Average Rent in Baltimore, MD (2026)
Typical asking rent in Baltimore is $1,702. Across the 21 ZIP codes with data it runs from $1,391 to $2,327, so which side of town you buy on matters as much as the city average. Data as of June 2026.
Rent by ZIP code in Baltimore
| ZIP code | County | Typical rent | vs city median |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21231 | Baltimore City | $2,327 | +37% |
| 21230 | Baltimore City | $2,266 | +33% |
| 21211 | Baltimore City | $2,182 | +28% |
| 21224 | Baltimore City | $2,118 | +24% |
| 21212 | Baltimore City | $1,885 | +11% |
| 21209 | Baltimore County | $1,853 | +9% |
| 21210 | Baltimore City | $1,844 | +8% |
| 21205 | Baltimore City | $1,791 | +5% |
| 21202 | Baltimore City | $1,751 | +3% |
| 21213 | Baltimore City | $1,748 | +3% |
| 21229 | Baltimore City | $1,702 | 0% |
| 21216 | Baltimore City | $1,687 | -1% |
| 21217 | Baltimore City | $1,637 | -4% |
| 21201 | Baltimore City | $1,571 | -8% |
| 21226 | Anne Arundel County | $1,548 | -9% |
| 21223 | Baltimore City | $1,546 | -9% |
| 21206 | Baltimore City | $1,525 | -10% |
| 21239 | Baltimore City | $1,475 | -13% |
| 21214 | Baltimore City | $1,426 | -16% |
| 21215 | Baltimore City | $1,405 | -17% |
| 21218 | Baltimore City | $1,391 | -18% |
How to use these numbers
These are Zillow Observed Rent Index values, a smoothed measure of typical asking rent for single family homes, condos, and apartments in each ZIP code. They describe what units are listed for, not what any specific unit will get. Condition, bedroom count, and the exact block all move the number.
If you are underwriting a purchase, use the ZIP figure rather than the city median, and then verify against live listings for the same bedroom count before you commit. Baltimore sits in the Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD metro area.
Other Maryland cities
Would a rental in Baltimore cash flow?
Start the analyzer with the Baltimore median rent of $1,702 and add a real purchase price to see cash flow, cap rate, and cash-on-cash return.