Rent by ZIP · Baltimore County
Rent in Towson, MD 21286
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom here is $2,060 (+8.4% vs FY2026). Renters in this ZIP code pay a median $1,605 a month, including utilities.
Rent by number of bedrooms
| Size | SAFMR FY2027 | FY2026 | Change | Typical voucher range | Census median rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,560 | $1,390 | +12.2% | $1,404–1,716 | $575 ±$563 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,670 | $1,550 | +7.7% | $1,503–1,837 | $1,365 ±$86 |
| 2 bedrooms | $2,060 | $1,900 | +8.4% | $1,854–2,266 | $1,751 ±$76 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,580 | $2,410 | +7.1% | $2,322–2,838 | $2,098 ±$209 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,860 | $2,670 | +7.1% | $2,574–3,146 | $2,277 ±$172 |
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 21286
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21252 | Towson | $2,320 | – |
| 21244 | Windsor Mill | $2,020 | $1,636 |
| 21239 | Baltimore | $1,680 | $1,381 |
| 21237 | Rosedale | $1,850 | $1,683 |
| 21236 | Nottingham | $1,990 | $1,678 |
| 21234 | Parkville | $1,980 | $1,687 |
Fair Market Rents across Baltimore County, 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.