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 Mar / 2026, the average rent in Canton is $2,287 per month, a 1.56% increase from last years average of $2,252.

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.

Canton, Baltimore City, MD Rental Market Trends

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

The typical rent budget in Canton ranges from $2,001 to $2,500 per month, with 58% 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: April 23, 2026 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Canton is $2,287, a 1.56% increase compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $2,252.

One-bedroom apartments provide 1,035 square feet for $2,190, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $2,531 offer 1,343 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Average rent in Canton, Baltimore City, MD

Last updated: April 23, 2026

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$2,287	1,122 sq. ft.
Studio	n/a	n/a
1 Bed	$2,190	1,035 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$2,531	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 1.56% over the past year. The average rent moved from $2,252 to $2,287.

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

The largest share of rentals in Canton, Baltimore City, MD (58%) fall between $2,001-$2,500 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?

350 or 40% of the households in Canton, Baltimore City, MD are renter-occupied while 520 or 60% are owner-occupied.

Most affordable neighborhoods in Canton?

Frankford $1,032/month

Reservoir Hill $1,083/month

Irvington $1,084/month

All of these neighborhoods fall below the city wide average of $1,652/month.

Most expensive neighborhoods in Canton?

Canton Industrial Area $2,302/month

Fells Point $2,599/month

Otterbein $2,602/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	$2,602
Fells Point	$2,599
Canton Industrial Area	$2,302
Canton	$2,287
Middle East	$2,239
South Baltimore	$2,203
Washington Hill	$2,190
Tuscany - Canterbury	$2,137
Downtown West Baltimore	$2,052
Roland Park	$2,026
Charles Village	$1,931
Bolton Hill	$1,821
Hampden	$1,786
Mid - Town Belvedere	$1,752
Cross Country	$1,717
Downtown Baltimore	$1,661
Mount Vernon	$1,539
Fallstaff	$1,525
Cheswolde	$1,511
Franklintown	$1,446
Wakefield	$1,419
Brooklyn	$1,365
Oldtown	$1,358
Rosemont East	$1,283
Hamilton Hills	$1,280
Lakeland	$1,278
Madison Park	$1,269
New Northwood	$1,250
Woodbourne Heights	$1,134
Ten Hills	$1,119
Central Park Heights	$1,109
East Arlington	$1,095
Irvington	$1,084
Reservoir Hill	$1,083
Frankford	$1,032

Baltimore City | Rent Comparison by Neighborhood

Rent in Canton is 26% higher than in Bolton Hill

$2,287

Canton rent is the same as Baltimore City average

Average Rent $2,287

$1,821

Bolton Hill rent is 20% lower than Baltimore City average

Average Rent $1,821

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.