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 $1,850, or roughly $19 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in July 2026, median rents have been roughly unchanged over the last year. Studio rentals prices have increased by $123 (11.46%) year-over-year from $1,077 to $1,200. 1-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $23 (1.90%) year-over-year from $1,227 to $1,250. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $18 (0.98%) year-over-year from $1,783 to $1,800. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $68 (3.54%) year-over-year from $1,932 to $2,000. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $117 (4.70%) year-over-year from $2,483 to $2,600. 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 7.99% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone up by 23.25% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone up by 3.85% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone down by 0.00% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 1.30% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Jul 2026 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	$28.06	$1,200	$1,077 (11.46%)	$1,240 (-3.23%)
1 BR	$22.60	$1,250	$1,227 (1.90%)	$1,265 (-1.17%)
2 BR	$20.98	$1,800	$1,783 (0.98%)	$1,632 (10.33%)
3 BR	$18.11	$2,000	$1,932 (3.54%)	$1,708 (17.07%)
4+ BR	$17.56	$2,600	$2,483 (4.70%)	$2,033 (27.87%)

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 $2,950 per month. Our records show that Glen Burnie, MD, with an average rent of $2,700, 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 $3,300 per month.

Let's compare Baltimore, MD's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. Two bedrooms in Baltimore, MD are about 25.00% more affordable. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 50.00% 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
Glen Burnie, MD	N/A	N/A	$1,895	$2,700
Columbia, MD	N/A	$1,695	$2,250	$2,875
Odenton, MD	N/A	N/A	$2,200	$2,950
Severn, MD	N/A	N/A	$2,498	$3,298
Ellicott City, MD	N/A	$1,425	$2,625	$3,300

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, Baltimore, MD, and Harford, MD. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $2,499. 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 $1,850. Vice versa, with an average rent of $3,100, Howard, MD is the most expensive county by Baltimore, MD.

Typically, rent for studios in Baltimore, MD is 4.17% more affordable than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Baltimore, MD is 20.40% more affordable than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Baltimore, MD is 7.31% 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	$1,800	$1,850
Baltimore, MD	$2,148	$1,350	$1,800	$2,400
Harford, MD	$1,250	$1,502	$1,932	$2,499
Anne Arundel, MD	$1,425	$1,975	$2,295	$3,000
Howard, MD	N/A	$1,650	$2,250	$3,100

Top Zipcodes Near Baltimore

There are a total of 8 zipcodes in or near Baltimore, MD. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $2,013. A total of 3 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 $1,569 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $3,295 per month is 21075, Elkridge, MD.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $525. That's at least $2 per sqft. Do you need more space than that? Average rent for one bedroom rentals for the zipcodes in or near Baltimore, MD is $1,325 per month. Or in other words, $22 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $2,050 per month. Which comes out to $23 per sqft. The following table includes the top 8 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	$3,495	$1,500	$2,200	$2,600
21202, Baltimore, MD	$1,050	$1,478	$2,300	$1,850
21217, Baltimore, MD	$1,250	$1,150	$1,475	$1,569
21213, Baltimore, MD	N/A	$1,000	$1,600	$1,800
21224, Baltimore, MD	N/A	$1,250	$2,050	$2,125
21218, Baltimore, MD	$1,075	$1,400	$1,538	$1,900
21075, Elkridge, MD	N/A	$1,500	$2,050	$3,295
21113, Odenton, MD	N/A	N/A	$2,200	$2,950

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 $1,850. 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 $28.06. There are a total of 20 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 $1,248 and an average price per square feet of $22.60. There are a total of 240 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 $1,800 and an average price per square feet of $20.98. There are a total of 235 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 0.11%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.02%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.01%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.04% year-over-year.

What is a reasonable rent price in Baltimore, MD?

A reasonable rent price in Baltimore, MD is around $1,480/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.