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

The average size for a Hampden, Baltimore City, MD apartment is 686 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 Hampden?

As of Oct / 2025, the average rent in Hampden is $1,845 per month, a 9.04% increase from last year’s average of $1,692.

What is the average apartment size in Hampden?

The typical apartment in Hampden offers about 686 sq. ft. square feet of living space, though actual sizes vary depending on layout and amenities.

Hampden, Baltimore City, MD Rental Market Trends

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

The typical rent budget in Hampden ranges from $1,001 to $1,500 per month, with 26% of rentals in this range.

Q: Do most people rent or own in Hampden?

In Hampden, 43% of households rent while 57% own their homes, based on the latest U.S. Census data.

Last updated: November 19, 2025 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Hampden is $1,845, a 9.04% increase compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $1,692.

One-bedroom apartments provide 629 square feet for $1,732, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $2,780 offer 1,093 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Average rent in Hampden, Baltimore City, MD

Last updated: November 19, 2025

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$1,845	686 sq. ft.
Studio	n/a	n/a
1 Bed	$1,732	629 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$2,780	1,093 sq. ft.
3 Beds	n/a	n/a

Hampden, Baltimore City, MD rent trends

Rental prices in Hampden, Baltimore City, MD have increased by 9.04% over the past year. The average rent moved from $1,692 to $1,845.

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

The largest share of rentals in Hampden, Baltimore City, MD (26%) fall between $1,001-$1,500 per month. This suggests that most people succesfully find suitable apartments within this price.

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

3,612 or 43% of the households in Hampden, Baltimore City, MD are renter-occupied while 4,782 or 57% are owner-occupied.

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Most affordable neighborhoods in Hampden?

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 Hampden?

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 Hampden is 30% higher than in Beechfield

$1,845

Hampden rent is the same as Baltimore City average

Average Rent $1,845

$1,421

Beechfield rent is 23% 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 Hampden 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.