County

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 31 cities and 36 zip codes with places to rent.
The average rent over the last 3 months for places in Baltimore County is $1,823 which represents an increase of 0.35% over the same period.

The most expensive city in Baltimore County to rent places is Phoenix, MD with an average rent of $4,269. The least expensive city in Baltimore County to rent places is Manchester, MD with an average rent of $1,170.

The most expensive zip code in Baltimore County to rent places is 21131 with an average rent of $4,269. The least expensive zip code in Baltimore County to rent places is 21102 with an average rent of $1,170.

Rental Price Comparison

The average rent for places in county Baltimore currently stands at $1,823.
In comparison, places in the largest city, specifically Baltimore, is less expensive, with an average rent of $1,648. 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 $1,899, 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 $1,883. This constitutes a more expensive by +3% when compared to the rent in Baltimore.
$1,823
Baltimore
VS
$1,648
-10%
Baltimore, city
$1,899
+4%
MD, state
$1,883
+3%
USA, us

Average price for rental listings over the last 3 months. Last updated August 2 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$4,269
21163$3,600
21162$3,392
21152$3,000
21133$2,608
21043$2,570
21057$2,523
21093$2,411
21236$2,405
21208$2,254

Cheapest 10 by Average Rent for places

21212$1,549
21227$1,527
21207$1,476
21221$1,470
21239$1,464
21206$1,348
21229$1,307
21087$1,300
21215$1,233
21102$1,170