Last updated on October 8, 2026

Average rent in
Middle River, Middle River, MD

Median rent

Median rent in Middle River

$1,972/mo

increased by7%

vs previous year

The average rent in Middle River is $1,972 per month as of October 2026. This is 4% above the national average rent, or $72 more per month.

$1.55

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Middle River

20

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Middle River rentals at each price point

90%68%45%23%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in Middle River, Middle River, MD

Average rent prices in Middle River have decreased by 3% over the last month and have increased by 7% 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 Middle River, Middle River, MD

Rent prices in Middle River vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Middle River is $1,375, whereas a house costs $2,100. 1-bedroom apartments in Middle River run $1,230 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,649.

Listings

Studio

$1,042

-

-

1 bedroom

$1,265

8%

14%

2 bedroom

$1,562

10%

3%

3 bedroom

$2,050

2%

3%

4 bedroom

$2,650

7%

8%

Studio

Average rent

$1,042

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,265

Last 30 days

8%

Last year

14%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,562

Last 30 days

10%

Last year

3%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,050

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

3%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,650

Last 30 days

7%

Last year

8%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Middle River, Middle River, 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 Middle River, Middle River, MD compare to other neighborhoods?

Compare median rent prices in Middle River and Frankford by all bedroom counts and property types.

Middle River

Median rent price$1,972
increased by4%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$1,320
decreased by31%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Middle River, Middle River, MD is 49% higher than the median rent in Frankford, Baltimore, MD.

Average rent in nearby neighborhoods

Explore rent trends in neighboring markets

Frankford

$1,320

decreased by12%
Last year
Carney

$1,890

increased by5%
Last year
Dundalk

$1,850

decreased by3%
Last year
Essex

$1,797

increased by10%
Last year
Parkville

$1,925

decreased by1%
Last year
Rossville

$1,882

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Discover rentals in Middle River, Middle River, MD

146 Riverthorn Rd - Photo 1 of 1

5h ago

Townhouse for rent in Middle River

146 Riverthorn Rd, Middle River, MD 21220

3 beds

1 bath

$1,595

Price dropped $150Fees 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.
2136 Redthorn Rd - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Townhouse for rent in Middle River

Residential Lease, BALTIMORE, MD

2136 Redthorn Rd, Middle River, MD 21220

3 beds

2 baths

$1,700

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.
2230 Coralthorn Rd - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

House for rent in Middle River

2230 Coralthorn Rd, Middle River, MD 21220

3 beds

1 bath

$1,895

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.
2245 Graythorn Rd - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Townhouse for rent in Middle River

BALTIMORE, MD

2245 Graythorn Rd, Middle River, MD 21220

3 beds

1.5 baths

$1,900

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 Middle River, Middle River, MD

Quick answers to common questions about the Middle River rental market.

How much is rent in Middle River?

The average rent in Middle River is $1,972 per month as of October 3, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Middle River?

Average rent prices in Middle River have decreased by 3% over the last month and have increased by 7% since last year.

How does Middle River rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Middle River is 4% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $72 more per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Middle River?

To comfortably afford rent in Middle River, you'd need to earn approximately $79,000/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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146 Riverthorn Rd, Middle River, MD 21220, USA
2136 Redthorn Rd, Middle River, MD 21220, USA
2229 Graythorn Rd, Middle River, MD 21220, USA
2229 Redthorn Rd, Middle River, MD 21220, USA
9829 Biggs Rd, Middle River, MD 21220, USA
9899 Decatur Rd, Baltimore, MD 21220, USA
1510 Dornton Ave, Middle River, MD 21220, USA
710 Kingston Rd, Middle River, MD 21220, USA
2111 Redthorn Rd, Middle River, MD 21220, USA
2162 Firethorn Rd, Middle River, MD 21220, USA
2245 Graythorn Rd, Middle River, MD 21220, USA
2167 Graythorn Rd, Middle River, MD 21220, USA
2138 Firethorn Rd, Middle River, MD 21220, USA
148 Riverthorn Rd, Middle River, MD 21220, USA
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