Gilman Hall was dedicated in 1915
The George Peabody Library was completed in 1878
The Peabody Institute in Mount Vernon was founded in 1857

Area Guide

Johns Hopkins University Homewood Campus Baltimore, MD

Exceptional academics and visionary research in the heart of the Charm City

Private Urban Walkable

Johns Hopkins has been on the cutting edge of academic innovation since its founding in 1876, and is regarded as the first true research university in the United States. The quality of education at Johns Hopkins is superb, with many of its major programs consistently ranked among the best in the nation. The Homewood campus now serves as the main academic and administrative branch of the university, and features such cultural landmarks as Homewood House and the Johns Hopkins Archaeological Museum. This is also where you’ll find the Krueger School of Arts and Sciences, the Whiting School of Engineering, and the School of Education. Being near the center of Baltimore, Johns Hopkins is surrounded by tremendous urban resources. With Wyman Park on the western edge of campus and the massive Druid Hill Park just a few blocks away, it’s easy to soak in the tranquility of nature anytime. The Charles Village neighborhood directly south of campus has become a popular hangout in recent years, with beloved hangouts like Ottobar and W.C. Harlan hosting big crowds on the weekends. Downtown Baltimore is due south of campus, and the route is lined with a terrific selection of restaurants, shops, theaters, and galleries. Affordable apartments near campus are plentiful, with the widest availability near the east side of campus.

Explore the College

Gilman Hall was dedicated in 1915

The George Peabody Library was completed in 1878

The Peabody Institute in Mount Vernon was founded in 1857

The Peabody Institute is the oldest conservatory in the country

Flowers outside the Nitze Building

The Paul H. Nitze School of Advanced International Studies is one of the world's top graduate schools for international relations

Rent Trends

As of September 2026, the average apartment rent in Baltimore, MD is $1,438 for a studio, $1,532 for one bedroom, $1,651 for two bedrooms, and $1,906 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Baltimore has increased by 2.5% in the past year.

  • Studio

  • 495 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,438/month

    Average Rent

  • 1 BR

  • 686 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,532/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 928 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,651/month

    Average Rent

  • 3 BR

  • 1,183 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,906/month

    Average Rent

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Getting Around

Moderately Walkable

Walkability

70 / 100

Some Public Transit

Transit

50 / 100

Very Drivable

Drivability

80 / 100

Very Bikeable

Bikeability

80 / 100

Daily Essentials

Supermarket Within a 10 Minute Walk

Groceries

80 / 100

Great Restaurant Variety Nearby

Restaurants

80 / 100

Great Café Variety Nearby

Cafes

80 / 100

Great Variety of Shops Nearby

Shopping

80 / 100

Recreation

Exceptional Amount of Park Space Nearby

Parks

90 / 100

Fair Wellness Amenity Variety Nearby

Wellness

50 / 100

Local Vibe

Vibrant Atmosphere at Times

Vibrancy

40 / 100

Great Nightlife Variety Nearby

Nightlife

80 / 100

Not Noisy

Quiet Score

90 / 100

Schools

Hampstead Hill Academy

Public

Grades PK-8

931 Students

West Towson Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

470 Students

Rodgers Forge Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

401 Students

Fort Garrison Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

286 Students

Rossville Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

741 Students

Hampstead Hill Academy

Public

Grades PK-8

931 Students

Mount Royal Elementary/Middle School

Public

Grades PK-8

787 Students

Francis Scott Key Elementary/Middle School

Public

Grades PK-8

711 Students

Thomas Johnson Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-8

546 Students

Perry Hall Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

1,420 Students

Baltimore Polytechnic Institute

Public

Grades 9-12

1,659 Students

Eastern Technical High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,319 Students

Baltimore City College

Public

Grades 9-12

1,457 Students

Baltimore School For The Arts

Public

Grades 9-12

446 Students

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Maryland Space Grant Consortium Observatory
  • Rawlings Conservatory & Botanic Gardens
  • The Maryland Zoo in Baltimore
  • Clifton Park
  • Druid Hill Park

Airports

  • Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in September 2026.

Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.