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Rental Market Trends in Middle River, MD

What is the average rent in Middle River, MD?

$1,258/month

Average Rent

659 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

-5.1%

Decrease in the Last Year

As of January 2026, the average rent in Middle River, MD is $1,258 per month. This is 23% lower than the national average rent of $1,624/month, making renting in Middle River more affordable than most cities in the US. When you rent an apartment in Middle River, you can expect to pay about per month for a studio, $1,258 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,408 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $1,856 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,258/month
659 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,408/month
809 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,856/month
1,098 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,189/month
1,387 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$2,915/month
1,539 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,327/month
728 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$3,066/month
1,056 Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Middle River, MD?

In the past year, rent has decreased by 5.1%, which averages out to $64 less per month.

Market Trends Over Time   The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
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Rent Ranges in Middle River, MD
Last Updated January 2026
$1,001 - $1,500
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Middle River, MD
Percentage*
Rent Range
0% Below $700/month
0% $700 - $1,000/month
67% $1,001 - $1,500/month
22% $1,501 - $2,000/month
11% Above $2,000/month

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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Middle River?

Based on current rent prices, Bowleys Quarters and Middle River Baltimore Crossroads" are the most affordable neighborhoods in Middle River.

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Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Bowleys Quarters
$1,288/month
685 Sq Ft
Middle River Baltimore Crossroads
$1,561/month
734 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Middle River?

Based on current rent prices, Middle River Baltimore Crossroads and Bowleys Quarters" are the most expensive neighborhoods in Middle River.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Middle River Baltimore Crossroads
$1,561/month
734 Sq Ft
Bowleys Quarters
$1,288/month
685 Sq Ft

Which Middle River neighborhoods have the most rentals available?

The neighborhoods in Middle River with the most apartments available are Middle River Baltimore Crossroads and Bowleys Quarters" .

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Middle River Baltimore Crossroads
$1,561/month
734 Sq Ft
Bowleys Quarters
$1,288/month
685 Sq Ft
This information is based on data collected by CoStar Group researchers.†

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

Because the average rent in Middle River is $1,258, you’ll want to make about $4,193 per month or $50,316 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.

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Apartment Averages

Bowleys Quarters

Middle River, MD

Middle River Baltimore Crossroads

Middle River, MD

Studio
-
$1,590/month
One Bedroom
$1,302/month
$1,501/month
Two Bedroom
$1,350/month
$1,523/month
Three Bedroom
$1,969/month
$1,867/month
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Commons at Whitemarsh

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$1,175 - $1,795

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Hopkins Point by OneWall

Hopkins Point by OneWall

37 Alberge Ln,
Middle River, MD 21220

$1,125 - $1,977

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Oak Grove by OneWall

Oak Grove by OneWall

303 Holly Dr,
Middle River, MD 21220

$1,085 - $1,610

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3736 White Pine Rd,
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$1,220 - $3,159

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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.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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