Baltimore, MD Rent History

138 months of data, 20152026. Source: ZORI (Zillow Observed Rent Index, smoothed seasonally adjusted).

Today (2026-06)
$1,799
1-year change
+6.6%
$112/mo
5-year change
+25.2%
$362/mo
10-year change
+43.2%
$543/mo

Monthly rent trend

Loading…

Year-by-year rent in Baltimore

YearMedian rentYoY changevs 2015
2015$1,227/mo0.0%
2016$1,256/mo+2.4%+2.4%
2017$1,261/mo+0.4%+2.8%
2018$1,291/mo+2.4%+5.2%
2019$1,313/mo+1.7%+7.0%
2020$1,340/mo+2.1%+9.2%
2021$1,398/mo+4.3%+13.9%
2022$1,557/mo+11.4%+26.9%
2023$1,611/mo+3.5%+31.3%
2024$1,668/mo+3.5%+35.9%
2025$1,678/mo+0.6%+36.8%
2026$1,760/mo+4.9%+43.4%

Frequently asked questions

How much has rent in Baltimore changed since 2015?

Median rent in Baltimore, MD was $1,222 in 2015-01 and is $1,799 as of 2026-06 — a change of $577 per month over 11 years.

How much has Baltimore rent increased in the last 5 years?

Over the past 5 years, median rent in Baltimore, MD has changed +25.2% ($362 per month). The current median is $1,799.

What has rent in Baltimore done over the past decade?

Over the past 10 years, median rent in Baltimore, MD has changed +43.2% ($543 per month). It is now $1,799.

Is rent in Baltimore going up or down year over year?

Year over year, median rent in Baltimore, MD has increased +6.6% ($112/mo). Current median: $1,799.

See full rent data for Baltimore, MD
Methodology: Rent figures use ZORI (Zillow Observed Rent Index) monthly smoothed seasonally-adjusted values for all properties (single family + condo + multifamily). Year-by-year table uses April readings (or nearest available month) for consistency across years. 1-/5-/10-year change uses the same month 2026 as the anchor.