Last updated on October 30, 2026

Average rent in
Catonsville, MD

Median rent

Median rent in Catonsville

$2,005/mo

increased by6%

vs previous year

The average rent in Catonsville is $2,005 per month as of October 2026. This is 6% above the national average rent, or $105 more per month.

$1.46

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Catonsville

28

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Catonsville rentals at each price point

80%60%40%20%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 decreased by 4% over the last month and have increased by 6% 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 $1,843, whereas a house costs $2,400. 1-bedroom apartments in Catonsville run $1,765 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,843.

Listings

Studio

$2,351

1%

31%

1 bedroom

$1,694

4%

No Change

2 bedroom

$1,846

No Change

3%

3 bedroom

$2,800

12%

19%

4 bedroom

$3,695

2%

36%

Studio

Average rent

$2,351

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

31%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,694

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

No Change

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,846

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

3%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,800

Last 30 days

12%

Last year

19%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,695

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

36%

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$2,005
increased by6%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$1,275
decreased by33%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Catonsville, MD is 57% higher than the median rent in Arbutus, MD.

Discover rentals in Catonsville, MD

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Greens at Rolling Rd

1505 N Rolling Rd, Catonsville, MD 21228

1–2 beds

1–2 baths

$838–$1,249

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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633 Plymouth Rd #1 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Catonsville

Charming 2-bedroom, 1-bath apartment

633 Plymouth Rd #1, Catonsville, MD 21229

2 beds

2 baths

$1,450

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.
639 Plymouth Rd - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Catonsville

Residential Lease, BALTIMORE, MD

639 Plymouth Rd, Catonsville, MD 21229

2 beds

1 bath

$1,500

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.
301 Westowne Rd #1 - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

Townhouse for rent in Catonsville

Residential Lease, BALTIMORE, MD

301 Westowne Rd #1, Catonsville, MD 21229

2 beds

1 bath

$1,550

Price dropped $100Fees 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 Catonsville, MD

Quick answers to common questions about the Catonsville rental market.

How much is rent in Catonsville?

The average rent in Catonsville is $2,005 per month as of October 24, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Catonsville?

Average rent prices in Catonsville have decreased by 4% over the last month and have increased by 6% since last year.

How does Catonsville rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Catonsville is 6% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $105 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 $80,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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

April offers the best rental deals in Catonsville, with rents running about 9% lower than peak August prices. December also sees less competition among renters, while May and July tend to be the most competitive months with higher demand.

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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