Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on May 14, 2026
Average rent in
Baltimore, MD
Average rent in
Last updated on May 14, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
Where Baltimore rent stands today
Baltimore, MD rent is essentially flat year over year, with a current median of $1,600/month. Renters are paying roughly the same as last year, with a month-to-month change also showing stability in the market.
Compared to national trends
Baltimore sits 17.9% more affordable than the $1,950/month national median, offering a more accessible rental market with 1,860 total rentals across the city.
Price ranges
Studios and 1-bedrooms in Baltimore run around $1,200/month, 2-bedrooms around $1,650/month, and 4+ bedrooms reach $2,300/month. Houses rent for a median of $1,850/month while apartments are lower at $1,450/month, reflecting distinct price tiers for different property types.
Neighborhood spotlight
Inner Harbor rents fell 60.0% year over year to $2,200/month, Homeland dropped 55.5% to $1,779/month, and Rosebank declined 54.3% to $1,510/month. These steep local declines contrast with the citywide flat trend and show significant variation within Baltimore.
Median rent
Median rent in Baltimore
$1,600/mo
vs previous year
The average rent in Baltimore is $1,600 per month as of May 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
1,860
for rent on Zumper.com as of May 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Baltimore rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Baltimore, MD
Average rent prices in Baltimore have remained the same over the last month and have remained the same 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 $1,449, whereas a house costs $1,850. 1-bedroom apartments in Baltimore run $1,295 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,589.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,200 |  2% |  6% | |
1 bedroom | $1,200 | 1% | 7% | |
2 bedroom | $1,650 | No Change | No Change | |
3 bedroom | $1,950 | 1% | 3% | |
4 bedroom | $2,300 | 2% | 2% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Charles Village | $1,249 | |
Downtown Baltimore | $1,500 | |
Fells Point | $2,300 | |
Hampden | $2,500 | |
Little Italy | $2,523 | |
Mid Town Belvedere | $1,550 | |
Mount Vernon | $1,283 | |
Oldtown | $1,550 | |
Reservoir Hill | $1,400 | |
Tuscany Cantebury | $1,925 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,449 | No Change | No Change | |
Condos | $1,753 | No Change | No Change | |
Houses | $1,850 | No Change | No Change | |
Rooms | $792 | 2% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$1,200
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
6%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,200
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
7%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,650
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
No Change
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,950
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
3%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,300
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
2%
Downtown Baltimore
Average rent
$1,500
Little Italy
Average rent
$2,523
Oldtown
Average rent
$1,550
Mid Town Belvedere
Average rent
$1,550
Mount Vernon
Average rent
$1,283
Charles Village
Average rent
$1,249
Fells Point
Average rent
$2,300
Reservoir Hill
Average rent
$1,400
Tuscany Cantebury
Average rent
$1,925
Hampden
Average rent
$2,500
Apartments
Average rent
$1,449
Last 30 days
No Change
Condos
Average rent
$1,753
Last 30 days
No Change
Houses
Average rent
$1,850
Last 30 days
No Change
Rooms
Average rent
$792
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
8%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Baltimore, MD is 11% lower than the median rent in Arbutus, MD.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$1,800
5%$1,953
1%$1,795
6%$3,000
14%$2,095
11%$2,159
1%$2,197
11%$1,844
23%$1,812
4%$1,829
7%$2,750
16%$2,160
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 | 6% lower |
| Housing | 13% lower |
| Transportation | 4% higher |
| Utilities | 11% higher |
Discover rentals in Baltimore, MD
5d+ ago
Hollins Park townhouse for rent in Baltimore
843 Hollins St, Baltimore, MD 21201
1 bed
1 bath
$475
House for rent
Available Oct 1
5d+ ago
Mount Vernon condo for rent in Baltimore
Studio
0 baths
$500
Condo for rent
Available Jan 10
5d+ ago
Verified
1 bed
1 bath
$500
House for rent
Available Jan 5
5d+ ago
Walbrook house for rent in Baltimore
3121 Windsor Ave, Baltimore, MD 21216
1 bed
1 bath
$535
House for rent
Available Jun 1
13h ago
Verified
1 bed
1 bath
$21,840
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Little Italy condo for rent in Baltimore
300 International Dr #2301, Baltimore, MD 21202
2 beds
2.5 baths
$16,750
Condo for rent
5d+ ago
Inner Harbor townhouse for rent in Baltimore
621 Ponte Villas N #161, Baltimore, MD 21230
4 beds
3.5 baths
$11,000
House for rent
14h ago
Verified
555 President St, Baltimore, MD 21202
Studio–3 beds
1–4 baths
$2,420–$4,505
Apartment for rent
1d 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
$975–$1,365
Apartment for rent
2h ago
Verified
1111 Light St, Baltimore, MD 21230
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,975–$2,825
Apartment for rent
Available Jan 5
9m ago
Verified
3700 Toone St, Baltimore, MD 21224
1–2 beds
1–3 baths
$1,679–$5,690
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
906 N Caroline St, Baltimore, MD 21205
1–4 beds
1 bath
$880–$1,380
Price drop
Apartment for rent
9m 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
1d ago
Verified
906 N Caroline St, Baltimore, MD 21205
2–4 beds
1 bath
$980–$1,380
Price drop
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
610 Pennsylvania Ave, Baltimore, MD 21201
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$975–$1,365
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
4412 Laplata Ave, Baltimore, MD 21211
1 bed
1 bath
Call for price
Price drop
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
20 E Franklin St, Baltimore, MD 21202
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,500–$1,550
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 $1,600 per month as of May 14, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Baltimore?
Average rent prices in Baltimore have remained the same over the last month and have remained the same 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 Charles Village ($1,249/mo), Mount Vernon ($1,283/mo), and Reservoir Hill ($1,400/mo).
What salary do I need to afford rent in Baltimore?
To comfortably afford rent in Baltimore, you'd need to earn approximately $64,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Baltimore?
Baltimore's 2025 rental market shows one-bedroom apartments averaging around $1,300 per month, while two-bedroom units rent for around $1,700 monthly. These figures reflect the current pricing across Maryland's largest city for these popular apartment sizes.
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).