by -0.21%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.06%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.04%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.13% year-over-year.

What is a reasonable rent price in Baltimore, MD?

A reasonable rent price in Baltimore, MD is around $1,440/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.