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Towson, MD

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Baltimore suburb relishes access to higher education and various amenities.

Convenient Suburban Quaint College Town Commuter

Towson, located in Baltimore County, combines suburban comfort with metropolitan convenience. This bustling community, anchored by Towson University and Goucher College, seamlessly blends historic architecture with modern development. The downtown area features Towson Town Center mall and Towson Square, offering extensive shopping, dining, and entertainment options. Outdoor enthusiasts appreciate the Hampton National Historic Site, which preserves beautiful gardens and an authentic 18th-century Georgian manor house. Current rental trends show steady growth, with average one-bedroom apartments commanding $1,665 per month, reflecting a 2.7% increase over the previous year, while two-bedroom units average $1,973.

Towson's neighborhoods each have their own distinct character, from the tree-lined streets of West Towson to the established communities of Stoneleigh and Rodgers Forge. The area near the universities offers numerous apartment options, while neighborhoods like Wiltondale and Anneslie feature a mix of housing styles. The Hampton Mansion stands as a testament to Towson's heritage, which began in 1752 when brothers William and Thomas Towson established the community. Today's Towson embraces both its past and future, with innovations like the Towson Loop, a free circulator bus service launched in 2021. Residents also benefit from the Towson Bike Beltway, a network of cycling paths connecting residential areas to shopping and entertainment districts.

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Rent Trends

As of December 2025, the average apartment rent in Towson, MD is $1,564 for a studio, $1,658 for one bedroom, $1,942 for two bedrooms, and $2,229 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Towson has increased by 2.2% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,658/month
799 Sq Ft
House
$2,169/month
1,273 Sq Ft
Townhome
$2,674/month
1,159 Sq Ft
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Transportation

81

Very Walkable

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

If you enjoy walking, you’ll enjoy renting in this area! It’s a very walkable neighborhood.

56

Good Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

The area around this property has good transit with many nearby transportation options.

48

Somewhat Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Schools

Riderwood Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

395 Students

Pleasant Plains Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

527 Students

Towson High Law & Public Policy

Public

Grades 9-12

1,676 Students

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

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

Military Bases

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 November 2025.