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

The average size for a Riverside, Baltimore City, Baltimore City County, MD apartment is 904 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 Riverside?

As of Aug / 2026, the average rent in Riverside is $2,368 per month, a 2.41% increase from last years average of $2,312.

What is the average apartment size in Riverside?

The typical apartment in Riverside offers about 904 sq. ft. square feet of living space, though actual sizes vary depending on layout and amenities.

Riverside, Baltimore City, Baltimore City County, MD Rental Market Trends

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

The typical rent budget in Riverside ranges from $2,001 to $2,500 per month, with 49% of rentals in this range.

Q: Do most people rent or own in Riverside?

In Riverside, 49% of households rent while 51% own their homes, based on the latest U.S. Census data.

Last updated: September 04, 2026 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Riverside is $2,368, a 2.41% increase compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $2,312.

One-bedroom apartments provide 758 square feet for $2,120, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-bedroom units at $2,664 offer 1,125 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Average rent in Riverside, Baltimore City, Baltimore City County, MD

Last updated: September 04, 2026

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$2,368	904 sq. ft.
Studio	n/a	n/a
1 Bed	$2,120	758 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$2,664	1,125 sq. ft.
3 Beds	n/a	n/a

Riverside, Baltimore City, Baltimore City County, MD rent trends

Rental prices in Riverside, Baltimore City, Baltimore City County, MD have increased by 2.41% over the past year. The average rent moved from $2,312 to $2,368.

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

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

290 or 49% of the households in Riverside, Baltimore City, Baltimore City County, MD are renter-occupied while 299 or 51% are owner-occupied.

Most affordable neighborhoods in Riverside?

Glenham - Belhar $1,012/month

Irvington $1,024/month

Frankford $1,024/month

All of these neighborhoods fall below the city wide average of $1,650/month.

Most expensive neighborhoods in Riverside?

Inner Harbor $2,597/month

Fells Point $2,604/month

Otterbein $2,718/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	$2,718
Fells Point	$2,604
Inner Harbor	$2,597
Port Covington	$2,549
Riverside	$2,354
South Baltimore	$2,311
Canton	$2,295
Middle East	$2,295
Canton Industrial Area	$2,287
Washington Hill	$2,285
Bolton Hill	$1,891
Tuscany - Canterbury	$1,891
Downtown West Baltimore	$1,821
Roland Park	$1,814
Hampden	$1,790
Mid - Town Belvedere	$1,764
Charles Village	$1,735
Cross Country	$1,656
Downtown Baltimore	$1,629
Mount Vernon	$1,550
Cheswolde	$1,533
Wakefield	$1,498
Westgate	$1,491
Fallstaff	$1,481
Franklintown	$1,407
Beechfield	$1,395
Cylburn	$1,376
Brooklyn	$1,351
Oldtown	$1,331
Madison Park	$1,303
Rosemont East	$1,289
Lakeland	$1,277
New Northwood	$1,258
Ten Hills	$1,214
Hamilton Hills	$1,172
Woodbourne Heights	$1,142
Reservoir Hill	$1,121
Central Park Heights	$1,109
East Arlington	$1,080
Frankford	$1,024
Irvington	$1,024
Glenham - Belhar	$1,012

Baltimore City | Rent Comparison by Neighborhood

Rent in Riverside is 69% higher than in Beechfield

$2,354

Riverside rent is 1% lower than Baltimore City average

Average Rent $2,354

$1,395

Beechfield rent is 41% lower than Baltimore City average

Average Rent $1,395

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 Riverside 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.