Rent by ZIP · Baltimore city
Rent in Baltimore, MD 21218
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom here is $1,680 (-5.1% vs FY2026). Renters in this ZIP code pay a median $1,264 a month, including utilities.
Rent by number of bedrooms
| Size | SAFMR FY2027 | FY2026 | Change | Typical voucher range | Census median rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,280 | $1,270 | +0.8% | $1,152–1,408 | $798 ±$215 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,360 | $1,450 | -6.2% | $1,224–1,496 | $1,061 ±$68 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,680 | $1,770 | -5.1% | $1,512–1,848 | $1,402 ±$142 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,130 | $2,280 | -6.6% | $1,917–2,343 | $1,711 ±$83 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,350 | $2,550 | -7.8% | $2,115–2,585 | $1,779 ±$260 |
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 21218
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21217 | Baltimore | $1,680 | $1,215 |
| 21219 | Sparrows Point | $1,770 | $1,600 |
| 21216 | Baltimore | $1,680 | $1,344 |
| 21220 | Middle River | $2,040 | $1,706 |
| 21215 | Baltimore | $1,680 | $1,267 |
| 21221 | Essex | $1,680 | $1,340 |
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.