Towson University

Towson, MD

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Towson University - Towson, MD Area Guide

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 April 2026, the average apartment rent in Towson, MD is $1,555 for a studio, $1,699 for one bedroom, $1,972 for two bedrooms, and $2,238 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Towson has increased by 3.0% in the past year.

  • Studio

  • 537 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,555/month

    Average Rent

  • 1 BR

  • 797 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,699/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 1,097 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,972/month

    Average Rent

  • 3 BR

  • 1,195 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $2,238/month

    Average Rent

Getting Around

Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Towson University - Towson, MD (University) is for everyday living.

Moderately Walkable

Walkability

70 / 100

Some Public Transit

Transit

50 / 100

Moderately Drivable

Drivability

70 / 100

Fairly Bikeable

Bikeability

40 / 100

Daily Essentials

Towson University - Towson, MD (University) offers all daily essentials, but they’re limited to a few main areas.

Supermarket Within a 10 Minute Walk

Groceries

80 / 100

Good Restaurant Variety Nearby

Restaurants

60 / 100

Fair Café Variety Nearby

Cafes

40 / 100

Good Variety of Shops Nearby

Shopping

70 / 100

Recreation

Towson University - Towson, MD (University) provides green space and wellness resources in certain areas.

Large Amount of Park Space Nearby

Parks

70 / 100

Limited Wellness Amenity Variety Nearby

Wellness

30 / 100

Local Vibe

Get a sense of what it’s like to live in Towson University - Towson, MD (University) from everyday activity to noise and nightlife.

Vibrant Atmosphere at Times

Vibrancy

40 / 100

Limited Nightlife Variety Nearby

Nightlife

20 / 100

Somewhat Noisy

Quiet Score

80 / 100
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Schools

Riderwood Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

395 Students

9/10

Pleasant Plains Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

527 Students

4/10

Towson High Law & Public Policy

Public

Grades 9-12

1,676 Students

9/10

George W. Carver Center For Arts & Technology

Public

Grades 9-12

8/10

SOUTHEAST Edlp at Dundalk High School

Public

Grades 9-12

6 Students

/10
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Points of Interest

Shopping Centers

Parks and Recreation

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

Transit / Subway

Commuter Rail

Military Bases

Airports

  • Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall

Colleges

Top Apartments Near Towson University

TowsonTown Place Apartments

TowsonTown Place Apartments

6906 Donachie Rd,
Baltimore, MD 21239

$1,198 - $4,750

Studio - 3 Beds

Palisades of Towson

Palisades of Towson

212 Washington Ave,
Towson, MD 21204

$1,628 - $3,591

Studio - 2 Beds

Northbrooke Township

Northbrooke Township

1 Solar Cir,
Parkville, MD 21234

$1,209 - $1,427

2 Beds

The Falls at Roland Park

The Falls at Roland Park

1190 W Northern Pky,
Baltimore, MD 21210

$1,245 - $2,395

Studio - 3 Beds

Copper and Quarry Village Apartments

Copper and Quarry Village Apartments

6617 Bonnie Ridge Dr,
Baltimore, MD 21209

$1,426 - $2,711

1-3 Beds

Towson Place Apartments, Student Off Campus

Towson Place Apartments, Student Off Campus

7736 Greenview Ter,
Towson, MD 21204

$988 - $2,132

Studio - 3 Beds

Rodgers Forge

Rodgers Forge

6809 Bellona Ave,
Baltimore, MD 21212

$1,387 - $2,214

1-3 Beds

Avalon Towson

Avalon Towson

2 E Joppa Rd,
Towson, MD 21286

$1,730 - $2,540

Studio - 2 Beds

Towson Promenade

Towson Promenade

707 York Rd,
Towson, MD 21204

$1,440 - $2,549

1-2 Beds

Houses Near Towson University

1014 Dartmouth Rd

1014 Dartmouth Rd,
Baltimore, MD 21212

$995

1 Bed | 1 Bath

5324 Ready Ave

5324 Ready Ave,
Baltimore, MD 21212

$550

6 Beds | 3 Baths

514 Radnor Ave

514 Radnor Ave,
Baltimore, MD 21212

$1,500

3 Beds | 1.5 Baths

518 Tunbridge Rd

518 Tunbridge Rd,
Baltimore, MD 21212

$750 Total Monthly Price

1 Bed | 2 Baths | 24 Month Lease

206 Dunbeath Ct

206 Dunbeath Ct,
Timonium, MD 21093

$4,400 Total Monthly Price

5 Beds | 3 Baths | 12 Month Lease

28 Othoridge Rd

28 Othoridge Rd,
Lutherville, MD 21093

$3,500

4 Beds | 2 Baths

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† 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 February 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.