Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on September 27, 2026
Average rent in
Baltimore, MD
Average rent in
Last updated on September 27, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Baltimore
$1,595/mo
vs previous year
The average rent in Baltimore is $1,595 per month as of September 2026. This is 16% below the national average rent, or $305 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Baltimore
1,888
for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Baltimore rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Baltimore, MD
Average rent prices in Baltimore have increased by 2% 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 $1,400, whereas a house costs $1,849. 1-bedroom apartments in Baltimore run $1,275 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,595.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,200 |  3% | No Change | |
1 bedroom | $1,199 | 1% |  8% | |
2 bedroom | $1,650 | 1% | No Change | |
3 bedroom | $1,900 | No Change | 2% | |
4 bedroom | $2,400 | 4% | 2% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Charles Village | $1,472 | |
Downtown Baltimore | $1,500 | |
Federal Hill Montgomery | $2,200 | |
Fells Point | $2,200 | |
Frankford | $1,310 | |
Little Italy | $2,782 | |
Mid Town Belvedere | $1,399 | |
Mount Vernon | $1,349 | |
Oldtown | $1,360 | |
Reservoir Hill | $1,550 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,400 | 1% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,950 | 1% | No Change | |
Houses | $1,849 | 1% | No Change | |
Rooms | $835 | 3% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$1,200
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
No Change
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,199
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
8%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,650
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
No Change
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,900
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
2%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,400
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
2%
Downtown Baltimore
Average rent
$1,500
Little Italy
Average rent
$2,782
Mid Town Belvedere
Average rent
$1,399
Mount Vernon
Average rent
$1,349
Oldtown
Average rent
$1,360
Fells Point
Average rent
$2,200
Reservoir Hill
Average rent
$1,550
Frankford
Average rent
$1,310
Charles Village
Average rent
$1,472
Federal Hill Montgomery
Average rent
$2,200
Apartments
Average rent
$1,400
Last 30 days
1%
Condos
Average rent
$1,950
Last 30 days
1%
Houses
Average rent
$1,849
Last 30 days
1%
Rooms
Average rent
$835
Last 30 days
3%
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
16%lower than the national median
37%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Baltimore, MD is 33% higher than the median rent in Arbutus, MD.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$1,200
16%$1,950
1%$1,835
$3,050
24%$1,800
16%$2,000
3%$2,095
11%$1,622
6%$1,900
1%$2,029
4%$2,800
20%$2,235
6%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 | 4% higher |
| Health | No difference |
| Housing | 12% lower |
| Transportation | 1% lower |
| Utilities | 18% higher |
Discover rentals in Baltimore, MD
1d ago
1920 Harlem Ave, Baltimore, MD 21217
1 bed
0 baths
$500
Apartment for rent
1d ago
3806 Harlem Ave, Baltimore, MD 21229
1 bed
0–1 bath
$500–$750
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
615 North Clinton Street, Baltimore, MD 21205
1 bed
0–1 bath
$500–$800
Apartment for rent
Available Sep 25
2d ago
Verified
2936 Mosher Street, Baltimore, MD 21216
1 bed
0–1 bath
$500–$900
Apartment for rent
Available Sep 25
3d ago
SBIC - West Federal Hill house for rent in Baltimore
1732 Clarkson St #NA, Baltimore, MD 21230
2 beds
1.5 baths
$25,600
House for rent
Available Sep 7
2d ago
Little Italy house for rent in Baltimore
300 International Dr #2003, Baltimore, MD 21202
2 beds
2 baths
$10,500
House for rent
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
18h ago
Verified
555 President St, Baltimore, MD 21202
Studio–3 beds
1–4 baths
$1,851–$4,291
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
610 Pennsylvania Ave, Baltimore, MD 21201
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,020–$1,365
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
1111 Light St, Baltimore, MD 21230
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,962–$3,497
Price drop
Apartment for rent
Available May 12
10h ago
Verified
3700 Toone St, Baltimore, MD 21224
1–2 beds
1–3 baths
$1,831–$4,425
Price drop
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
4412 Laplata Ave, Baltimore, MD 21211
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,305–$2,154
Apartment for rent
7h ago
Verified
1118 Cherry Hill Rd, Baltimore, MD 21225
2–3 beds
1 bath
$776–$895
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
1040 E 33rd St, Baltimore, MD 21218
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,068–$1,297
Apartment for rent
4d 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
1–4 beds
1–2 baths
$1,753
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
610 Pennsylvania Ave, Baltimore, MD 21201
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,020–$1,365
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
1111 Light St, Baltimore, MD 21230
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,649–$3,497
Price drop
Apartment for rent
Available Nov 14
15h ago
Verified
3700 Toone St, Baltimore, MD 21224
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,831–$4,162
Price drop
Apartment for rent
1d ago
1920 Harlem Ave, Baltimore, MD 21217
1 bed
0 baths
$500
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 $1,595 per month as of September 26, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Baltimore?
Average rent prices in Baltimore have increased by 2% 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 16% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $305 less per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Baltimore?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Baltimore are Frankford ($1,310/mo), Mount Vernon ($1,349/mo), and Oldtown ($1,360/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?
May offers the lowest rents in Baltimore, while December represents the least competitive period with lower overall demand. March sees the highest competition with stronger demand relative to available inventory.
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).