Baltimore, MD Rent History

141 months of data, 2015–2026. Source: ZORI (Zillow Observed Rent Index, smoothed seasonally adjusted).

Today (2026-09)
$1,762
1-year change
+3.6%
$61/mo
5-year change
+21.8%
$315/mo
10-year change
+45.0%
$547/mo

Monthly rent trend

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Year-by-year rent in Baltimore

YearMedian rentYoY changevs 2015
2015$1,191/mo—0.0%
2016$1,219/mo+2.4%+2.4%
2017$1,225/mo+0.5%+2.9%
2018$1,253/mo+2.3%+5.2%
2019$1,274/mo+1.7%+7.0%
2020$1,302/mo+2.2%+9.3%
2021$1,359/mo+4.4%+14.1%
2022$1,512/mo+11.3%+27.0%
2023$1,564/mo+3.4%+31.3%
2024$1,621/mo+3.6%+36.1%
2025$1,688/mo+4.1%+41.7%
2026$1,717/mo+1.7%+44.2%

Frequently asked questions

How much has rent in Baltimore changed since 2015?

Median rent in Baltimore, MD was $1,185 in 2015-01 and is $1,762 as of 2026-09 — 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 +21.8% ($315 per month). The current median is $1,762.

What has rent in Baltimore done over the past decade?

Over the past 10 years, median rent in Baltimore, MD has changed +45.0% ($547 per month). It is now $1,762.

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

Year over year, median rent in Baltimore, MD has increased +3.6% ($61/mo). Current median: $1,762.

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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.