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Rental Market Trends in Baltimore, MD

What is the average rent in Baltimore, MD?

$1,494/month

Average Rent

688 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

-0.2%

Decrease in the Last Year

As of April 2026, the average rent in Baltimore, MD is $1,494 per month. For comparison, the national average rent price in the US is currently $1,641/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 $1,427 per month for a studio, $1,494 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,615 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $1,876 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$1,427/month
498 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,494/month
688 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,615/month
928 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,876/month
1,185 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$987/month
291 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,663/month
790 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,949/month
778 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$2,338/month
1,118 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,324/month
517 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,670/month
904 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,850/month
2,380 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$2,434/month
1,590 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$955/month
301 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,730/month
625 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,209/month
686 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$2,400/month
808 Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Baltimore, MD?

In the past year, rent has decreased by 0.2%, which averages out to $3 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 April 2026
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Market Trends Over Time
Rent Ranges in Baltimore, MD
Last Updated April 2026
$1,001 - $1,500
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Baltimore, MD
Percentage*
Rent Range
1% Below $700/month
16% $700 - $1,000/month
48% $1,001 - $1,500/month
23% $1,501 - $2,000/month
12% Above $2,000/month

Rent by Neighborhood

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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Baltimore?

Based on current rent prices, Glen Oaks, Frankford and Ednor Gardens-Lakeside are the most affordable neighborhoods in Baltimore.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Glen Oaks
$1,036/month
678 Sq Ft
Frankford
$1,092/month
650 Sq Ft
Ednor Gardens-Lakeside
$1,111/month
726 Sq Ft
Woodbourne Heights
$1,125/month
671 Sq Ft
Irvington
$1,129/month
685 Sq Ft
Medford-Broening
$1,153/month
636 Sq Ft
O'Donnell Heights
$1,153/month
636 Sq Ft
Glen
$1,198/month
660 Sq Ft
Harford-Echodale-Perring Parkway
$1,199/month
684 Sq Ft
Barclay
$1,203/month
1,190 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Baltimore?

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

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Harbor Point
$2,533/month
773 Sq Ft
Harbor East
$2,516/month
790 Sq Ft
Locust Point
$2,481/month
813 Sq Ft
Fells Point
$2,419/month
810 Sq Ft
Otterbein
$2,418/month
667 Sq Ft
Federal Hill
$2,321/month
748 Sq Ft
Hampden
$2,278/month
728 Sq Ft
Port Covington
$2,268/month
726 Sq Ft
Riverside
$2,194/month
718 Sq Ft
Brewers Hill
$2,190/month
776 Sq Ft

Which Baltimore neighborhoods have the most rentals available?

The neighborhoods in Baltimore with the most apartments available are Downtown Baltimore, Canton and North Baltimore City .

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Downtown Baltimore
$1,787/month
730 Sq Ft
Canton
$2,100/month
775 Sq Ft
North Baltimore City
$1,712/month
776 Sq Ft
Federal Hill
$2,321/month
748 Sq Ft
Historic Baltimore
$1,692/month
703 Sq Ft
Riverside
$2,194/month
718 Sq Ft
Northeast Baltimore City
$1,259/month
685 Sq Ft
Fells Point
$2,419/month
810 Sq Ft
South Baltimore
$1,507/month
706 Sq Ft
Port Covington
$2,268/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 $1,494, you’ll want to make about $4,980 per month or $59,760 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 $1,427 - $1,876. 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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How does Baltimore, MD compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?

Use the tool below to compare Baltimore, MD to other nearby cities and neighborhoods. The Apartments.com neighborhood guides provide you with insight into the area’s transportation, things to do, and more.

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Apartment Averages

Glen Oaks

Baltimore, MD

Harbor Point

Baltimore, MD

Studio
-
$2,623/month
One Bedroom
-
$2,223/month
Two Bedroom
-
$3,342/month
Three Bedroom
-
$4,140/month
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Studio - 3 Beds

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6906 Donachie Rd,
Baltimore, MD 21239

$1,198 - $4,750

Studio - 3 Beds

The Villas at Patapsco Glen

The Villas at Patapsco Glen

1827 Hidden Dale Rd,
Baltimore, MD 21244

$3,232 - $4,519 Total Monthly Price

3-4 Beds

The Quill by Alta

The Quill by Alta

1900 S Hanover St,
Baltimore, MD 21230

$1,552 - $3,927 Total Monthly Price

Studio - 3 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.

Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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