Brooklyn, Baltimore City, MD Rental Market Trends
Last updated: February 24, 2026 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau
Highlights
The average rent for an apartment in Brooklyn is $1,275, a 8.26% decrease compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $1,389.
One-bedroom apartments provide 533 square feet for $1,049, balancing privacy and affordability.
Average rent in Brooklyn, Baltimore City, MD
Last updated: February 24, 2026
| Average Rent | Average Apartment Size | |
|---|---|---|
| All Rentals | $1,275 | 658 sq. ft. |
| Studio | n/a | n/a |
| 1 Bed | $1,049 | 533 sq. ft. |
| 2 Beds | n/a | n/a |
| 3 Beds | n/a | n/a |
Brooklyn, Baltimore City, MD rent trends
Rental prices in Brooklyn, Baltimore City, MD have decreased by 8.26% over the past year. The average rent moved from $1,389 to $1,275.
What's the typical rent budget in Brooklyn, Baltimore City, MD?
The largest share of rentals in Brooklyn, Baltimore City, MD (57%) fall between - per month. This suggests that most people succesfully find suitable apartments within this price.
Do most people rent or own in Brooklyn, Baltimore City, MD?
4,620 or 46% of the households in Brooklyn, Baltimore City, MD are renter-occupied while 5,349 or 54% are owner-occupied.
Most affordable neighborhoods in Brooklyn?
West Hills $995/month
Frankford $1,013/month
Woodbourne Heights $1,041/month
All of these neighborhoods fall below the city wide average of $1,634/month.Most expensive neighborhoods in Brooklyn?
Otterbein $2,530/month
Fells Point $2,530/month
Inner Harbor $2,658/month
These neighborhoods typically command higher rents due to location, amenities, and demand.Average Rent in Baltimore City, MD By Neighborhood
| Neighborhood | Average Rent |
|---|---|
| Inner Harbor | $2,658 |
| Fells Point | $2,530 |
| Otterbein | $2,530 |
| Canton Industrial Area | $2,277 |
| Riverside | $2,251 |
| Canton | $2,216 |
| Middle East | $2,202 |
| South Baltimore | $2,130 |
| Downtown West Baltimore | $2,124 |
| Tuscany - Canterbury | $2,110 |
| Washington Hill | $2,098 |
| Locust Point Industrial Area | $2,072 |
| Roland Park | $1,953 |
| Charles Village | $1,945 |
| Hampden | $1,839 |
| Mid - Town Belvedere | $1,791 |
| Cross Country | $1,718 |
| Bolton Hill | $1,681 |
| Downtown Baltimore | $1,636 |
| Fallstaff | $1,574 |
| Mount Vernon | $1,525 |
| Cheswolde | $1,493 |
| Westgate | $1,461 |
| Beechfield | $1,434 |
| Franklintown | $1,416 |
| Loch Raven | $1,403 |
| University of Maryland | $1,392 |
| Cylburn | $1,389 |
| Oldtown | $1,368 |
| Wakefield | $1,337 |
| Glen | $1,321 |
| Rosemont East | $1,306 |
| Madison Park | $1,280 |
| Brooklyn | $1,275 |
| Lakeland | $1,274 |
| New Northwood | $1,261 |
| Hamilton Hills | $1,255 |
| West Forest Park | $1,172 |
| Ten Hills | $1,162 |
| Central Park Heights | $1,109 |
| Pen Lucy | $1,086 |
| Reservoir Hill | $1,064 |
| Glenham - Belhar | $1,063 |
| Irvington | $1,054 |
| East Arlington | $1,041 |
| Woodbourne Heights | $1,041 |
| Frankford | $1,013 |
| West Hills | $995 |
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Baltimore City | Rent Comparison by Neighborhood
Rent in Brooklyn is 11% lower than in Beechfield
$1,275
Brooklyn rent is the same as Baltimore City average
Average Rent
$1,275
$1,434
Beechfield rent is 13% higher than Baltimore City average
Average Rent
$1,434
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 Brooklyn 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.