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What Is the Average Rent in Baltimore city, Maryland?

$1,331/month 3.2%vs 2023 ($1,290)

City · Census ACS 5-Year estimates

The median gross rent in Baltimore city, Maryland is $1,331/month (±$15), based on Census ACS 5-Year estimates (2024). The median home value is $229,600 (±$3,425), and the median household income is $62,177/year. The unemployment rate in Baltimore city, Maryland was 5.5% as of April 2026 (preliminary). Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey, 2024 5-Year Estimates.

Housing Metrics for Baltimore city, Maryland

MetricValue
Median Gross Rent$1,331
Median Home Value$229,600
Median Household Income$62,177
Total Housing Units255,668
Renter-Occupied Units134,197
Renter-Occupied Share52%
Households Paying 50%+ Income35,276 households
Unemployment Rate(April 2026)5.5%

Median Rent by Bedroom Count

BedroomMedian RentYoY
Studio$1,141+0.0%
1 BR$1,103+0.0%
2 BR$1,406+0.0%
3 BR$1,577+0.0%
4 BR$1,626+0.0%
5+ BR$1,448+0.0%

How does Baltimore city, Maryland compare?

Median gross rent ranked against all cities in Maryland.

Higher rent than 27% of cities in Maryland · 264th of 360

Cheapest: Sudlersville town($594)
Priciest: Travilah CDP($3,501)
#CityValue
1Travilah CDP$3,501
1Woodmore CDP$3,501
1Chevy Chase town$3,501
… 260 more …
264Baltimore city(you are here)$1,331
… 93 more …
358Sudlersville town$594
359Franklin CDP$507
360Friendsville town$438

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Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Baltimore city, Maryland?

The median gross rent in Baltimore city, Maryland is $1,331/month, based on Census ACS 5-Year estimates (2024). Gross rent includes contract rent plus utilities. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024.

What is the average rent for a 2-bedroom in Baltimore city, Maryland?

The median rent for a 2-bedroom in Baltimore city, Maryland is $1,406/month based on Census ACS 5-Year estimates (2024). Margin of error: ±$22. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024.

What is the median home value in Baltimore city, Maryland?

The median home value in Baltimore city, Maryland is $229,600 according to Census ACS 5-Year estimates (2024).

What percentage of renters in Baltimore city are rent-burdened?

In Baltimore city, Maryland, 35,276 households pay 50% or more of their income for rent. A household is considered rent-burdened when it spends more than 30% of income on housing costs.

What is the median household income in Baltimore city, Maryland?

The median household income in Baltimore city, Maryland is $62,177/year according to Census ACS 5-Year estimates (2024).

How reliable is Census ACS data for small areas?

The ACS 5-Year estimates combine 60 months of data for more reliable figures in smaller geographies. Each estimate has a margin of error (MOE). For example, the median rent of $1,331 has a margin of error of ±$15. In very small areas, MOEs can be large relative to the estimate.

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