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

The average size for a Downtown Baltimore, Baltimore City, MD apartment is 736 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 Downtown Baltimore?

As of Oct / 2025, the average rent in Downtown Baltimore is $1,667 per month, a 1.56% increase from last year’s average of $1,641.

How much does rent cost by apartment size in Downtown Baltimore?

In Downtown Baltimore, studios rent for $1,330 per month, one-bedroom units average $1,627 per month, two-bedrooms cost around $2,038 per month, and three-bedroom apartments rent for about $1,739 per month

What is the average apartment size in Downtown Baltimore?

The typical apartment in Downtown Baltimore offers about 736 sq. ft. square feet of living space, though actual sizes vary depending on layout and amenities.

How large are apartments by bedroom count in Downtown Baltimore?

Studio apartments in Downtown Baltimore average 454 sq. ft., one-bedrooms offer 709 sq. ft., two-bedrooms are about 1,064 sq. ft., and three-bedroom apartments average 1,216 sq. ft.

Downtown Baltimore, Baltimore City, MD Rental Market Trends

Q: What's the typical rent budget in Downtown Baltimore?

The typical rent budget in Downtown Baltimore ranges from $1,501 to $2,000 per month, with 49% of rentals in this range.

Q: Do most people rent or own in Downtown Baltimore?

In Downtown Baltimore, 85% of households rent while 15% 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 Downtown Baltimore is $1,667, a 1.56% increase compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $1,641.

Studio Apartments at $1,330 offer the most budget-friendly option with 454 square feet, ideal for single renters prioritizing location over space.

One-bedroom apartments provide 709 square feet for $1,627, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $2,038 offer 1,064 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Three-bedroom apartments deliver maximum space (1,216 sq ft) for $1,739, suitable for larger households.

Average rent in Downtown Baltimore, Baltimore City, MD

Last updated: November 18, 2025

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$1,667	736 sq. ft.
Studio	$1,330	454 sq. ft.
1 Bed	$1,627	709 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$2,038	1,064 sq. ft.
3 Beds	$1,739	1,216 sq. ft.

Downtown Baltimore, Baltimore City, MD rent trends

Rental prices in Downtown Baltimore, Baltimore City, MD have increased by 1.56% over the past year. The average rent moved from $1,641 to $1,667.

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

The largest share of rentals in Downtown Baltimore, Baltimore City, MD (49%) 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 Downtown Baltimore, Baltimore City, MD?

2,568 or 85% of the households in Downtown Baltimore, Baltimore City, MD are renter-occupied while 445 or 15% are owner-occupied.

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Most affordable neighborhoods in Downtown Baltimore?

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 Downtown Baltimore?

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 Downtown Baltimore is 17% higher than in Beechfield

$1,667

Downtown Baltimore rent is the same as Baltimore City average

Average Rent $1,667

$1,421

Beechfield rent is 15% 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 Downtown Baltimore 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.