← Rent by cityTypical monthly rent in Baltimore, MD, over the past three years
Rent in Baltimore, MD
Data as of August 2026 · Zillow Observed Rent Index
Typical rent
$1,802
1-year change
+3.7%
3-year change
+10.6%
Metro, 1-year change
+2.6%
Rents in Baltimore rose +3.7%, faster than the US overall (+2.5%). Expect landlords to push; compare your offer with your own ZIP, which can differ a lot from the city.
Typical rent in Baltimore, past 3 years
All unit sizes, monthly
Show as a table
| Month | Typical rent |
|---|---|
| Aug 2026 | $1,802 |
| Jul 2026 | $1,793 |
| Jun 2026 | $1,773 |
| May 2026 | $1,761 |
| Apr 2026 | $1,750 |
| Mar 2026 | $1,749 |
| Feb 2026 | $1,750 |
| Jan 2026 | $1,752 |
| Dec 2025 | $1,746 |
| Nov 2025 | $1,751 |
| Oct 2025 | $1,748 |
| Sep 2025 | $1,747 |
| Aug 2025 | $1,737 |
| Jul 2025 | $1,734 |
| Jun 2025 | $1,731 |
| May 2025 | $1,730 |
| Apr 2025 | $1,723 |
| Mar 2025 | $1,716 |
| Feb 2025 | $1,709 |
| Jan 2025 | $1,707 |
| Dec 2024 | $1,703 |
| Nov 2024 | $1,696 |
| Oct 2024 | $1,693 |
| Sep 2024 | $1,681 |
| Aug 2024 | $1,680 |
| Jul 2024 | $1,674 |
| Jun 2024 | $1,675 |
| May 2024 | $1,669 |
| Apr 2024 | $1,656 |
| Mar 2024 | $1,642 |
| Feb 2024 | $1,629 |
| Jan 2024 | $1,622 |
| Dec 2023 | $1,614 |
| Nov 2023 | $1,614 |
| Oct 2023 | $1,616 |
| Sep 2023 | $1,627 |
| Aug 2023 | $1,629 |
Estimated typical rent by size
| Studio | $1,570 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,540 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,840 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,070 |
| 4+ bedrooms | $2,530 |
City typical rent × MD bedroom ratios from the Census American Community Survey. Rough guide only.
Check your own increase
ZIP-level trends can differ a lot from the city average.
By ZIP code
| ZIP | Typical rent | 1-year change |
|---|---|---|
| 21201 | $1,500 | +1.2% |
| 21202 | $1,773 | +4.5% |
| 21205 | $1,852 | +4.4% |
| 21206 | $1,563 | +4.8% |
| 21209 | $1,796 | +4.2% |
| 21210 | $1,895 | +1.3% |
| 21211 | $2,086 | +3.8% |
| 21212 | $1,825 | +2.7% |
| 21213 | $1,715 | +5.3% |
| 21214 | $1,497 | – |
| 21215 | $1,321 | +4.4% |
| 21216 | $1,616 | +4.4% |
| 21217 | $1,583 | +4.3% |
| 21218 | $1,441 | +1.6% |
| 21223 | $1,608 | +3.3% |
| 21224 | $2,182 | +4.7% |
| 21229 | $1,566 | −0.9% |
| 21230 | $2,220 | +3.0% |
| 21231 | $2,324 | +4.6% |
| 21239 | $1,472 | +6.7% |
Negotiating a renewal in Baltimore
- Check your own ZIP, not just the city: in Baltimore, ZIP-level changes over the past year range from −0.9% to +6.7%.
- Start 60–90 days before your lease ends, before you're short on time to look elsewhere.
- Lead with wanting to stay, then the numbers: your increase next to the local trend, with the source named.
- Name a specific number, and offer something in return, like a longer lease, if you can.
- Get any agreement in writing before you sign the renewal.