Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on September 3, 2026
Average rent in
Towson, MD
Average rent in
Last updated on September 3, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Towson
$2,225/mo
9%vs previous year
The average rent in Towson is $2,225 per month as of August 2026. This is 16% above the national average rent, or $315 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Towson
43
for rent on Zumper.com as of August 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Towson rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Towson, MD
Average rent prices in Towson have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 9% 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
Towson, MD
Rent prices in Towson vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Towson is $2,106, whereas a house costs $2,500. 1-bedroom apartments in Towson run $1,975 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,405.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,780 | 6% | 24% | |
1 bedroom | $1,950 | 2% | 5% | |
2 bedroom | $2,395 | 1% | 9% | |
3 bedroom | $2,725 |  5% | 3% | |
4 bedroom | $3,000 | 3% | 1% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Anneslie | $1,725 | |
Idlewydle | $1,900 | |
Rodgers Forge | $2,037 | |
Ruxton | $1,700 | |
Southland Hills | $1,999 | |
Stoneleigh | $2,013 | |
Towson Manor Village | $2,295 | |
West Towson | $2,013 | |
Wiltondale | $2,139 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $2,106 | No Change | No Change | |
Condos | $1,600 | 9% | No Change | |
Houses | $2,500 | 2% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$1,780
Last 30 days
6%
Last year
24%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,950
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
5%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,395
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
9%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,725
Last 30 days
5%
Last year
3%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$3,000
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
1%
Southland Hills
Average rent
$1,999
West Towson
Average rent
$2,013
Ruxton
Average rent
$1,700
Rodgers Forge
Average rent
$2,037
Towson Manor Village
Average rent
$2,295
Idlewydle
Average rent
$1,900
Wiltondale
Average rent
$2,139
Anneslie
Average rent
$1,725
Stoneleigh
Average rent
$2,013
Apartments
Average rent
$2,106
Last 30 days
No Change
Condos
Average rent
$1,600
Last 30 days
9%
Houses
Average rent
$2,500
Last 30 days
2%
The table above reflects average rent prices in Towson, 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 Towson, MD compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Towson and Arbutus by all bedroom counts and property types.
Towson
16%higher than the national median
32%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Towson, MD is 71% higher than the median rent in Arbutus, MD.
Average rent in nearby cities
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$1,300
20%$1,550
4%$1,919
3%$1,850
1%$3,000
15%$1,795
8%$2,000
9%$2,095
13%$2,284
6%$1,937
1%$1,940
8%$2,800
16%Discover rentals in Towson, MD
8h ago
736 Camberley Cir, Towson, MD 21204
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,118–$2,732
Apartment for rent
8h ago
1 Bonrock Ct, Towson, MD 21204
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,370–$2,495
Apartment for rent
Available Sep 3
6h ago
Verified
5 Stonewain Ct, Towson, MD 21204
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,460–$2,295
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Towson
8 Cedar Ave #D, Towson, MD 21286
2 beds
1 bath
$1,500
Apartment for rent
Available Nov 16
1h ago
Verified
2 E Joppa Rd, Towson, MD 21286
Studio–3 beds
1–3 baths
$1,715–$2,992
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
West Towson house for rent in Towson
604 Bosley Ave ## 606, Towson, MD 21204
Studio
0 baths
$3,400
House for rent
4h ago
8415 Bellona Ln, Towson, MD 21204
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,770–$3,345
Apartment for rent
20h ago
212 Washington Ave, Towson, MD 21204
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,601–$3,980
Apartment for rent
6h ago
Verified
5 Stonewain Ct, Towson, MD 21204
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,460–$2,295
Price drop
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
20 Dunvale Rd, Towson, MD 21204
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,258–$1,373
Apartment for rent
4h ago
8415 Bellona Ln, Towson, MD 21204
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,770–$3,345
Apartment for rent
8h ago
736 Camberley Cir, Towson, MD 21204
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,118–$2,732
Apartment for rent
6h ago
Verified
5 Stonewain Ct, Towson, MD 21204
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,460–$2,295
Price drop
Apartment for rent
1h ago
Verified
2 E Joppa Rd, Towson, MD 21286
Studio–3 beds
1–3 baths
$1,715–$2,992
Price drop
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
20 Dunvale Rd, Towson, MD 21204
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,258–$1,373
Apartment for rent
23h ago
5 Fellowship Ct, Towson, MD 21286
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,689–$2,079
Price drop
Apartment for rent
Available Sep 3
6h ago
Verified
5 Stonewain Ct, Towson, MD 21204
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,460–$2,270
Price drop
Apartment for rent
1h ago
Verified
2 E Joppa Rd, Towson, MD 21286
Studio–3 beds
1–3 baths
$1,715–$2,992
Price drop
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
20 Dunvale Rd, Towson, MD 21204
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,258–$1,373
Apartment for rent
4h ago
8415 Bellona Ln, Towson, MD 21204
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,770–$3,345
Apartment for rent
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Frequently asked questions for Towson, MD
Quick answers to common questions about the Towson rental market.
How much is rent in Towson?
The average rent in Towson is $2,225 per month as of August 29, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Towson?
Average rent prices in Towson have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 9% since last year.
How does Towson rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Towson is 16% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $315 more per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Towson?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Towson are Ruxton ($1,700/mo), Anneslie ($1,725/mo), and Idlewydle ($1,900/mo).
What salary do I need to afford rent in Towson?
To comfortably afford rent in Towson, you'd need to earn approximately $89,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Towson?
January offers the lowest rents in Towson, running about 9.8% below June peak pricing. November and December are also less competitive months with reduced demand, making winter the best time for apartment hunting.
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).