Last updated on May 15, 2026

Average rent in
Idlewood, Baltimore, MD

Median rent

Median rent in Idlewood

$2,100/mo

increased by17%

vs previous year

The average rent in Idlewood is $2,100 per month as of May 2026. This is 8% above the national average rent, or $150 more per month.

$1.46

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Idlewood

15

for rent on Zumper.com as of May 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Idlewood rentals at each price point

30%23%15%8%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 increased by 10% over the last month and have increased by 17% 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 $1,390, whereas a house costs $2,000. 1-bedroom apartments in Idlewood run $1,055 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,450.

Listings

1 bedroom

$1,163

24%

-

2 bedroom

$1,360

No Change

21%

3 bedroom

$2,125

1%

32%

4 bedroom

$2,350

37%

7%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,163

Last 30 days

24%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,360

Last year

21%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,125

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

32%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,350

Last 30 days

37%

Last year

7%

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$2,100
increased by8%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$1,370
decreased by30%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Idlewood, Baltimore, MD is 53% higher than the median rent in Cameron Village, Baltimore, MD.

Discover rentals in Idlewood, Baltimore, MD

1408 Cedarcroft Rd - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Idlewood townhouse for rent in Baltimore

3 beds

2 baths

$1,895

House for rent

1444 Meridene Dr - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Idlewood townhouse for rent in Baltimore

3 beds

1.5 baths

$2,200

$1,950

Price drop

House for rent

Available Apr 7

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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 $2,100 per month as of May 9, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Idlewood?

Average rent prices in Idlewood have increased by 10% over the last month and have increased by 17% since last year.

How does Idlewood rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Idlewood is 8% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $150 more per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Idlewood?

To comfortably afford rent in Idlewood, you'd need to earn approximately $84,000/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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