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 Mar / 2026, the average rent in Downtown Baltimore is $1,661 per month, a 1.1% increase from last years average of $1,643.

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

In Downtown Baltimore, studios rent for $1,378 per month, one-bedroom units average $1,587 per month, two-bedrooms cost around $2,064 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 449 sq. ft., one-bedrooms offer 711 sq. ft., two-bedrooms are about 1,064 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 42% 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: April 22, 2026 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Downtown Baltimore is $1,661, a 1.1% increase compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $1,643.

Studio Apartments at $1,378 offer the most budget-friendly option with 449 square feet, ideal for single renters prioritizing location over space.

One-bedroom apartments provide 711 square feet for $1,587, balancing privacy and affordability.

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

Average rent in Downtown Baltimore, Baltimore City, MD

Last updated: April 22, 2026

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$1,661	736 sq. ft.
Studio	$1,378	449 sq. ft.
1 Bed	$1,587	711 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$2,064	1,064 sq. ft.
3 Beds	n/a	n/a

Downtown Baltimore, Baltimore City, MD rent trends

Rental prices in Downtown Baltimore, Baltimore City, MD have increased by 1.1% over the past year. The average rent moved from $1,643 to $1,661.

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

The largest share of rentals in Downtown Baltimore, Baltimore City, MD (42%) 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.

Most affordable neighborhoods in Downtown Baltimore?

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 Downtown Baltimore?

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 Downtown Baltimore is 9% lower than in Bolton Hill

$1,661

Downtown Baltimore rent is the same as Baltimore City average

Average Rent $1,661

$1,821

Bolton Hill rent is 10% higher 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 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.