Average Rent in Towson, MD

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Current Versus Historical Towson, MD Rents

Towson rentals average $1,896 for a 1-bedroom rental to $2,995 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $2,303, or roughly $21 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in September 2026, median rents have risen over the last year. Studio rentals prices have increased by $655 (65.90%) year-over-year from $995 to $1,650. 1-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $107 (5.96%) year-over-year from $1,789 to $1,896. 2-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $96 (-4.43%) year-over-year from $2,174 to $2,078. 3-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $100 (-3.85%) year-over-year from $2,600 to $2,500. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $89 (2.82%) year-over-year from $3,158 to $3,248. 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 0.00% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone up by 13.15% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone up by 0.03% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone down by 7.40% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 5.93% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Sep 2026 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
1 BR	$25.51	$1,896	$1,789 (5.96%)	$1,696 (11.78%)
2 BR	$22.49	$2,078	$2,174 (-4.43%)	$1,900 (9.35%)
3 BR	$19.56	$2,500	$2,600 (-3.85%)	$2,260 (10.64%)
4+ BR	$19.97	$3,248	$3,158 (2.82%)	$2,825 (14.96%)

Historical Rents in Towson, MD

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Top Cities Near Towson

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Top Neighborhoods Near Towson

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Top Counties Near Towson

There are a total of 2 counties located by Towson, MD. Some of these counties include Baltimore, MD and Baltimore, MD. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $2,145. 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 $1,795. Vice versa, with an average rent of $2,495, Baltimore, MD is the most expensive county by Towson, MD.

In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Towson, MD is 31.50% more expensive than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Towson, MD is 11.38% 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	$1,200	$1,200	$1,775	$1,795
Baltimore, MD	$2,198	$1,398	$2,000	$2,495

Top Zipcodes Near Towson

There are a total of 4 zipcodes in or near Towson, MD. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $1,549. 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 $1,725 per month is 21213, Baltimore, MD.

Do you need more space than that? Average rent for one bedroom rentals for the zipcodes in or near Towson, MD is $895 per month. Or in other words, $16 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $1,600 per month. Which comes out to $18 per sqft. The following table includes the top 4 zipcodes in Towson, MD. You can view the average rent breakdown for each zipcode by bedroom size.

Zipcode	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
21217, Baltimore, MD	N/A	$1,040	$1,600	$1,450
21218, Baltimore, MD	$1,425	$1,250	$1,650	$1,598
21213, Baltimore, MD	N/A	$750	$1,600	$1,725
21215, Baltimore, MD	N/A	$700	$1,450	$1,500

Frequently Asked Questions - Towson Average Rents

What is the average rent price in Towson, MD?

The average monthly rental price for Towson, MD apartments for rent is approximately $2,303. This calculation takes into consideration rental listings of varying bedroom/bathroom sizes, building types, and locations.

Do Towson, 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 Towson, MD.

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

The average monthly rental price for one bedroom apartments is $1,896 and an average price per square feet of $25.51. There are a total of 9 one bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Towson.

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

The average monthly rental price for two bedroom apartments is $2,130 and an average price per square feet of $22.49. There are a total of 12 two bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Towson.

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

Rent prices for rentals in Towson, MD can fluctuate yearly. Specifically, studio rental prices have changed by 0.66%, 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 -0.04% year-over-year.

What is a reasonable rent price in Towson, MD?

A reasonable rent price in Towson, MD is around $1,842/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.