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 $2,500 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 October 2026, median rents have fallen over the last year. Studio rentals prices have decreased by $479 (-28.52%) year-over-year from $1,679 to $1,200. 1-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $108 (-7.98%) year-over-year from $1,358 to $1,250. 2-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $4 (-0.22%) year-over-year from $1,904 to $1,900. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $346 (18.71%) year-over-year from $1,849 to $2,195. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $150 (6.38%) year-over-year from $2,350 to $2,500. 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 26.05% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone up by 5.65% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 10.30% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 2.04% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Oct 2026 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	$28.78	$1,200	$1,679 (-28.52%)	$1,363 (-11.98%)
1 BR	$24.00	$1,250	$1,358 (-7.98%)	$1,328 (-5.90%)
2 BR	$20.81	$1,900	$1,904 (-0.22%)	$1,658 (14.58%)
3 BR	$18.00	$2,195	$1,849 (18.71%)	$1,754 (25.13%)
4+ BR	$17.65	$2,500	$2,350 (6.38%)	$2,033 (22.95%)

Historical Rents in Baltimore, MD

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Top Cities Near Baltimore

There are a total of 3 cities nearby Baltimore. The average rent in Baltimore is currently $3,000 per month. Our records show that Columbia, MD, with an average rent of $2,800, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near Baltimore, MD is Severn, MD. Monthly rents here are on average $3,075 per month.

Let's compare Baltimore, MD's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. One bedrooms are about 34.40% more affordable. Two bedrooms in Baltimore, MD are about 13.51% more affordable. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 36.45% more affordable. Want more information? Check out the top 3 cities near Baltimore, MD in the following table.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Columbia, MD	N/A	$1,680	$2,100	$2,800
Ellicott City, MD	N/A	$1,700	$2,100	$3,000
Severn, MD	N/A	N/A	N/A	$3,075

Top Neighborhoods Near Baltimore

There are a total of 1 neighborhoods in or near Baltimore. One neighborhood in the area is Fells Point. We've included all of these top 1 neighborhoods in or near Baltimore, MD in the following table.

The average rent for these 1 neighborhoods in or near Baltimore, MD is currently around $2,100 per month. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is higher than Baltimore's average rent, which is only $1,850. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near Baltimore, Fells Point has the most affordable average rent at $2,100 per month. Whereas, at $2,100 average rent per month, Fells Point is the most expensive neighborhood in or near Baltimore. View the following table for more information.

Neighborhood	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Fells Point, Baltimore, MD	N/A	$1,700	$2,195	$2,100

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 $2,970, Howard, MD is the most expensive county by Baltimore, MD.

Typically, rent for studios in Baltimore, MD is on par with the other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Baltimore, MD is 29.56% more affordable than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Baltimore, MD is 2.43% 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	$1,250	$1,850	$1,800
Harford, MD	$2,075	$1,620	$1,853	$2,400
Baltimore, MD	N/A	$1,350	$1,895	$2,500
Anne Arundel, MD	$1,500	$1,750	$2,400	$2,950
Howard, MD	N/A	$1,680	$2,100	$2,970

Top Zipcodes Near Baltimore

There are a total of 11 zipcodes in or near Baltimore, MD. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $2,000. 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 $1,569 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $2,975 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 Baltimore, MD is $1,398 per month. Or in other words, $21 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $1,900 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	$1,450	$1,700	$2,200	$2,400
21202, Baltimore, MD	$1,575	$1,398	$2,295	$2,000
21217, Baltimore, MD	N/A	$1,155	$1,800	$1,569
21213, Baltimore, MD	N/A	$750	$1,600	$1,795
21201, Baltimore, MD	$1,199	$1,595	$2,000	$1,615
21224, Baltimore, MD	$1,300	$1,375	$2,013	$2,200
21218, Baltimore, MD	$1,198	$1,200	$1,790	$1,650
21215, Baltimore, MD	N/A	$850	$1,550	$1,700
21043, Ellicott City, MD	N/A	$1,700	$1,900	$2,975
21117, Owings Mills, MD	N/A	$1,400	$1,900	$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 $1,850. 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 $28.78. There are a total of 23 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 $1,250 and an average price per square feet of $24.00. There are a total of 258 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 $1,850 and an average price per square feet of $20.81. There are a total of 293 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 -0.29%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.08%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.00%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.19% 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.