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

The average size for a Canton, Baltimore City, MD apartment is 1,122 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 Canton?

As of Oct / 2025, the average rent in Canton is $2,216 per month, a 4.36% increase from last year’s average of $2,123.

How much does rent cost by apartment size in Canton?

In Canton, studios rent for $1,812 per month, one-bedroom units average $2,073 per month, two-bedrooms cost around $2,491 per month.

What is the average apartment size in Canton?

The typical apartment in Canton offers about 1,122 sq. ft. square feet of living space, though actual sizes vary depending on layout and amenities.

How large are apartments by bedroom count in Canton?

Studio apartments in Canton average 802 sq. ft., one-bedrooms offer 1,035 sq. ft., two-bedrooms are about 1,343 sq. ft.

Canton, Baltimore City, MD Rental Market Trends

Q: What's the typical rent budget in Canton?

The typical rent budget in Canton ranges from $1,501 to $2,000 per month, with 38% of rentals in this range.

Q: Do most people rent or own in Canton?

In Canton, 40% of households rent while 60% own their homes, based on the latest U.S. Census data.

Last updated: November 18, 2025 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Canton is $2,216, a 4.36% increase compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $2,123.

Studio Apartments at $1,812 offer the most budget-friendly option with 802 square feet, ideal for single renters prioritizing location over space.

One-bedroom apartments provide 1,035 square feet for $2,073, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $2,491 offer 1,343 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Average rent in Canton, Baltimore City, MD

Last updated: November 18, 2025

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$2,216	1,122 sq. ft.
Studio	$1,812	802 sq. ft.
1 Bed	$2,073	1,035 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$2,491	1,343 sq. ft.
3 Beds	n/a	n/a

Canton, Baltimore City, MD rent trends

Rental prices in Canton, Baltimore City, MD have increased by 4.36% over the past year. The average rent moved from $2,123 to $2,216.

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

The largest share of rentals in Canton, Baltimore City, MD (38%) 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 Canton, Baltimore City, MD?

8,180 or 40% of the households in Canton, Baltimore City, MD are renter-occupied while 12,140 or 60% are owner-occupied.

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Most affordable neighborhoods in Canton?

Frankford $1,020/month

Woodbourne Heights $1,044/month

East Arlington $1,044/month

All of these neighborhoods fall below the city wide average of $1,644/month.

Most expensive neighborhoods in Canton?

Canton Industrial Area $2,281/month

Fells Point $2,552/month

Otterbein $2,606/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	$2,606
Fells Point	$2,552
Canton Industrial Area	$2,281
Canton	$2,216
Middle East	$2,206
Tuscany - Canterbury	$2,144
South Baltimore	$2,127
Downtown West Baltimore	$2,124
Washington Hill	$2,089
Roland Park	$2,032
Hampden	$1,845
Charles Village	$1,845
Mid - Town Belvedere	$1,804
Bolton Hill	$1,728
Cross Country	$1,704
Downtown Baltimore	$1,667
Fallstaff	$1,577
Mount Vernon	$1,561
Cheswolde	$1,515
Franklintown	$1,450
Loch Raven	$1,431
Beechfield	$1,421
Oldtown	$1,395
Wakefield	$1,339
Rosemont East	$1,297
Madison Park	$1,285
Brooklyn	$1,279
Lakeland	$1,278
Hamilton Hills	$1,258
Ten Hills	$1,231
New Northwood	$1,124
Central Park Heights	$1,109
Reservoir Hill	$1,067
Irvington	$1,057
East Arlington	$1,044
Woodbourne Heights	$1,044
Frankford	$1,020

Baltimore City | Rent Comparison by Neighborhood

Rent in Canton is 56% higher than in Beechfield

$2,216

Canton rent is the same as Baltimore City average

Average Rent $2,216

$1,421

Beechfield rent is 36% lower than Baltimore City average

Average Rent $1,421

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 Canton 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.