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 Jan / 2026, the average rent in Riverside is $2,251 per month, a 4.8% decrease from last years average of $2,364.

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 $1,501 to $2,000 per month, with 40% 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: February 23, 2026 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Riverside is $2,251, a 4.8% decrease compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $2,364.

One-bedroom apartments provide 758 square feet for $2,023, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $2,535 offer 1,125 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Three-bedroom apartments deliver maximum space (1,392 sq ft) for $3,615, suitable for larger households.

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

Last updated: February 23, 2026

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$2,251	904 sq. ft.
Studio	n/a	n/a
1 Bed	$2,023	758 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$2,535	1,125 sq. ft.
3 Beds	$3,615	1,392 sq. ft.

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

Rental prices in Riverside, Baltimore City, Baltimore City County, MD have decreased by 4.8% over the past year. The average rent moved from $2,364 to $2,251.

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 (40%) fall between $1,501-$2,000 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?

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 Riverside?

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

Baltimore City | Rent Comparison by Neighborhood

Rent in Riverside is 57% higher than in Beechfield

$2,251

Riverside rent is the same as Baltimore City average

Average Rent $2,251

$1,434

Beechfield rent is 36% lower 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 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.