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Rental Market Trends in Towson, MD

What is the average rent in Towson, MD?

$1,629/month

Average Rent

798 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+0.5%

Increase in the Last Year

As of October 2025, the average rent in Towson, MD is $1,629 per month. For comparison, the national average rent price in the US is currently $1,630/month, which means Towson rent prices are 0% lower than the national average. When you rent an apartment in Towson, you can expect to pay about $1,571 per month for a studio, $1,629 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,946 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $2,210 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$1,571/month
541 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,629/month
798 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,946/month
1,100 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,210/month
1,195 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,572/month
789 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,320/month
1,145 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$2,891/month
1,652 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,442/month
774 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$2,514/month
750 Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Towson, MD?

In the past year, rent has increased by 0.5%, which averages out to $9 more 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 Towson, MD
Last Updated October 2025
$1,501 - $2,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Towson, MD
Percentage*
Rent Range
0% Below $700/month
0% $700 - $1,000/month
15% $1,001 - $1,500/month
63% $1,501 - $2,000/month
22% Above $2,000/month

Rent by Neighborhood

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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Towson?

Based on current rent prices, Knettishall, Campus Hills and Towson Estates are the most affordable neighborhoods in Towson.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Knettishall
$1,116/month
692 Sq Ft
Campus Hills
$1,619/month
630 Sq Ft
Towson Estates
$1,628/month
896 Sq Ft
Colony of Kenilworth
$1,639/month
780 Sq Ft
Loch Raven Village
$1,751/month
763 Sq Ft
Hampton
$1,778/month
781 Sq Ft
Towson Circle
$1,787/month
797 Sq Ft
Downtown Towson
$1,850/month
784 Sq Ft
Dulaney Towers
$1,958/month
795 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Towson?

Based on current rent prices, Dulaney Towers, Downtown Towson and Towson Circle are the most expensive neighborhoods in Towson.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Dulaney Towers
$1,958/month
795 Sq Ft
Downtown Towson
$1,850/month
784 Sq Ft
Towson Circle
$1,787/month
797 Sq Ft
Hampton
$1,778/month
781 Sq Ft
Loch Raven Village
$1,751/month
763 Sq Ft
Colony of Kenilworth
$1,639/month
780 Sq Ft
Towson Estates
$1,628/month
896 Sq Ft
Campus Hills
$1,619/month
630 Sq Ft
Knettishall
$1,116/month
692 Sq Ft

Which Towson neighborhoods have the most rentals available?

The neighborhoods in Towson with the most apartments available are Towson Circle, Downtown Towson and Dulaney Towers .

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Towson Circle
$1,787/month
797 Sq Ft
Downtown Towson
$1,850/month
784 Sq Ft
Dulaney Towers
$1,958/month
795 Sq Ft
Campus Hills
$1,619/month
630 Sq Ft
Hampton
$1,778/month
781 Sq Ft
Loch Raven Village
$1,751/month
763 Sq Ft
Knettishall
$1,116/month
692 Sq Ft
Towson Estates
$1,628/month
896 Sq Ft
Colony of Kenilworth
$1,639/month
780 Sq Ft
This information is based on data collected by CoStar Group researchers.†

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

Because the average rent in Towson is $1,629, you’ll want to make about $5,430 per month or $65,160 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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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 September 2025.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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