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Rental Market Trends in Towson, MD

What is the average rent in Towson, MD?

$1,689/month

Average Rent

797 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+2.4%

Increase in the Last Year

As of April 2026, the average rent in Towson, MD is $1,689 per month. For comparison, the national average rent price in the US is currently $1,641/month, which means Towson rent prices are 3% higher than the national average. When you rent an apartment in Towson, you can expect to pay about $1,573 per month for a studio, $1,689 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,976 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $2,268 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$1,573/month
537 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,689/month
797 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,976/month
1,097 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,268/month
1,195 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,300/month
807 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,443/month
798 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$3,516/month
1,559 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$710/month
330 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,930/month
1,336 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,317/month
839 Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Towson, MD?

In the past year, rent has increased by 2.4%, which averages out to $41 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 April 2026
$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
14% $1,001 - $1,500/month
54% $1,501 - $2,000/month
32% Above $2,000/month

Rent by Neighborhood

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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Towson?

Based on current rent prices, Donnybrook, Knollwood and Colony of Kenilworth are the most affordable neighborhoods in Towson.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Donnybrook
$1,467/month
688 Sq Ft
Knollwood
$1,467/month
688 Sq Ft
Colony of Kenilworth
$1,525/month
823 Sq Ft
Cromwell Valley South
$1,538/month
707 Sq Ft
Towson Estates
$1,600/month
895 Sq Ft
Loch Raven Village
$1,681/month
749 Sq Ft
Towson Circle
$1,730/month
800 Sq Ft
Hampton
$1,759/month
774 Sq Ft
Downtown Towson
$1,958/month
804 Sq Ft
Dulaney Towers
$2,003/month
821 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Towson?

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

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Dulaney Towers
$2,003/month
821 Sq Ft
Downtown Towson
$1,958/month
804 Sq Ft
Hampton
$1,759/month
774 Sq Ft
Towson Circle
$1,730/month
800 Sq Ft
Loch Raven Village
$1,681/month
749 Sq Ft
Towson Estates
$1,600/month
895 Sq Ft
Cromwell Valley South
$1,538/month
707 Sq Ft
Colony of Kenilworth
$1,525/month
823 Sq Ft
Donnybrook
$1,467/month
688 Sq Ft
Knollwood
$1,467/month
688 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 Hampton .

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Towson Circle
$1,730/month
800 Sq Ft
Downtown Towson
$1,958/month
804 Sq Ft
Hampton
$1,759/month
774 Sq Ft
Loch Raven Village
$1,681/month
749 Sq Ft
Dulaney Towers
$2,003/month
821 Sq Ft
Colony of Kenilworth
$1,525/month
823 Sq Ft
Cromwell Valley South
$1,538/month
707 Sq Ft
Towson Estates
$1,600/month
895 Sq Ft
Donnybrook
$1,467/month
688 Sq Ft
Knollwood
$1,467/month
688 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 $1,689, you’ll want to make about $5,630 per month or $67,560 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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Towson, MD

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$1,577 - $3,591

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$1,209 - $1,427

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$1,426 - $2,715

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4 Communities in Towson
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Quest Management Group
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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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