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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. Browse the managers here and request pricing.

Pricing shown is long-term residential, not short-term or vacation. Non-residential and commercial rents follow the same local direction as a rule, so the residential deviations above give you a fair read.

Frequently asked questions

Are rents rising in Baltimore?

Census median gross rent rose about 24.0% over the last five years.

How do rents in Baltimore compare to the national average?

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?

52.5% of homes are rented, not owned, 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).