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Rental Market Trends in Baltimore, MD

What is the average rent in Baltimore, MD?

$1,486/month

Average Rent

689 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

-0.1%

Decrease in the Last Year

As of March 2026, the average rent in Baltimore, MD is $1,486 per month. For comparison, the national average rent price in the US is currently $1,627/month, which means Baltimore rent prices are 9% lower than the national average. When you rent an apartment in Baltimore, you can expect to pay about $1,418 per month for a studio, $1,486 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,613 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $1,898 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$1,418/month
500 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,486/month
689 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,613/month
930 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,898/month
1,189 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$950/month
514 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,758/month
817 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,959/month
801 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$2,362/month
1,112 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,414/month
444 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,662/month
876 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,834/month
1,149 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$978/month
359 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,812/month
585 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,189/month
681 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$2,555/month
1,031 Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Baltimore, MD?

In the past year, rent has decreased by 0.1%, which averages out to $1 less per month.

Market Trends Over Time   The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
Last Updated March 2026
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Market Trends Over Time
Rent Ranges in Baltimore, MD
Last Updated March 2026
$1,001 - $1,500
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Baltimore, MD
Percentage*
Rent Range
1% Below $700/month
15% $700 - $1,000/month
49% $1,001 - $1,500/month
22% $1,501 - $2,000/month
12% Above $2,000/month

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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Baltimore?

Based on current rent prices, Harlem Park, Glen Oaks and Upton are the most affordable neighborhoods in Baltimore.

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Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Harlem Park
$883/month
670 Sq Ft
Glen Oaks
$1,052/month
665 Sq Ft
Upton
$1,070/month
882 Sq Ft
Irvington
$1,094/month
995 Sq Ft
Ednor Gardens-Lakeside
$1,100/month
724 Sq Ft
Frankford
$1,105/month
616 Sq Ft
Reisterstown Square
$1,117/month
846 Sq Ft
Reistertown Station
$1,133/month
803 Sq Ft
Reis Villa
$1,133/month
803 Sq Ft
Medford-Broening
$1,153/month
636 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Baltimore?

Based on current rent prices, Locust Point, Harbor East and Harbor Point are the most expensive neighborhoods in Baltimore.

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Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Locust Point
$2,493/month
811 Sq Ft
Harbor East
$2,468/month
762 Sq Ft
Harbor Point
$2,445/month
711 Sq Ft
Fells Point
$2,416/month
792 Sq Ft
Brewers Hill
$2,415/month
782 Sq Ft
Otterbein
$2,337/month
692 Sq Ft
Little Italy
$2,335/month
729 Sq Ft
Federal Hill
$2,303/month
742 Sq Ft
Dunbar Broadway
$2,275/month
864 Sq Ft
Port Covington
$2,249/month
726 Sq Ft

Which Baltimore neighborhoods have the most rentals available?

The neighborhoods in Baltimore with the most apartments available are Downtown Baltimore, Canton and Federal Hill .

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Downtown Baltimore
$1,810/month
735 Sq Ft
Canton
$2,211/month
770 Sq Ft
Federal Hill
$2,303/month
742 Sq Ft
North Baltimore City
$1,767/month
801 Sq Ft
Historic Baltimore
$1,685/month
699 Sq Ft
Riverside
$2,173/month
723 Sq Ft
Fells Point
$2,416/month
792 Sq Ft
South Baltimore
$1,532/month
755 Sq Ft
Northeast Baltimore City
$1,253/month
692 Sq Ft
Port Covington
$2,249/month
726 Sq Ft
This information is based on data collected by CoStar Group researchers.†

What salary do I need to live comfortably in Baltimore, MD?

Because the average rent in Baltimore is $1,486, you’ll want to make about $4,953 per month or $59,436 per year. The general guideline is to pay no more than 30 percent of your monthly income on rent. However, you’ll want to consider additional factors, such as your monthly bills and other expenses. Use our rent affordability calculator to help determine how much to budget for rent.

Cost of Living

The cost of living in Baltimore, MD is 0.2% higher than the national average. Generally, housing in Baltimore is 12.8% less expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $1,418 - $1,898. You can expect to pay 2.3% more for groceries, 17.5% more for utilities, and 0.2% more for transportation.

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Apartment Averages

Harlem Park

Baltimore, MD

Locust Point

Baltimore, MD

Studio
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$1,579/month
One Bedroom
-
$1,872/month
Two Bedroom
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$2,373/month
Three Bedroom
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Baltimore, MD 21239

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The Quill by Alta

The Quill by Alta

1900 S Hanover St,
Baltimore, MD 21230

$1,536 - $3,926 Total Monthly Price

Studio - 3 Beds

Nine East 33rd

Nine East 33rd

9 E 33rd St,
Baltimore, MD 21218

$1,349 - $1,879

2-4 Beds

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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 February 2026.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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