Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on August 13, 2026
Average rent in
Baltimore, MD
Average rent in
Last updated on August 13, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
Where Baltimore rent stands today
Baltimore, MD rent slipped 1.5% year over year, with a current median of $1,575/month. Renters today are paying $62 less per month on average than last year.
Compared to national trends
Baltimore sits 18.2% more affordable than the $1,925/month national median, offering a more accessible rental market for renters compared to many other metros.
Price ranges
Studios in Baltimore run around $1,195/month, 1-bedrooms around $1,150/month, 2-bedrooms around $1,640/month, 3-bedrooms around $1,900/month, and 4+ bedrooms around $2,400/month.
Neighborhood spotlight
Beechfield rents fell 54.6% year over year to $1,203/month across 16 rentals, and Inner Harbor rents dropped 53.7% to $2,200/month with 24 rentals. These steep declines contrast with the citywide 1.5% cooldown.
Median rent
Median rent in Baltimore
$1,575/mo
1%vs previous year
The average rent in Baltimore is $1,575 per month as of August 2026. This is 18% below the national average rent, or $350 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Baltimore
1,754
for rent on Zumper.com as of August 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Baltimore rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Baltimore, MD
Average rent prices in Baltimore have decreased by 1% over the last month and have decreased by 2% since last year.
Rent trends
Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.
Compare rent prices in
Baltimore, MD
Rent prices in Baltimore vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Baltimore is $1,395, whereas a house costs $1,850. 1-bedroom apartments in Baltimore run $1,250 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,550.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,195 | 2% |  1% | |
1 bedroom | $1,150 | 1% | 7% | |
2 bedroom | $1,640 | 1% | 2% | |
3 bedroom | $1,900 | No Change | No Change | |
4 bedroom | $2,400 | 3% | 4% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Charles Village | $1,332 | |
Downtown Baltimore | $1,500 | |
Federal Hill Montgomery | $2,152 | |
Fells Point | $2,294 | |
Little Italy | $2,770 | |
Mid Town Belvedere | $1,395 | |
Mount Vernon | $1,292 | |
Oldtown | $1,550 | |
Reservoir Hill | $1,397 | |
Washington Village | $1,577 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,395 | 1% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,950 | 4% | No Change | |
Houses | $1,850 | No Change | No Change | |
Rooms | $831 | 2% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$1,195
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
1%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,150
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
7%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,640
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
2%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,900
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
No Change
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,400
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
4%
Downtown Baltimore
Average rent
$1,500
Little Italy
Average rent
$2,770
Oldtown
Average rent
$1,550
Mid Town Belvedere
Average rent
$1,395
Mount Vernon
Average rent
$1,292
Reservoir Hill
Average rent
$1,397
Fells Point
Average rent
$2,294
Federal Hill Montgomery
Average rent
$2,152
Charles Village
Average rent
$1,332
Washington Village
Average rent
$1,577
Apartments
Average rent
$1,395
Last 30 days
1%
Condos
Average rent
$1,950
Last 30 days
4%
Houses
Average rent
$1,850
Last 30 days
No Change
Rooms
Average rent
$831
Last 30 days
2%
The table above reflects average rent prices in Baltimore, MD, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.
How does rent in Baltimore, MD compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Baltimore and Arbutus by all bedroom counts and property types.
Baltimore
18%lower than the national median
19%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Baltimore, MD is equal to the median rent in Arbutus, MD.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$1,567
7%$1,919
3%$1,800
4%$3,000
15%$1,900
15%$2,059
8%$2,095
10%$1,724
17%$1,825
9%$1,900
3%$2,825
9%$2,200
7%Cost of living in Baltimore, MD
Explore the cost of essential expenses, and then use our rent calculator to find out how much rent you can afford.
Expenses accrued by most renters | Average cost compared to national average |
|---|---|
| Goods & Services | 8% higher |
| Groceries | 3% higher |
| Health | 3% lower |
| Housing | 13% lower |
| Transportation | No difference |
| Utilities | 18% higher |
Discover rentals in Baltimore, MD
23h ago
Verified
3010 Virginia Avenue, Baltimore, MD 21215
4 beds
2 baths
$500–$850
Apartment for rent
Available Aug 6
1d ago
Verified
4803 Tamarind Rd, Baltimore, MD 21209
1 bed
1 bath
$539–$1,199
Apartment for rent
31m ago
Verified
823 North Woodington Road, Baltimore, MD 21229
1 bed
1 bath
$550
Price drop
Apartment for rent
Available Aug 14
32m ago
Verified
1 bed
1 bath
$550
House for rent
Available Aug 14
5d+ ago
Inner Harbor townhouse for rent in Baltimore
621 Ponte Villas N #161, Baltimore, MD 21230
4 beds
3.5 baths
$10,000
House for rent
5d+ ago
Little Italy apartment for rent in Baltimore
300 International Dr #2303, Baltimore, MD 21202
2 beds
2 baths
$9,750
Apartment for rent
9h ago
Verified
555 President St, Baltimore, MD 21202
Studio–3 beds
1–4 baths
$1,900–$4,366
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Inner Harbor condo for rent in Baltimore
921 Valencia Ct #120, Baltimore, MD 21230
4 beds
3.5 baths
$8,500
Condo for rent
20h ago
Verified
300 West Redwood Street, Baltimore, MD 21201
Studio–1 bed
0–1 bath
$1,500–$2,300
Apartment for rent
Available Jan 31
2d ago
Verified
610 Pennsylvania Ave, Baltimore, MD 21201
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,020–$1,120
Apartment for rent
2m ago
Verified
1111 Light St, Baltimore, MD 21230
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,998–$3,709
Apartment for rent
Available Jan 5
9h ago
Verified
3700 Toone St, Baltimore, MD 21224
1–2 beds
1–3 baths
$1,932–$5,213
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
906 N Caroline St, Baltimore, MD 21205
1–4 beds
1–2 baths
$1,040–$2,590
Apartment for rent
4h ago
Verified
1040 E 33rd St, Baltimore, MD 21218
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,068–$1,525
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
4300 Frederick Ave, Baltimore, MD 21229
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$604–$1,268
Apartment for rent
20h ago
Verified
300 West Redwood Street, Baltimore, MD 21201
Studio–1 bed
0–1 bath
$1,500–$2,300
Apartment for rent
Available Jan 31
1d ago
Verified
906 N Caroline St, Baltimore, MD 21205
2 beds
1 bath
Call for price
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
610 Pennsylvania Ave, Baltimore, MD 21201
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,020–$1,120
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
20 E Franklin St, Baltimore, MD 21202
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,550
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
2636 W North Ave, Baltimore, MD 21216
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$799–$1,475
Apartment for rent
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Frequently asked questions for Baltimore, MD
Quick answers to common questions about the Baltimore rental market.
How much is rent in Baltimore?
The average rent in Baltimore is $1,575 per month as of August 8, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Baltimore?
Average rent prices in Baltimore have decreased by 1% over the last month and have decreased by 2% since last year.
How does Baltimore rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Baltimore is 18% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $350 less per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Baltimore?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Baltimore are Mount Vernon ($1,292/mo), Charles Village ($1,332/mo), and Mid Town Belvedere ($1,395/mo).
What salary do I need to afford rent in Baltimore?
To comfortably afford rent in Baltimore, you'd need to earn approximately $63,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Baltimore?
Based on Zumper's July 2026 data, one-bedroom apartments in Baltimore average around $1,280/month and two-bedrooms approximately $1,640/month.
Methodology
Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.
Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).