Average Rent in Baltimore, MD

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Current Versus Historical Baltimore, MD Rents

Baltimore rentals average $1,100 for a studio rental to $2,500 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $1,800, or roughly $2 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in March 2025, median rents have been roughly unchanged over the last year. Studio rentals prices have decreased by $62 (-4.99%) year-over-year from $1,237 to $1,175. 1-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $4 (-0.30%) year-over-year from $1,266 to $1,263. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $158 (9.79%) year-over-year from $1,617 to $1,775. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $367 (21.18%) year-over-year from $1,733 to $2,100. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $367 (17.21%) year-over-year from $2,133 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 11.10% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone down by 17.58% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone down by 9.85% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 9.61% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 6.39% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Mar 2025 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	$2.74	$1,175	$1,237 (-4.99%)	$1,427 (-17.64%)
1 BR	$1.64	$1,263	$1,266 (-0.30%)	$1,265 (-0.17%)
2 BR	$1.79	$1,775	$1,617 (9.79%)	$1,583 (12.12%)
3 BR	$1.55	$2,100	$1,733 (21.18%)	$1,567 (34.04%)
4+ BR	$1.49	$2,500	$2,133 (17.21%)	$1,922 (30.10%)

Historical Rents in Baltimore, MD

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Top Cities Near Baltimore

Let's compare Baltimore, MD's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All

Top Neighborhoods Near Baltimore

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Top Counties Near Baltimore

The average rent for rentals in these counties is $2,050. That's roughly around $2 per sqft. A total of 1 counties have a lower average rent. The county that is the most affordable is Baltimore, MD. It's average rent per month is $1,800. Vice versa, with an average rent of $2,300, Baltimore, MD is the most expensive county by Baltimore, MD.

Typically, rent for studios in Baltimore, MD is 50.00% more expensive than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Baltimore, MD is 10.00% more affordable than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Baltimore, MD is 8.77% more affordable than other counties nearby. We've listed all of these counties in the chart below.

County	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Baltimore, MD	$1,100	$1,250	$1,700	$1,800
Baltimore, MD	N/A	$1,500	$2,053	$2,300

Top Zipcodes Near Baltimore

There is one zipcode in or near Baltimore, MD. The average rent for this zipcode is $2,150.

The following chart includes the zipcode in or near 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	N/A	$1,788	$2,000	$2,150

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 $1,100 and an average price per square feet of $2.74. There are a total of 24 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 $1.64. There are a total of 98 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 $1,725 and an average price per square feet of $1.79. There are a total of 152 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 -0.05%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.00%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.10%, and three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.21% 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.