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 Mar / 2026, the average rent in Riverside is $2,293 per month, a 2.77% decrease from last years average of $2,358.

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 43% of rentals in this range.

Q: Do most people rent or own in Riverside?

In Riverside, 51% of households rent while 50% own their homes, based on the latest U.S. Census data.

Last updated: April 23, 2026 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Riverside is $2,293, a 2.77% decrease compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $2,358.

One-bedroom apartments provide 758 square feet for $2,040, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $2,592 offer 1,125 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

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

Last updated: April 23, 2026

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$2,293	904 sq. ft.
Studio	n/a	n/a
1 Bed	$2,040	758 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$2,592	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 decreased by 2.77% over the past year. The average rent moved from $2,358 to $2,293.

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 (43%) 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?

289 or 51% of the households in Riverside, Baltimore City, Baltimore City County, MD are renter-occupied while 284 or 50% are owner-occupied.

Most affordable neighborhoods in Riverside?

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 Riverside?

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 Bolton Hill is 33% higher than in Brooklyn

$1,821

Bolton Hill rent is 21% lower than Baltimore City average

Average Rent $1,821

$1,365

Brooklyn rent is 40% lower than Baltimore City average

Average Rent $1,365

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.