Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on September 24, 2025

Average rent in
Baltimore, MD

Last updated on September 24, 2025

Last updated on September 24, 2025

Bedroom count

Property type

As of September 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Baltimore, MD is $1,600. This is -19%, or $375, lower than the national average.

$1.64

average price per square foot

Median rent

$1,600

Flat
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

1,666

for rent on Zumper.com

As of September 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Baltimore, MD is $1,600. This is -19%, or $375, lower than the national average.

$1.64

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

4%
40%
35%
14%
7%
$0-$750$0 - $750
$751-$1,500$751 - $1,500
$1,501-$2,250$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251-$3,000$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+$3,001+

Households

52%
48%
Renter-occupied
Owner-occupied

Median rent and rent ranges are based on Zumper inventory in the last 30 days. Household data are provided by the US Census Bureau.

Rent price trends in
Baltimore, MD

Rent price trends

Rent prices for all bedroom counts and property types in Baltimore, MD have remained the same in the last month and have remained the same in the last year.

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Rent comparables in
Baltimore, MD

The monthly rent for an apartment in Baltimore, MD is $1,439. A 1-bedroom apartment in Baltimore, MD costs about $1,350 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $1,599. Houses for rent in Baltimore, MD are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $1,800.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$1,289

2%

7%

2 bedroom

$1,650

No Change

1%

3 bedroom

$1,900

No Change

2%

4 bedroom

$2,250

1%

2%

Studio

$1,100

2%

4%

Studio

Average rent

$1,100

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

4%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,289

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

7%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,650

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

1%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,900

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

2%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,250

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

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.

Compare rent prices in Baltimore, MD to other cities

Median rent prices in Baltimore, MD for all bedroom counts and property types compared to Arbutus, MD.

Baltimore

Median rent price$1,600
decreased by19%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,735
decreased by12%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Baltimore, MD is 8% lower than the median rent in Arbutus, MD.

More data insights and reports

View the National Rent Report

National Rent Report

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Average rent in
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Arbutus

$1,735

increased by9%

Last year

Catonsville

$1,954

increased by8%

Last year

Dundalk

$1,800

increased by15%

Last year

Elkridge

$2,544

increased by2%

Last year

Essex

$1,612

Flat

Last year

Glen Burnie

$2,294

increased by14%

Last year

Middle River

$1,804

increased by1%

Last year

Milford Mill

$1,489

increased by7%

Last year

Parkville

$1,950

increased by5%

Last year

Pikesville

$2,195

increased by32%

Last year

Severn

$2,000

increased by1%

Last year

Towson

$2,026

decreased by5%

Last year

Cost of living in
Baltimore, MD

The overall cost of living in Baltimore, MD is 1% higher than the national average. Explore the cost of essential expenses, then use our rent calculator to help set your budget.

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

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