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 Apr / 2026, the average rent in Hampden is $1,784 per month, a 1.77% increase from last years average of $1,753.

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 27% of rentals in this range.

Q: Do most people rent or own in Hampden?

In Hampden, 39% of households rent while 61% own their homes, based on the latest U.S. Census data.

Last updated: June 02, 2026 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Hampden is $1,784, a 1.77% increase compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $1,753.

One-bedroom apartments provide 629 square feet for $1,665, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $2,782 offer 1,093 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Average rent in Hampden, Baltimore City, MD

Last updated: June 02, 2026

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$1,784	686 sq. ft.
Studio	n/a	n/a
1 Bed	$1,665	629 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$2,782	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 1.77% over the past year. The average rent moved from $1,753 to $1,784.

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

The largest share of rentals in Hampden, Baltimore City, MD (27%) 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?

711 or 39% of the households in Hampden, Baltimore City, MD are renter-occupied while 1,090 or 61% are owner-occupied.

Most affordable neighborhoods in Hampden?

Frankford $1,016/month

Irvington $1,066/month

Reservoir Hill $1,066/month

All of these neighborhoods fall below the city wide average of $1,643/month.

Most expensive neighborhoods in Hampden?

Port Covington $2,501/month

Otterbein $2,606/month

Fells Point $2,607/month

These neighborhoods typically command higher rents due to location, amenities, and demand.

Average Rent in Baltimore City, MD By Neighborhood

Neighborhood	Average Rent
Fells Point	$2,607
Otterbein	$2,606
Port Covington	$2,501
Canton Industrial Area	$2,306
Riverside	$2,300
Canton	$2,288
Middle East	$2,203
South Baltimore	$2,188
Washington Hill	$2,184
Tuscany - Canterbury	$2,142
Downtown West Baltimore	$2,059
Charles Village	$1,920
Roland Park	$1,868
Bolton Hill	$1,828
Hampden	$1,784
Mid - Town Belvedere	$1,759
Cross Country	$1,690
Downtown Baltimore	$1,667
Mount Vernon	$1,554
Fallstaff	$1,528
Cheswolde	$1,519
Beechfield	$1,425
Franklintown	$1,406
Wakefield	$1,397
Brooklyn	$1,358
Oldtown	$1,336
Cylburn	$1,333
Rosemont East	$1,287
Madison Park	$1,274
Hamilton Hills	$1,259
Lakeland	$1,257
New Northwood	$1,252
Ten Hills	$1,150
Woodbourne Heights	$1,115
Central Park Heights	$1,109
East Arlington	$1,077
Reservoir Hill	$1,066
Irvington	$1,066
Frankford	$1,016

Baltimore City | Rent Comparison by Neighborhood

Rent in Hampden is 25% higher than in Beechfield

$1,784

Hampden rent is the same as Baltimore City average

Average Rent $1,784

$1,425

Beechfield rent is 20% lower than Baltimore City average

Average Rent $1,425

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.