Last updated on September 7, 2026

Average rent in
Johnson Square, Baltimore, MD

Median rent

Median rent in Johnson Square

$1,395/mo

decreased by20%

vs previous year

The average rent in Johnson Square is $1,395 per month as of September 2026. This is 27% below the national average rent, or $505 less per month.

$1.78

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Johnson Square

27

for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Johnson Square rentals at each price point

60%45%30%15%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in Johnson Square, Baltimore, MD

Average rent prices in Johnson Square have increased by 9% over the last month and have decreased by 20% 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 Johnson Square, Baltimore, MD

Rent prices in Johnson Square vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Johnson Square is $1,300, whereas a house costs $2,095. 1-bedroom apartments in Johnson Square run $1,400 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,495.

Listings

Studio

$1,000

-

-

1 bedroom

$1,272

No Change

-

2 bedroom

$1,875

No Change

5%

3 bedroom

$2,650

6%

82%

4 bedroom

$3,850

No Change

120%

Studio

Average rent

$1,000

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,272

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,875

Last year

5%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,650

Last 30 days

6%

Last year

82%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,850

Last year

120%

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

Compare median rent prices in Johnson Square and Madison Park by all bedroom counts and property types.

Johnson Square

Median rent price$1,395
decreased by27%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,399
decreased by26%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Johnson Square, Baltimore, MD is equal to the median rent in Madison Park, Baltimore, MD.

Discover rentals in Johnson Square, Baltimore, MD

1008 E Chase St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Johnson Square townhouse for rent in Baltimore

House for rent

814 Showell Ct - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Johnson Square townhouse for rent in Baltimore

Residential Lease, BALTIMORE, MD

814 Showell Ct, Baltimore, MD 21202

3 beds

1 bath

$1,750

House for rent

1032 Valley St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Johnson Square townhouse for rent in Baltimore

Residential Lease, BALTIMORE, MD

1032 Valley St, Baltimore, MD 21202

4 beds

2 baths

$2,150

House for rent

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Frequently asked questions for Johnson Square, Baltimore, MD

Quick answers to common questions about the Johnson Square rental market.

How much is rent in Johnson Square?

The average rent in Johnson Square is $1,395 per month as of September 5, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Johnson Square?

Average rent prices in Johnson Square have increased by 9% over the last month and have decreased by 20% since last year.

How does Johnson Square rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Johnson Square is 27% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $505 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Johnson Square?

To comfortably afford rent in Johnson Square, 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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