Rent by ZIP · Baltimore city
Rent in Baltimore, MD 21201
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom here is $2,110 (+8.2% vs FY2026). Renters in this ZIP code pay a median $1,346 a month, including utilities.
Rent by number of bedrooms
| Size | SAFMR FY2027 | FY2026 | Change | Typical voucher range | Census median rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,600 | $1,430 | +11.9% | $1,440–1,760 | $1,306 ±$126 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,710 | $1,590 | +7.5% | $1,539–1,881 | $1,259 ±$138 |
| 2 bedrooms | $2,110 | $1,950 | +8.2% | $1,899–2,321 | $1,710 ±$142 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,640 | $2,480 | +6.5% | $2,376–2,904 | $1,518 ±$563 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,930 | $2,740 | +6.9% | $2,637–3,223 | $1,264 ±$191 |
Small Area FMRs for the Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD MSA. Fair Market Rents include utilities. The voucher range is the typical 90–110% band; your housing authority sets the actual payment standard.
Area-wide FMR for Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD MSA, 2 bedrooms: $2,006.
What renters pay in 21201
How rents are spread
Share of renter households paying cash rent, by monthly gross rent (rent plus utilities).
Nearby ZIP codes
| ZIP | Place | 2-bedroom FMR | Census median, 2 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21202 | Baltimore | $2,410 | $1,724 |
| 21204 | Towson | $2,340 | $2,127 |
| 21205 | Baltimore | $1,680 | $1,105 |
| 21206 | Baltimore | $1,680 | $1,268 |
| 21207 | Gwynn Oak | $1,760 | $1,441 |
| 21208 | Pikesville | $2,340 | $1,802 |
Fair Market Rents across Baltimore city, MD · All MD counties · What is Fair Market Rent?
Sources: HUD Small Area and county Fair Market Rents, FY2027 (effective October 1, 2026); U.S. Census Bureau, 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates. Census figures are survey estimates (±90% margin of error) and trail today's market. Place name from GeoNames. About the data.