Rent by ZIP · Baltimore city
Rent in Baltimore, MD 21224
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom here is $2,290 (+6.5% vs FY2026). Renters in this ZIP code pay a median $1,778 a month, including utilities.
Rent by number of bedrooms
| Size | SAFMR FY2027 | FY2026 | Change | Typical voucher range | Census median rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,740 | $1,580 | +10.1% | $1,566–1,914 | $1,521 ±$703 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,850 | $1,750 | +5.7% | $1,665–2,035 | $1,519 ±$377 |
| 2 bedrooms | $2,290 | $2,150 | +6.5% | $2,061–2,519 | $1,787 ±$80 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,860 | $2,730 | +4.8% | $2,574–3,146 | $1,908 ±$173 |
| 4 bedrooms | $3,180 | $3,020 | +5.3% | $2,862–3,498 | $1,930 ±$143 |
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 21224
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21223 | Baltimore | $1,680 | $1,242 |
| 21225 | Brooklyn | $1,680 | $1,092 |
| 21222 | Dundalk | $1,710 | $1,375 |
| 21226 | Curtis Bay | $1,680 | $1,193 |
| 21221 | Essex | $1,680 | $1,340 |
| 21227 | Halethorpe | $1,750 | $1,424 |
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.