Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on November 11, 2026
Average rent in
Baltimore, MD
Average rent in
Last updated on November 11, 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 $1,595/month. Month over month, rent softened by 0.9%, with renters paying roughly the same as last year on average.
Compared to national trends
Baltimore sits 16.1% more affordable than the $1,900/month national median, offering a mid-tier market with 1,862 total rentals available across the city.
Rent ranges by bedroom
Studios in Baltimore rent for $1,269/month, 1-bedrooms for $1,200/month, 2-bedrooms for $1,675/month, 3-bedrooms for $1,900/month, and 4+ bedrooms for $2,350/month. These figures reflect the range renters can expect by bedroom count.
Neighborhood spotlight
The Inner Harbor neighborhood saw rents decline by 56.3% year over year, falling to $2,241/month. This contrasts with the citywide trend of essentially flat rents in Baltimore, MD.
Median rent
Median rent in Baltimore
$1,595/mo
vs previous year
The average rent in Baltimore is $1,595 per month as of November 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
1,862
for rent on Zumper.com as of November 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 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 $1,850. 1-bedroom apartments in Baltimore run $1,291 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,565.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,269 | No Change |  8% | |
1 bedroom | $1,200 | 3% |  5% | |
2 bedroom | $1,675 | No Change | 5% | |
3 bedroom | $1,900 | No Change | No Change | |
4 bedroom | $2,350 | 2% | 2% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Charles Village | $1,300 | |
Downtown Baltimore | $1,484 | |
Federal Hill Montgomery | $2,290 | |
Fells Point | $2,074 | |
Frankford | $1,320 | |
Hampden | $2,508 | |
Little Italy | $2,760 | |
Mid Town Belvedere | $1,382 | |
Mount Vernon | $1,332 | |
Oldtown | $1,350 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,400 | 1% | 3% | |
Condos | $1,885 | 5% | 1% | |
Houses | $1,850 | No Change | 3% | |
Rooms | $820 | 1% | 2% |
Studio
Average rent
$1,269
Last year
8%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,200
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
5%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,675
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
5%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,900
Last year
No Change
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,350
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
2%
Downtown Baltimore
Average rent
$1,484
Little Italy
Average rent
$2,760
Fells Point
Average rent
$2,074
Mid Town Belvedere
Average rent
$1,382
Mount Vernon
Average rent
$1,332
Oldtown
Average rent
$1,350
Charles Village
Average rent
$1,300
Federal Hill Montgomery
Average rent
$2,290
Hampden
Average rent
$2,508
Frankford
Average rent
$1,320
Apartments
Average rent
$1,400
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
3%
Condos
Average rent
$1,885
Last 30 days
5%
Last year
1%
Houses
Average rent
$1,850
Last year
3%
Rooms
Average rent
$820
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.
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
17%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Baltimore, MD is 2% higher than the median rent in Arbutus, MD.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$1,569
9%$2,003
5%$1,840
2%$2,900
7%$2,000
11%$2,289
4%$2,095
3%$1,631
2%$1,799
5%$2,003
10%$2,650
4%$2,237
3%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
5d+ ago
McElderry Park apartment for rent in Baltimore
428 N Lakewood Ave #2, Baltimore, MD 21224
1 bed
1 bath
$450
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
Available Jun 1
14h ago
100 N Hilton St, Baltimore, MD 21229
1 bed
1 bath
$500
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
Available Oct 21
1d ago
Upton house for rent in Baltimore
1607 Division St, Baltimore, MD 21217
4 beds
2 baths
$500
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
Available Nov 9
5d+ ago
Verified
615 North Clinton Street, Baltimore, MD 21205
1 bed
0–1 bath
$500–$800
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
Available Sep 25
5d+ ago
Little Italy house for rent in Baltimore
300 International Dr #2003, Baltimore, MD 21202
2 beds
2 baths
$10,500
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.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
$9,500
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
2h ago
Verified
555 President St, Baltimore, MD 21202
Studio–3 beds
1–4 baths
$1,960–$4,341
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Inner Harbor condo for rent in Baltimore
921 Valencia Ct #120, Baltimore, MD 21230
4 beds
3.5 baths
$7,500
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Condo for rent
3h ago
Verified
1111 Light St, Baltimore, MD 21230
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,915–$3,285
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
Available May 12
2h ago
Verified
20 E Franklin St, Baltimore, MD 21202
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,500
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
7h ago
Verified
3700 Toone St, Baltimore, MD 21224
1–2 beds
1–3 baths
$1,860–$5,000
Total Monthly Price. The price shown reflects a 14-month lease and includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
2636 W North Ave, Baltimore, MD 21216
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,213–$1,475
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
7h ago
Verified
3700 Toone St, Baltimore, MD 21224
1–2 beds
1–3 baths
$1,860–$5,000
Total Monthly Price. The price shown reflects a 14-month lease and includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
5430 Park Heights Ave, Baltimore, MD 21215
1 bed
1 bath
$579
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
4300 Frederick Ave, Baltimore, MD 21229
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$604–$1,268
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
1118 Cherry Hill Rd, Baltimore, MD 21225
2–3 beds
1 bath
$776–$895
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
7h ago
Verified
906 N Caroline St, Baltimore, MD 21205
3 beds
1 bath
$1,180
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
2h ago
Verified
20 E Franklin St, Baltimore, MD 21202
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,500
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
2636 W North Ave, Baltimore, MD 21216
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,213–$1,475
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
4301 Park Heights Avenue, Baltimore, MD 21215
3 beds
2 baths
$1,710
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.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 November 7, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Baltimore?
Average rent prices in Baltimore have decreased by 1% 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 Charles Village ($1,300/mo), Frankford ($1,320/mo), and Mount Vernon ($1,332/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).