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Average Rent in Baltimore County

Baltimore is a county in Maryland. It ranks #14 out of 24 for places to rent. Baltimore County is in 4 congressional districts and
the metropolitan area of
Baltimore-Towson, MD MSA. Dwellsy has rental data for Baltimore County includes 32 cities and 38 zip codes with places to rent.
The average rent over the last 3 months for places in Baltimore County is $1,818 which represents a decrease of -0.38% over the same period.

The most expensive city in Baltimore County to rent places is Phoenix, MD with an average rent of $4,500. The least expensive city in Baltimore County to rent places is Manchester, MD with an average rent of $1,004.

The most expensive zip code in Baltimore County to rent places is 21131 with an average rent of $4,500. The least expensive zip code in Baltimore County to rent places is 21102 with an average rent of $1,004.

Rental Price Comparison

The average rent for places in county Baltimore currently stands at $1,818.
In comparison, places in the largest city, specifically Baltimore, is less expensive, with an average rent of $1,643. This represents a difference of -10% when compared to Baltimore.
Meanwhile, in the average state of Maryland, the average rent for the same type of housing is $1,896, showing a more expensive of +4% from our subject location.
On a national scale, the average rent for a similar places across the United States is $1,859. This constitutes a more expensive by +2% when compared to the rent in Baltimore.
$1,818
Baltimore
VS
$1,643
-10%
Baltimore, city
$1,896
+4%
MD, state
$1,859
+2%
USA, us

Average price for rental listings over the last 3 months. Last updated May 31 2026

Cities in Baltimore County

Top 10 by Average Rent for places

Cheapest 10 by Average Rent for places

Zip Codes in Baltimore County

Top 10 by Average Rent for places

21131$4,500
21162$3,500
21163$3,500
21152$2,853
21133$2,644
21057$2,615
21093$2,468
21208$2,417
21043$2,340
21161$2,300

Cheapest 10 by Average Rent for places

21212$1,624
21136$1,604
21227$1,494
21207$1,476
21087$1,475
21239$1,461
21206$1,407
21229$1,381
21215$1,290
21102$1,004