Average Rent in Baltimore, MD
5 apartment buildings, 102 units. Real asking prices, refreshed daily.
Avg Rent
$2,701/mo
Cheapest
$1,485/mo
Properties
5
Units
102
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Analysis
Rent Price Breakdown
Compare pricing across all 5 properties in Baltimore, MD.
Average Rent by Property
Starting Price vs Average
Rent by Bedroom Count
Price per Square Foot
Baltimore, MD Rent Prices
All 5 properties ranked by lowest available rent.
The Quill by Alta
1900 S Hanover St, Baltimore, MD 21230, USA
101 Cross Street
101 W Cross St, Baltimore, MD 21230, USA
Avalon 555 President
555 S President St, Baltimore, MD 21202, USA
Allied Harbor Point
1402 Point St, Baltimore, MD 21231, USA
Liberty Harbor East
1301 Aliceanna St, Baltimore, MD 21231, USA
| # | Property | From | Avg | $/sqft | Rating | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Quill by Alta 1900 S Hanover St, Baltimore, MD 21230, USA | $1,485 | $2,537 | $2.72 | 4.6 (74) | 68 |
| 2 | 101 Cross Street 101 W Cross St, Baltimore, MD 21230, USA | $1,717 | $2,257 | $2.47 | 4.6 (221) | 13 |
| 3 | Avalon 555 President 555 S President St, Baltimore, MD 21202, USA | $2,320 | $3,230 | $3.57 | 4.4 (205) | 17 |
| 4 | Allied Harbor Point 1402 Point St, Baltimore, MD 21231, USA | $3,807 | $4,451 | $3.20 | 4.5 (35) | 3 |
| 5 | Liberty Harbor East 1301 Aliceanna St, Baltimore, MD 21231, USA | $5,421 | $5,421 | $3.58 | 4.8 (102) | 1 |
Explore Each Property
The Quill by Alta
4.6 (74)1900 S Hanover St, Baltimore, MD 21230, USA
101 Cross Street
4.6 (221)101 W Cross St, Baltimore, MD 21230, USA
Avalon 555 President
4.4 (205)555 S President St, Baltimore, MD 21202, USA
Allied Harbor Point
4.5 (35)1402 Point St, Baltimore, MD 21231, USA
Liberty Harbor East
4.8 (102)1301 Aliceanna St, Baltimore, MD 21231, USA
Baltimore, MD Average Rent Prices 2026
The average rent in Baltimore, MD is $2,701 per month, based on 102 units across 5 apartment communities. Prices range from $1,485 at The Quill by Alta to $5,421 at Liberty Harbor East.
Average Rent by Bedroom Type
| Type | Avg Rent | Starting From | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,063/mo | $1,485/mo | 5 |
| 1 Bed | $2,201/mo | $1,717/mo | 37 |
| 2 Bed | $2,890/mo | $2,305/mo | 54 |
| 3 Bed | $4,623/mo | $3,830/mo | 6 |
Every price is a real asking rent, updated that morning. Request a neighborhood we don't cover and we add it within 24 hours.
Market Context
Who rents in Baltimore, MD, and what they pay
Tracked one-bedroom rent in Baltimore, MD averages $2,201/mo, with two-bedroom units averaging $2,890/mo. At the local median household income of $59,623, that works out to 54% of gross income, a severely rent-burdened market by HUD standards.
The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 2023 release pegged median gross rent in Baltimore, MD at $1,290/mo. The current tracked market average runs 109% higher than that benchmark, reflecting both two to three years of rent growth and the fact that the Census figure covers all renter-occupied housing in Baltimore, MD while the tracked market average covers units currently listed in larger apartment communities.
Who employs renters in Baltimore
Demand in the Baltimore rental market is shaped by the metro's largest private and public employers. The following organizations anchor local hiring and influence what renters can pay:
- Johns Hopkins University
- Johns Hopkins Hospital
- University of Maryland Medical
- T. Rowe Price
- Under Armour
Mean one-way commute in Baltimore, MD is 29 minutes, per the Census ACS, useful context when weighing which properties sit inside reasonable reach of these employers.
What salary do I need to live comfortably in Baltimore, MD?
Built on the 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Minimum to afford average rent
$108,000/year
Based on the 30 percent rule, using our tracked average rent of $2,701/mo.
Comfortable income
$130,000/year
Based on the 25 percent rule, leaving more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($1,485/mo), you need to earn at least $59,000/year.
Median household income in Baltimore, MD is $59,623 , about 54% below the comfortable-living threshold.
Cost of living in Baltimore, MD
Overall prices in Baltimore, MD runs above the national average by about 3% (BEA Regional Price Parity index 103.2, where 100 equals the U.S. average). The breakdown below estimates monthly costs for a single adult, using national consumer-spending baselines from the Bureau of Labor Statistics scaled by Baltimore, MD's regional price parities.
| Category | Monthly estimate |
|---|---|
| Rent (market average) | $2,701 |
| Utilities | $502 |
| Groceries | $548 |
| Transportation | $1,198 |
| Healthcare | $584 |
| Other goods and services | $935 |
| Estimated total | $6,468/mo |
Population
577,193
Median household income
$59,623
Census median rent
$1,290/mo
Rent as % of income
32.1%
Median age
36.1
Mean commute
29 min
Methodology
Rent data
Sourced directly from each tracked apartment community and refreshed every 24 hours. Every listed unit price on this page is real and listed today.
Cost of living
Estimates combine national consumer-spending baselines from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (Consumer Expenditure Survey) with the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities (MARPP dataset). Both are peer-reviewed federal data releases published annually.
Salary to live comfortably
Applies the standard 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income rule on top of the listed rent. This is the same affordability guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Demographic figures
Median household income, population, median age, commute time, Census median rent, and rent as percentage of income come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates, the most recent complete release.
Cost of living and demographic figures were last published in 2023.
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Nearby cities in Maryland
How Baltimore, MD rent compares to other markets in the state.
| City | Avg Rent | vs Baltimore, MD | Properties |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frederick, MD | $2,204 | -18% | 15 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Baltimore, MD?
The average rent in Baltimore, MD is $2,701 per month, based on 102 units across 5 apartment buildings tracked by Average Rent. Prices are refreshed daily.
What is the cheapest apartment rent in Baltimore, MD?
The lowest available rent in Baltimore, MD starts at $1,485 per month. Availability changes daily and prices are refreshed each morning.
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Baltimore, MD?
1-bedroom apartments in Baltimore, MD average $2,201/mo. The lowest listed 1-bedroom starts at $1,717/mo across 37 units tracked.
How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in Baltimore, MD?
2-bedroom apartments in Baltimore, MD average $2,890/mo. Units start from $2,305/mo across 54 units currently listed.
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