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Towson University Towson, MD

A top-notch public university in Baltimore’s northern suburbs

Public Suburban Tigers

Twenty minutes north of downtown Baltimore, Towson University offers one of the finest academic experiences in the region along with access to the resources of one of America’s most historic cities. Downtown Towson is only a couple of blocks north of campus, allowing the collegiate crowd and the local population to intermingle: On-campus facilities like the Watson-King Planetarium and the Asian Arts and Culture Center are popular attractions for visitors, and Downtown’s art galleries, unique cafes, bars, and shopping centers are easily within walking distance for folks who live near the university. The area surrounding the university is full of residential neighborhoods, providing you with a wide array of options for living arrangements. Rental rates tend to be rather affordable, allowing you to find the perfect apartment, condo, or house to fit your lifestyle.

Rent Trends

As of September 2026, the average apartment rent in Towson, MD is $1,655 for a studio, $1,696 for one bedroom, $2,036 for two bedrooms, and $2,308 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Towson has increased by 3.2% in the past year.

  • Studio

  • 541 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,655/month

    Average Rent

  • 1 BR

  • 799 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,696/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 1,099 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $2,036/month

    Average Rent

  • 3 BR

  • 1,195 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $2,308/month

    Average Rent

Learn More About Towson University

Getting Around

Moderately Walkable

Walkability

70 / 100

Some Public Transit

Transit

50 / 100

Moderately Drivable

Drivability

70 / 100

Fairly Bikeable

Bikeability

40 / 100

Daily Essentials

Supermarket Within a 15 Minute Walk

Groceries

70 / 100

Great Restaurant Variety Nearby

Restaurants

80 / 100

Great Café Variety Nearby

Cafes

80 / 100

Great Variety of Shops Nearby

Shopping

80 / 100

Recreation

Large Amount of Park Space Nearby

Parks

70 / 100

Limited Wellness Amenity Variety Nearby

Wellness

30 / 100

Local Vibe

Vibrant Atmosphere at Times

Vibrancy

40 / 100

Good Nightlife Variety Nearby

Nightlife

60 / 100

Somewhat Noisy

Quiet Score

80 / 100

Schools

Riderwood Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

404 Students

Pleasant Plains Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

552 Students

Towson High Law & Public Policy

Public

Grades 9-12

1,493 Students

George W. Carver Center For Arts & Technology

Public

Grades 9-12

1,012 Students

SOUTHEAST Edlp at Dundalk High School

Public

Grades 9-12

10 Students

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Watson-King Planetarium
  • Lake Roland Park
  • Hampton National Historic Site
  • Cromwell Valley Park
  • Cylburn Arboretum

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.