Last updated on October 9, 2026

Average rent in
Idlewood, Baltimore, MD

Median rent

Median rent in Idlewood

$1,390/mo

decreased by31%

vs previous year

The average rent in Idlewood is $1,390 per month as of October 2026. This is 27% below the national average rent, or $510 less per month.

$1.50

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Idlewood

15

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Idlewood rentals at each price point

50%38%25%13%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in Idlewood, Baltimore, MD

Average rent prices in Idlewood have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 31% 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 Idlewood, Baltimore, MD

Rent prices in Idlewood vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Idlewood is $1,400, whereas a house costs $2,250. 1-bedroom apartments in Idlewood run $1,149 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,316.

Listings

1 bedroom

$1,142

8%

-

2 bedroom

$1,429

No Change

-

3 bedroom

$2,100

1%

10%

4 bedroom

$2,800

No Change

17%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,142

Last 30 days

8%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,429

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,100

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

10%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,800

Last year

17%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Idlewood, 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 Idlewood, Baltimore, MD compare to other neighborhoods?

Compare median rent prices in Idlewood and Cameron Village by all bedroom counts and property types.

Idlewood

Median rent price$1,390
decreased by27%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,517
decreased by20%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

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

Discover rentals in Idlewood, Baltimore, MD

1260 Cedarcroft Rd - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Idlewood townhouse for rent in Baltimore

BALTIMORE, MD

1260 Cedarcroft Rd, Baltimore, MD 21239

3 beds

1.5 baths

$2,100

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.
1230 Gittings Ave - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

Idlewood townhouse for rent in Baltimore

1230 Gittings Ave.

1230 Gittings Ave, Baltimore, MD 21239

3 beds

2 baths

$2,350

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.
1299 Gittings Ave - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Idlewood townhouse for rent in Baltimore

3 bedrooms in 21239

1299 Gittings Ave, Baltimore, MD 21239

3 beds

1.5 baths

$2,500

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.
1399 Gittings Ave - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Idlewood townhouse for rent in Baltimore

4 Bedrooms 2 Bathrooms, 21239

1399 Gittings Ave, Baltimore, MD 21239

4 beds

2 baths

$2,800

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.

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Frequently asked questions for Idlewood, Baltimore, MD

Quick answers to common questions about the Idlewood rental market.

How much is rent in Idlewood?

The average rent in Idlewood is $1,390 per month as of October 3, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Idlewood?

Average rent prices in Idlewood have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 31% since last year.

How does Idlewood rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Idlewood is 27% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $510 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Idlewood?

To comfortably afford rent in Idlewood, you'd need to earn approximately $56,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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).

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