Rent by ZIP · Baltimore city
Rent in Baltimore, MD 21212
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom here is $1,820 (+2.8% vs FY2026). Renters in this ZIP code pay a median $1,368 a month, including utilities.
Rent by number of bedrooms
| Size | SAFMR FY2027 | FY2026 | Change | Typical voucher range | Census median rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,380 | $1,270 | +8.7% | $1,242–1,518 | – |
| 1 bedroom | $1,470 | $1,450 | +1.4% | $1,323–1,617 | $900 ±$221 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,820 | $1,770 | +2.8% | $1,638–2,002 | $1,324 ±$96 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,280 | $2,280 | 0% | $2,052–2,508 | $1,788 ±$83 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,530 | $2,550 | -0.8% | $2,277–2,783 | $1,942 ±$253 |
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 21212
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21211 | Baltimore | $2,020 | $1,736 |
| 21213 | Baltimore | $1,720 | $1,408 |
| 21210 | Baltimore | $1,870 | $1,882 |
| 21214 | Baltimore | $1,680 | $1,349 |
| 21209 | Baltimore | $2,280 | $1,732 |
| 21215 | Baltimore | $1,680 | $1,267 |
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.