Rent by ZIP · Baltimore city
Rent in Baltimore, MD 21230
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom here is $2,400 (+11.6% vs FY2026). Renters in this ZIP code pay a median $1,717 a month, including utilities.
Rent by number of bedrooms
| Size | SAFMR FY2027 | FY2026 | Change | Typical voucher range | Census median rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,820 | $1,580 | +15.2% | $1,638–2,002 | $1,695 ±$100 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,940 | $1,750 | +10.9% | $1,746–2,134 | $1,448 ±$188 |
| 2 bedrooms | $2,400 | $2,150 | +11.6% | $2,160–2,640 | $1,963 ±$160 |
| 3 bedrooms | $3,000 | $2,730 | +9.9% | $2,700–3,300 | $1,760 ±$127 |
| 4 bedrooms | $3,340 | $3,020 | +10.6% | $3,006–3,674 | $2,046 ±$797 |
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 21230
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21229 | Baltimore | $1,680 | $1,259 |
| 21231 | Baltimore | $2,370 | $1,896 |
| 21228 | Catonsville | $1,920 | $1,724 |
| 21227 | Halethorpe | $1,750 | $1,424 |
| 21226 | Curtis Bay | $1,680 | $1,193 |
| 21234 | Parkville | $1,980 | $1,687 |
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.