Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on October 19, 2026
Average rent in
Towson, MD
Average rent in
Last updated on October 19, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Towson
$2,237/mo
1%vs previous year
The average rent in Towson is $2,237 per month as of October 2026. This is 18% above the national average rent, or $337 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Towson
41
for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Towson rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Towson, MD
Average rent prices in Towson have increased by 3% over the last month and have increased by 1% 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 $2,095, whereas a house costs $2,500. 1-bedroom apartments in Towson run $1,910 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,295.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,725 |  1% | 32% | |
1 bedroom | $1,903 | 1% | 2% | |
2 bedroom | $2,292 | 2% | 3% | |
3 bedroom | $2,600 | No Change | 6% | |
4 bedroom | $2,800 | 5% | 5% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Anneslie | $2,024 | |
Idlewydle | $1,650 | |
Rodgers Forge | $2,545 | |
Ruxton | $1,950 | |
Southland Hills | $2,225 | |
Stoneleigh | $1,896 | |
Towson Manor Village | $2,255 | |
West Towson | $2,000 | |
Wiltondale | $2,250 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $2,095 | 1% | 3% | |
Condos | $1,600 | 10% | 3% | |
Houses | $2,500 | 1% | 3% | |
Rooms | $852 | 22% | - |
Studio
Average rent
$1,725
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
32%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,903
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
2%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,292
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
3%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,600
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
6%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,800
Last 30 days
5%
Last year
5%
Southland Hills
Average rent
$2,225
Rodgers Forge
Average rent
$2,545
West Towson
Average rent
$2,000
Towson Manor Village
Average rent
$2,255
Stoneleigh
Average rent
$1,896
Idlewydle
Average rent
$1,650
Wiltondale
Average rent
$2,250
Anneslie
Average rent
$2,024
Ruxton
Average rent
$1,950
Apartments
Average rent
$2,095
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
3%
Condos
Average rent
$1,600
Last 30 days
10%
Last year
3%
Houses
Average rent
$2,500
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
3%
Rooms
Average rent
$852
Last 30 days
22%
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
18%higher than the national median
30%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Towson, MD is 69% higher than the median rent in Arbutus, MD.
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11%$1,600
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1%$3,000
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7%$2,104
4%$2,100
7%$2,200
12%$1,922
1%$2,042
3%$2,700
3%Discover rentals in Towson, MD
1d ago
736 Camberley Cir, Towson, MD 21204
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,118–$2,984
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
5 Stonewain Ct, Towson, MD 21204
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,430–$2,210
Price droppedTotal Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.Apartment for rent
2d ago
Condo for rent in Towson
505 Epsom Rd #TB, Towson, MD 21286
2 beds
1 bath
$1,500
Condo for rent
2d ago
1 Bonrock Ct, Towson, MD 21204
2–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,595–$2,495
Apartment for rent
Available Oct 16
1h ago
Verified
2 E Joppa Rd, Towson, MD 21286
Studio–3 beds
1–3 baths
$2,670–$3,900
Price droppedApartment for rent
2h ago
Verified
2 E Joppa Rd, Towson, MD 21286
Studio–3 beds
1–3 baths
$1,540–$2,667
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.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
1d ago
8415 Bellona Ln, Towson, MD 21204
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,770–$3,365
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
5 Stonewain Ct, Towson, MD 21204
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,430–$2,210
Price droppedTotal Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.Apartment for rent
1h ago
Verified
2 E Joppa Rd, Towson, MD 21286
Studio–3 beds
1–3 baths
$2,670–$3,900
Price droppedApartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
20 Dunvale Rd, Towson, MD 21204
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,258–$1,373
Apartment for rent
5h ago
5 Fellowship Ct, Towson, MD 21286
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,649–$1,999
Price droppedApartment for rent
Available Oct 18
3d ago
Verified
5 Stonewain Ct, Towson, MD 21204
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,430–$2,210
Price droppedTotal Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.Apartment for rent
2h ago
Verified
2 E Joppa Rd, Towson, MD 21286
Studio–3 beds
1–3 baths
$1,540–$2,667
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
1h ago
Verified
2 E Joppa Rd, Towson, MD 21286
Studio–3 beds
1–3 baths
$2,670–$3,900
Price droppedApartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
20 Dunvale Rd, Towson, MD 21204
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,258–$1,373
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
5 Stonewain Ct, Towson, MD 21204
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,430–$2,210
Price droppedTotal Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.Apartment for rent
2h ago
Verified
2 E Joppa Rd, Towson, MD 21286
Studio–3 beds
1–3 baths
$1,540–$2,667
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
2 E Joppa Rd, Towson, MD 21286
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,670–$3,300
Price droppedApartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
20 Dunvale Rd, Towson, MD 21204
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,258–$1,373
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 $2,237 per month as of October 17, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Towson?
Average rent prices in Towson have increased by 3% over the last month and have increased by 1% since last year.
How does Towson rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Towson is 18% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $337 more per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Towson?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Towson are Idlewydle ($1,650/mo), Stoneleigh ($1,896/mo), and Ruxton ($1,950/mo).
What salary do I need to afford rent in Towson?
To comfortably afford rent in Towson, you'd need to earn approximately $90,000/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).