What is the average apartment size in Bolton Hill, Baltimore City, MD?

The average size for a Bolton Hill, Baltimore City, MD apartment is 775 square feet, but this number varies greatly depending on unit type, with cheap and luxury alternatives for houses and apartments alike. Studio apartments are the smallest and most affordable, 1-bedroom apartments are closer to the average, while 2-bedroom apartments and 3-bedroom apartments offer a more generous square footage.

What is the average rent in Bolton Hill?

As of Jul / 2026, the average rent in Bolton Hill is $1,891 per month, a 20.8% increase from last years average of $1,566.

What is the average apartment size in Bolton Hill?

The typical apartment in Bolton Hill offers about 775 sq. ft. square feet of living space, though actual sizes vary depending on layout and amenities.

Bolton Hill, Baltimore City, MD Rental Market Trends

Q: What's the typical rent budget in Bolton Hill?

The typical rent budget in Bolton Hill ranges from $1,501 to $2,000 per month, with 65% of rentals in this range.

Q: Do most people rent or own in Bolton Hill?

In Bolton Hill, 70% of households rent while 30% own their homes, based on the latest U.S. Census data.

Last updated: August 04, 2026 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Bolton Hill is $1,891, a 20.8% increase compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $1,566.

One-bedroom apartments provide 718 square feet for $1,817, balancing privacy and affordability.

Average rent in Bolton Hill, Baltimore City, MD

Last updated: August 04, 2026

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$1,891	775 sq. ft.
Studio	n/a	n/a
1 Bed	$1,817	718 sq. ft.
2 Beds	n/a	n/a
3 Beds	n/a	n/a

Bolton Hill, Baltimore City, MD rent trends

Rental prices in Bolton Hill, Baltimore City, MD have increased by 20.8% over the past year. The average rent moved from $1,566 to $1,891.

What's the typical rent budget in Bolton Hill, Baltimore City, MD?

The largest share of rentals in Bolton Hill, Baltimore City, MD (65%) fall between $1,501-$2,000 per month. This suggests that most people succesfully find suitable apartments within this price.

Do most people rent or own in Bolton Hill, Baltimore City, MD?

997 or 70% of the households in Bolton Hill, Baltimore City, MD are renter-occupied while 428 or 30% are owner-occupied.

Most affordable neighborhoods in Bolton Hill?

Glenham - Belhar $1,015/month

Irvington $1,027/month

Frankford $1,042/month

All of these neighborhoods fall below the city wide average of $1,653/month.

Most expensive neighborhoods in Bolton Hill?

Port Covington $2,558/month

Fells Point $2,585/month

Otterbein $2,666/month

These neighborhoods typically command higher rents due to location, amenities, and demand.

Average Rent in Baltimore City, MD By Neighborhood

Neighborhood	Average Rent
Otterbein	$2,666
Fells Point	$2,585
Port Covington	$2,558
Riverside	$2,377
Canton Industrial Area	$2,307
Middle East	$2,307
Washington Hill	$2,288
Canton	$2,287
South Baltimore	$2,281
Tuscany - Canterbury	$2,108
Charles Village	$1,930
Bolton Hill	$1,899
Hampden	$1,875
Roland Park	$1,825
Mid - Town Belvedere	$1,774
Downtown West Baltimore	$1,763
Cross Country	$1,661
Downtown Baltimore	$1,647
Mount Vernon	$1,531
Cheswolde	$1,527
Wakefield	$1,518
Fallstaff	$1,503
Westgate	$1,495
Franklintown	$1,391
Cylburn	$1,379
Beechfield	$1,379
Oldtown	$1,334
Brooklyn	$1,331
Madison Park	$1,308
Rosemont East	$1,294
Lakeland	$1,280
New Northwood	$1,261
Hamilton Hills	$1,190
Ten Hills	$1,182
Woodbourne Heights	$1,153
Reservoir Hill	$1,124
Central Park Heights	$1,109
East Arlington	$1,093
Frankford	$1,042
Irvington	$1,027
Glenham - Belhar	$1,015

Baltimore City | Rent Comparison by Neighborhood

Rent in Bolton Hill is 38% higher than in Beechfield

$1,899

Bolton Hill rent is 1% higher than Baltimore City average

Average Rent $1,899

$1,379

Beechfield rent is 27% lower than Baltimore City average

Average Rent $1,379

Where this data comes from

The rental statistics on this page were compiled by RentCafe.com, a nationwide apartment search website trusted by millions of renters to find apartments and houses for rent throughout the U.S.

Rent prices, trends, and apartment sizes were calculated based on data from our sister company, Yardi Matrix, an apartment market intelligence solution that covers approximately 90% of the U.S. metro area population. The data includes comprehensive information on all Bolton Hill apartment buildings with 50 or more units, totaling 23.5 million apartments across 181 U.S. markets.

Housing composition data was sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau, using the most recently available information by tenure.