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

The average size for a Downtown Baltimore, Baltimore City, MD apartment is 736 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 Downtown Baltimore?

As of Feb / 2026, the average rent in Downtown Baltimore is $1,646 per month, a 0.21% increase from last years average of $1,643.

How much does rent cost by apartment size in Downtown Baltimore?

In Downtown Baltimore, studios rent for $1,361 per month, one-bedroom units average $1,575 per month, two-bedrooms cost around $2,045 per month, and three-bedroom apartments rent for about $1,711 per month

What is the average apartment size in Downtown Baltimore?

The typical apartment in Downtown Baltimore offers about 736 sq. ft. square feet of living space, though actual sizes vary depending on layout and amenities.

How large are apartments by bedroom count in Downtown Baltimore?

Studio apartments in Downtown Baltimore average 449 sq. ft., one-bedrooms offer 711 sq. ft., two-bedrooms are about 1,064 sq. ft., and three-bedroom apartments average 1,194 sq. ft.

Downtown Baltimore, Baltimore City, MD Rental Market Trends

Q: What's the typical rent budget in Downtown Baltimore?

The typical rent budget in Downtown Baltimore ranges from $1,001 to $1,500 per month, with 42% of rentals in this range.

Q: Do most people rent or own in Downtown Baltimore?

In Downtown Baltimore, 85% of households rent while 15% own their homes, based on the latest U.S. Census data.

Last updated: April 10, 2026 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Downtown Baltimore is $1,646, a 0.21% increase compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $1,643.

Studio Apartments at $1,361 offer the most budget-friendly option with 449 square feet, ideal for single renters prioritizing location over space.

One-bedroom apartments provide 711 square feet for $1,575, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $2,045 offer 1,064 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Three-bedroom apartments deliver maximum space (1,194 sq ft) for $1,711, suitable for larger households.

Average rent in Downtown Baltimore, Baltimore City, MD

Last updated: April 10, 2026

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$1,646	736 sq. ft.
Studio	$1,361	449 sq. ft.
1 Bed	$1,575	711 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$2,045	1,064 sq. ft.
3 Beds	$1,711	1,194 sq. ft.

Downtown Baltimore, Baltimore City, MD rent trends

Rental prices in Downtown Baltimore, Baltimore City, MD have increased by 0.21% over the past year. The average rent moved from $1,643 to $1,646.

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

The largest share of rentals in Downtown Baltimore, Baltimore City, MD (42%) 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 Downtown Baltimore, Baltimore City, MD?

2,654 or 85% of the households in Downtown Baltimore, Baltimore City, MD are renter-occupied while 462 or 15% are owner-occupied.

Most affordable neighborhoods in Downtown Baltimore?

Frankford $1,040/month

West Hills $1,064/month

Reservoir Hill $1,091/month

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

Most expensive neighborhoods in Downtown Baltimore?

Fells Point $2,569/month

Otterbein $2,574/month

Inner Harbor $2,639/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	$2,639
Otterbein	$2,574
Fells Point	$2,569
Canton Industrial Area	$2,306
Canton	$2,301
Riverside	$2,290
Middle East	$2,255
South Baltimore	$2,208
Washington Hill	$2,192
Tuscany - Canterbury	$2,108
Downtown West Baltimore	$2,053
Roland Park	$2,002
Charles Village	$2,000
Locust Point Industrial Area	$1,918
Bolton Hill	$1,801
Hampden	$1,789
Mid - Town Belvedere	$1,741
Cross Country	$1,721
Downtown Baltimore	$1,646
Fallstaff	$1,540
Mount Vernon	$1,534
Cheswolde	$1,491
Westgate	$1,482
Beechfield	$1,459
University of Maryland	$1,451
Franklintown	$1,430
Wakefield	$1,427
Brooklyn	$1,370
Oldtown	$1,368
Loch Raven	$1,365
Cylburn	$1,349
Glen	$1,340
Lakeland	$1,287
Hamilton Hills	$1,285
Rosemont East	$1,284
Madison Park	$1,270
New Northwood	$1,232
Ten Hills	$1,221
West Forest Park	$1,147
Pen Lucy	$1,143
Woodbourne Heights	$1,143
Central Park Heights	$1,109
East Arlington	$1,103
Glenham - Belhar	$1,092
Irvington	$1,092
Reservoir Hill	$1,091
West Hills	$1,064
Frankford	$1,040

Baltimore City | Rent Comparison by Neighborhood

Rent in Downtown Baltimore is 13% higher than in Beechfield

$1,646

Downtown Baltimore rent is the same as Baltimore City average

Average Rent $1,646

$1,459

Beechfield rent is 11% lower than Baltimore City average

Average Rent $1,459

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 Downtown Baltimore 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.