Rent by ZIP · Baltimore city
Rent in Baltimore, MD 21231
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom here is $2,370 (+7.7% vs FY2026). Renters in this ZIP code pay a median $1,796 a month, including utilities.
Rent by number of bedrooms
| Size | SAFMR FY2027 | FY2026 | Change | Typical voucher range | Census median rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,800 | $1,610 | +11.8% | $1,620–1,980 | $1,732 ±$121 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,920 | $1,790 | +7.3% | $1,728–2,112 | $1,681 ±$75 |
| 2 bedrooms | $2,370 | $2,200 | +7.7% | $2,133–2,607 | $1,896 ±$149 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,960 | $2,790 | +6.1% | $2,664–3,256 | $2,116 ±$464 |
| 4 bedrooms | $3,300 | $3,090 | +6.8% | $2,970–3,630 | $2,625 ±$1,728 |
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 21231
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21230 | Baltimore | $2,400 | $1,963 |
| 21229 | Baltimore | $1,680 | $1,259 |
| 21228 | Catonsville | $1,920 | $1,724 |
| 21234 | Parkville | $1,980 | $1,687 |
| 21227 | Halethorpe | $1,750 | $1,424 |
| 21226 | Curtis Bay | $1,680 | $1,193 |
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.