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Property Managers in Baltimore, MD

Compare top property management companies in Baltimore, MD. Review services and vetting status, then reach out or request a free quote.

A Touch of Class Property Management II, LLC
Melissa Held Marsden
Annapolis, MD [ Serves Baltimore, Annapolis ]
Unverified
We specialize in single-family homes, condos and townhouse properties. Call us with all your rentals and property management needs.
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Brytel Management LLC
Nichole Scott
Baltimore, MD
Unverified Long-term Residential
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Horizon Property Management
Diana Simmons
Baltimore, MD [ Serves Baltimore ]
Unverified Long-term Residential
Our mission is to provide prompt, professional, courteous, reliable services to both Owners and Tenants. CENTURY 21 Horizon Property Management Division has over 28 years of successful experience managing single family homes, town homes, condos, apartments, and home owner associations in Central Maryland.
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Property Management S&S Inc
Andrew Evans
Baltimore, MD
Unverified
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KeyHole Services
Darlene Jordan
Baltimore, MD
Unverified
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Rental market in Baltimore: rising rents

In Baltimore, Census median gross rent rose about 24.0% over the last five years, rents on a clear upward path. The numbers also show renters in 52.5% of homes, three-bedroom rents about 7% above the U.S. average, and vacancy near 13.3%. The typical home is valued near $229,600, and the median household earns about $62,177 a year, with renters spending a median 32.0% of income on rent.

Market at a glance

Rents & affordability

+8% 2-bed vs U.S. rent
+7% 3-bed vs U.S. rent
+4% 4-bed vs U.S. rent
+24.0% Rent trend, 5-yr
32.0% Rent-to-income

People & households

52.5% Renter-occupied
573,243 Population
-5.9% Population, 5-yr
$62,177 Median household income

Housing stock

13.3% Vacancy rate
$229,600 Median home value
1947 Median year built
65.1% Single-family homes

Jobs

3.9% Unemployment rate
Rent vs the U.S. average, by bedroom size
U.S. average 2-bed +8% 3-bed +7% 4-bed +4%
Who rents vs owns
Renters 52.5% Owners 47.5%

A professional property manager in Baltimore generally handles pricing, marketing, tenant screening, rent collection, and maintenance. About 65.1% of local housing is single-family, a common focus for rental owners. With vacancy near 13.3%, rent positioning and days on market can shape your return. Area unemployment is 3.9% as of August 2026. Compare the managers above and request a free quote.

All rent figures cover long-term residential leases, not short-term or vacation stays. Commercial rents are not listed, but they generally follow local residential movement, so the signal above still applies to you.

Frequently asked questions

Are rents rising in Baltimore?

The five-year trend shows Census median gross rent rose about 24.0%.

How do rents in Baltimore compare to the national average?

Measured against the U.S. average: two-bedroom +8%, three-bedroom +7%, four-bedroom +4%. Each figure compares a bedroom size to the typical U.S. rent, not a rent we set.

How strong is rental demand in Baltimore?

Renters occupy 52.5% of homes, and the population of 573,243 declined 5.9% over five years. Vacancy runs near 13.3%.

Is Baltimore a good market for rental property?

Tenants have options here, so pricing and low turnover matter. Renters make up 52.5% of households and vacancy sits near 13.3%. Three-bedroom rents run about 7% above the national average, and rents rose about 24.0% over five years.

Rent shown as a deviation from the typical U.S. rent, a national average weighted by renter population, from HERO and HUD reference data. Demographics, population, and rent trend from the U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates at the county level, with the five-year trend measured against the 2015-2019 estimates. Unemployment from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (August 2026).