Last updated on July 31, 2026

Average rent in
Catonsville, MD

Median rent

Median rent in Catonsville

$1,962/mo

increased by4%

vs previous year

The average rent in Catonsville is $1,962 per month as of July 2026. This is 2% above the national average rent, or $32 more per month.

$1.51

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Catonsville

27

for rent on Zumper.com as of July 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Catonsville rentals at each price point

75%56%38%19%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in Catonsville, MD

Average rent prices in Catonsville have increased by 1% over the last month and have increased by 4% 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 Catonsville, MD

Rent prices in Catonsville vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Catonsville is $1,850, whereas a house costs $2,475. 1-bedroom apartments in Catonsville run $1,829 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,799.

Listings

Studio

$2,057

6%

8%

1 bedroom

$1,737

No Change

20%

2 bedroom

$1,789

2%

No Change

3 bedroom

$2,474

6%

No Change

4 bedroom

$3,400

9%

28%

Studio

Average rent

$2,057

Last 30 days

6%

Last year

8%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,737

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

20%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,789

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

No Change

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,474

Last 30 days

6%

Last year

No Change

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,400

Last 30 days

9%

Last year

28%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Catonsville, 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 Catonsville, MD compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in Catonsville and Arbutus by all bedroom counts and property types.

Catonsville

Median rent price$1,962
increased by2%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$1,699
decreased by12%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Catonsville, MD is 16% higher than the median rent in Arbutus, MD.

Discover rentals in Catonsville, MD

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11h ago

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Greens at Rolling Rd

1505 N Rolling Rd, Catonsville, MD 21228

2 beds

2 baths

$974

Apartment for rent

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5d+ ago

8.6

Very good

FR13

6213 Frederick Rd, Catonsville, MD 21228

2 beds

1 bath

$1,550

Apartment for rent

10 3 Willow Ct - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Catonsville

2 beds

1 bath

$1,550

House for rent

Available Aug 1

Catons Villas South Townhomes - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

9.1

Excellent

Catons Villas South Townhomes

100 Sherring Ct, Catonsville, MD 21228

2 beds

1 bath

$1,700

Apartment for rent

Available Jul 31

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Frequently asked questions for Catonsville, MD

Quick answers to common questions about the Catonsville rental market.

How much is rent in Catonsville?

The average rent in Catonsville is $1,962 per month as of July 25, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Catonsville?

Average rent prices in Catonsville have increased by 1% over the last month and have increased by 4% since last year.

How does Catonsville rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Catonsville is 2% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $32 more per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Catonsville?

To comfortably afford rent in Catonsville, you'd need to earn approximately $79,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

When is the best time of year to rent in Catonsville?

Based on Zumper's July 2026 data, one-bedroom apartments in Catonsville average around $1,680/month and two-bedrooms approximately $1,830/month.

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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