Rent by ZIP · Baltimore County
Rent in Baltimore, MD 21209
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom here is $2,280 (+10.7% vs FY2026). Renters in this ZIP code pay a median $1,655 a month, including utilities.
Rent by number of bedrooms
| Size | SAFMR FY2027 | FY2026 | Change | Typical voucher range | Census median rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,730 | $1,510 | +14.6% | $1,557–1,903 | $1,416 ±$301 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,850 | $1,680 | +10.1% | $1,665–2,035 | $1,347 ±$52 |
| 2 bedrooms | $2,280 | $2,060 | +10.7% | $2,052–2,508 | $1,732 ±$34 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,850 | $2,620 | +8.8% | $2,565–3,135 | $2,233 ±$268 |
| 4 bedrooms | $3,170 | $2,900 | +9.3% | $2,853–3,487 | $2,612 ±$389 |
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 21209
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21208 | Pikesville | $2,340 | $1,802 |
| 21210 | Baltimore | $1,870 | $1,882 |
| 21207 | Gwynn Oak | $1,760 | $1,441 |
| 21211 | Baltimore | $2,020 | $1,736 |
| 21206 | Baltimore | $1,680 | $1,268 |
| 21212 | Baltimore | $1,820 | $1,324 |
Fair Market Rents across Baltimore County, 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.