Rent by ZIP code in Baltimore
| ZIP code | County | Typical rent | vs city median |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21231 | Baltimore City | $2,356 | +41% |
| 21230 | Baltimore City | $2,229 | +34% |
| 21224 | Baltimore City | $2,214 | +33% |
| 21211 | Baltimore City | $2,188 | +31% |
| 21212 | Baltimore City | $1,908 | +14% |
| 21210 | Baltimore City | $1,896 | +14% |
| 21205 | Baltimore City | $1,832 | +10% |
| 21209 | Baltimore County | $1,810 | +8% |
| 21202 | Baltimore City | $1,766 | +6% |
| 21213 | Baltimore City | $1,709 | +2% |
| 21216 | Baltimore City | $1,669 | 0% |
| 21206 | Baltimore City | $1,639 | -2% |
| 21229 | Baltimore City | $1,634 | -2% |
| 21217 | Baltimore City | $1,576 | -6% |
| 21223 | Baltimore City | $1,536 | -8% |
| 21201 | Baltimore City | $1,514 | -9% |
| 21239 | Baltimore City | $1,482 | -11% |
| 21226 | Anne Arundel County | $1,454 | -13% |
| 21214 | Baltimore City | $1,453 | -13% |
| 21218 | Baltimore City | $1,395 | -16% |
| 21215 | Baltimore City | $1,335 | -20% |
Rent by bedroom count in Baltimore
Zillow's index above blends every unit size into one number. For a bedroom level view, these are HUD's FY2027 Fair Market Rents for Baltimore city. They include utilities and sit near the 40th percentile of the market, so treat them as the low side of what a typical unit lists for.
| Unit size | FY2027 Fair Market Rent | Change from FY2026 |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,523 | +11.8% |
| 1 bedroom | $1,625 | +7.5% |
| 2 bedroom | $2,006 | +8.0% |
| 3 bedroom | $2,509 | +6.4% |
| 4 bedroom | $2,789 | +6.8% |
Source: HUD Fair Market Rents. Updates when HUD publishes a new fiscal year.
Is rent going up or down in Baltimore?
Typical rent across Baltimore City is $1,801 as of August 2026. That is up 3.8% from a year earlier and up 23.1% over five years.
| Year | Typical rent, Baltimore City | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $1,504 | +10.3% |
| 2022 | $1,584 | +5.3% |
| 2023 | $1,626 | +2.6% |
| 2024 | $1,707 | +5.0% |
| 2025 | $1,746 | +2.2% |
| 2026 (through August) | $1,801 | +3.2% |
Zillow Observed Rent Index for the county, all home types, last published month of each year. Each row is compared with the end of the year before it.
Baltimore rent questions
- What is the average rent in Baltimore, MD?
- Typical asking rent in Baltimore is $1,669 a month as of July 2026, across 21 ZIP codes. By ZIP code it runs from $1,335 to $2,356.
- How much is rent for a 2 bedroom in Baltimore?
- HUD's FY2027 Fair Market Rent for a two bedroom in Baltimore city is $2,006 a month including utilities. A one bedroom is $1,625 and a three bedroom is $2,509. Fair Market Rent is set near the 40th percentile, so a typical unit lists somewhat higher.
- Is rent going up or down in Baltimore?
- Rent is rising. Typical rent in Baltimore City is $1,801 as of August 2026, up 3.8% from a year earlier.
- What is the cheapest ZIP code to rent in Baltimore?
- ZIP 21215 has the lowest typical asking rent in Baltimore at $1,335 a month, compared with $1,669 for the city overall.
- How much income do you need to rent in Baltimore?
- Most landlords look for gross income of about three times the rent. At the typical Baltimore rent of $1,669, that is about $5,007 a month, or $60,084 a year. This is a common screening rule of thumb, and individual landlords set their own.
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.