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Catonsville

Pop. 43,368·73rd most expensive in Maryland·Rental market data updated monthly for Catonsville, MD
Median rent (all units)
$1,692/mo
Year-over-Year
+2.3%
Month-over-Month
-3.9%
vs US Median
-$273
Falling (Monthly)
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Catonsville · $1,692
More affordable than 62% of US cities · National median $1,965/mo
Rent Reality Score
60/100
Good value
OverheatedFairGreat value

Rents are 5% below what Catonsville's 10-year trend predicts — a better deal than its own history suggests.

Actual rent
$1,692/mo
Expected by trend
$1,780/mo
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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$1,340
1 BR
$1,530
2 BR
$1,870
3 BR
$2,410
4 BR+
$2,690
Research median
$1,870/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

Rent trends

12-month history

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$20,304/yr
At $1,692/mo median
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Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are softening (up only 2.3% YoY), so renters have negotiating leverage.
Based on rent-price momentum (+2.3% YoY, -3.9% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Catonsville, MD is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, has a median income above the national average, 54.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
43,368
Median income
$114,109
Median age
39.2
Renters
30.3%
Age distribution
20.1%
24.4%
22.3%
21.3%
Under 1820.1%
18–3424.4%
35–5422.3%
55–6412%
65+21.3%
Gender
47.4%
52.6%
Male47.4%
Female52.6%
Race & ethnicity
60.4%
17.7%
White60.4%
Black17.7%
Hispanic7.3%
Asian10.2%
Other4.5%
Education (25+)
16.4%
22.4%
54.7%
No HS diploma6.5%
HS diploma16.4%
Some college22.4%
Bachelor's+54.7%
Housing tenure
69.7%
30.3%
Owner69.7%
Renter30.3%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How Catonsville, MD has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,402 → $1,692
up 20.7%
Income
$93,481 → $114,109
up 22.1%
Population
42,789 → 43,368
up 1.4%
Renter share
30.6% → 30.3%
-0.3 pts
Bachelor's+
51.2% → 54.7%
+3.5 pts

Across the past five years, the going rent in Catonsville, MD has shifted from $1,402 to $1,692, up 20.7% since 2021. Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $93,481 in 2021 to $114,109 more recently. Census counts show Catonsville, MD adding about 579 residents over the five-year window, up 1.4% on net. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 51.2% to 54.7% across the same window. These shifts give renters and would-be renters a longer baseline for sizing up today's listings against the Catonsville, MD market of 2021.

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By apartment size

Catonsville rent by bedroom count

Median rent for each apartment size in Catonsville. Click any size for full breakdown.

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About renting in Catonsville, MD

Last updated: July 20, 2026

The median rent in Catonsville is $1,692/mo as of July 2026. A studio apartment averages $1,340/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $1,870/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $1,530/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $2,410/mo.

At 18% of local median household income ($114,109/yr), Catonsville ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 2.3% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Catonsville an affordable city for renters?

Catonsville is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,692/mo, rent takes approximately 18% of the local median household income ($114,109/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Catonsville falls comfortably within that range.

How much income do you need to rent in Catonsville?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $68,000/year (~$33/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,692/mo in Catonsville. The local median household income is $114,109/yr, meaning the typical Catonsville household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Catonsville?

Rent in Catonsville has increased 2.3% over the past year as of July 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

How does Catonsville rent compare to other cities in Maryland?

Catonsville is one of the more affordable cities in Maryland for rent, ranking #73 out of 95 tracked cities at $1,692/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Catonsville?

Several nearby cities have lower median rents than Catonsville ($1,692/mo): Lochearn ($1,411/mo), Windsor Mill ($1,545/mo).

What percentage of Catonsville residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 30.3% of Catonsville households are renters, while 69.7% are owner-occupied. Catonsville leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Catonsville rent compare to the national average?

Catonsville's median rent of $1,692/mo is $273 (14%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo. Within Maryland, it ranks #73 out of 95 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
18%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,692/mo, rent takes ~18% of Catonsville's median household income ($114,109/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Catonsville 18%Benchmark 30%
State income tax2–5.75%
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