Perring Parkway bisects the neighborhood of Parkville and provides easy travel throughout the area.
Traditional colonial and Cape Cod style homes are available in Parkville.
Parkville also offers townhome style rentals.
Parkville's Double Rock Park is 102-acre park offering many outdoor recreation amenities.
The Senator Theatre is a historic Art Deco movie theatre on York Road in Baltimore, Maryland.

Parkville, MD Area Guide

Avg Rent

$1,447

Population

31,703

Renter Mix

40% Rent

A historic suburban community with Baltimore at your fingertips

Suburb • Commuter • Golf

Parkville sits about seven miles northeast of Downtown Baltimore, tucked inside Baltimore County as an unincorporated community that has quietly built its own identity over the decades. Its position along the Baltimore Beltway makes it a practical base for anyone working in the city or at the several universities nearby, including Morgan State University, Towson University, and Loyola University Maryland, all within a short drive. The area carries the feel of an established suburb, where tree-lined streets and close-knit pockets of residential blocks give it a settled, grounded character that newer developments rarely replicate.

The housing mix here leans heavily residential, with brick ranchers, cape cods, and mid-century rowhomes making up much of the landscape. Renters can also find apartment communities ranging from garden-style buildings to updated townhome rentals scattered throughout the area, offering options at a variety of sizes. The rental market reflects Baltimore County's relatively accessible price points compared to closer-in urban neighborhoods.

Parkville's roots as a post-World War II bedroom community are still visible in its layout and architecture, and that history gives the place an authenticity worth noting. Hampton National Historic Site, a Georgian-style mansion and estate preserved by the National Park Service, sits just minutes away and stands as one of the largest 18th-century houses in the United States.

Explore the City

Parkville also offers townhome style rentals.

Parkville's Double Rock Park is 102-acre park offering many outdoor recreation amenities.

The Senator Theatre is a historic Art Deco movie theatre on York Road in Baltimore, Maryland.

Parkville commuters can catch public transportation on Hartford Road.

Mt Pleasant Golf Course is where Arnold Palmer secured his second win on the Pro Golf Tour.

Belvedere Square Market is a great place to enjoy an afternoon lunch with friends or family.

Demographics

Median Household Income

$71,959

Average: $87,906

Education

8,115

Residents Have a Degree

Job Market

17,255

Workers Employed

Age Distribution
Get a sense of this area's population profile.

Median Age

39 Years

Largest Age Group

30-39 Years

Approximately 15% of Residents

Under 20

24%

Over 65

16%

Housing Distribution

Parkville has more homeowners than renters.

Renters
40%
Non-Renters
60%

Education Distribution

Review this city's overall education levels.

Bachelor's or Higher
21%
Other Education
79%

Rent Trends

As of July 2026, the average apartment rent in Parkville, MD is $1,432 for one bedroom, $1,546 for two bedrooms, and $2,127 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Parkville has increased by 5.7% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,432/month
735 Sq Ft
Condo
$1,709/month
1,028 Sq Ft
Townhome
$2,353/month
970 Sq Ft
See Rental Market Trends in Parkville, MD

Learn More About Parkville

Getting Around

Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Parkville, MD is for everyday living.

Fairly Walkable

Walkability

50 / 100

Minimal Public Transit

Transit

10 / 100

Exceptionally Drivable

Drivability

90 / 100

Fairly Bikeable

Bikeability

40 / 100
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Schools

White Oak School

Public

Grades PK-5

60 Students

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Points of Interest

Shopping Centers

Parks and Recreation

  • Willow Grove Nature Education Center
  • Maryland Natural History Society
  • Cromwell Valley Park
  • Watson-King Planetarium
  • Hampton National Historic Site

Transit / Subway

Commuter Rail

Military Bases

Airports

  • Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall

Colleges

Top Apartments in Parkville

TowsonTown Place Apartments

TowsonTown Place Apartments

6906 Donachie Rd,
Baltimore, MD 21239

$1,145 - $3,529

Studio - 3 Beds

Northbrooke Township

Northbrooke Township

1 Solar Cir,
Parkville, MD 21234

$1,209 - $1,537

2 Beds

Skylark Pointe Apartment Homes

Skylark Pointe Apartment Homes

9150 Parkland Rd,
Parkville, MD 21234

$1,260 - $2,279

1-2 Beds

Arbors at Edenbridge Apartments and Townhomes

Arbors at Edenbridge Apartments and Townhomes

8309 Arbor Station Way,
Parkville, MD 21234

$1,295 - $1,555

1-3 Beds

Towson Crossing Apartment Homes

Towson Crossing Apartment Homes

34 Dowling Cir,
Baltimore, MD 21234

$1,120 - $2,190

1-2 Beds

Loch Raven Village Apartments

Loch Raven Village Apartments

8402 Greenway Rd,
Towson, MD 21286

$1,065 - $1,775

Studio - 5 Beds

Renaissance Club

Renaissance Club

1712 Waverly Way,
Baltimore, MD 21239

$1,175 - $1,660

1-2 Beds

Wellington Gate Apartments

Wellington Gate Apartments

2421-A Wellbridge Dr,
Baltimore, MD 21234

$1,075 - $1,350

1-2 Beds

1274 at Towson

1274 at Towson

1274 E Joppa Rd,
Towson, MD 21286

$1,261 - $2,732

Studio - 2 Beds

Houses for Rent in Parkville

2926 Cub Hill Rd

2926 Cub Hill Rd,
Parkville, MD 21234

$2,250

3 Beds | 1 Bath

3017 Lavender Ave

3017 Lavender Ave,
Parkville, MD 21234

$2,639

3 Beds | 3 Baths

3026 Lavender Ave

3026 Lavender Ave,
Parkville, MD 21234

$1,995

2 Beds | 2 Baths

2800 Linwood Ave

2800 Linwood Ave,
Parkville, MD 21234

$1,250

1 Bed | 1 Bath

8319 Hillendale Rd

8319 Hillendale Rd,
Parkville, MD 21234

$1,975

2 Beds | 1.5 Baths

2500 Linwood Rd

2500 Linwood Rd,
Parkville, MD 21234

$2,200

3 Beds | 1.5 Baths

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Living in Parkville

History

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Parkville grew as a streetcar suburb in the early 20th century, its development linked to the expansion of Baltimore's transportation lines. The community took shape around Harford Road, which remains its central corridor today, lined with buildings that reflect the architectural styles of the 1920s through 1950s. You'll notice the mix of brick commercial storefronts and residential streets that speak to this era of growth.

The area's connection to education runs deep, with what is now the Community College of Baltimore County anchoring the community since the 1950s. Several institutions from the mid-century period still serve residents, maintaining their original character. While Parkville doesn't have grand historic districts, its neighborhoods preserve the modest charm of mid-Atlantic suburban development, offering a glimpse into how Baltimore's surrounding communities evolved during the postwar boom.

Parks

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Parkville residents enjoy easy access to a variety of green spaces perfect for outdoor recreation. Glenmar Park and Charlesmont Park offer open fields, playgrounds, and picnic areas. Nearby, Cromwell Valley Park is a standout destination featuring nature trails, a working farm, and environmental education programs set across hundreds of acres of rolling woodland. Just a short drive away, Gunpowder Falls State Park provides extensive hiking and biking trails, fishing spots, and scenic stream valleys, making it a favorite escape for nature lovers and active renters alike.

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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 June 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.