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Halethorpe

·71st most expensive in Maryland·Rental market data updated monthly for Halethorpe, MD
Median rent (all units)
$1,704/mo
Year-over-Year
-2.9%
Month-over-Month
+8.7%
vs US Median
-$261
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Halethorpe · $1,704
More affordable than 61% of US cities · National median $1,965/mo
Affordability
28% of income
AFFORDABLE
0%30% benchmark60%+

At $1,704/mo, rent takes about 28% of the US median household income, comfortably within the 30% benchmark.

Income to afford
$68,000/yr
US median income
$72,000/yr
Based on the 30%-of-income rule using Halethorpe's median rent and household income. See the full affordability breakdown →
Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$1,250
1 BR
$1,430
2 BR
$1,750
3 BR
$2,270
4 BR+
$2,570
Research median
$1,750/mo

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

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$20,448/yr
At $1,704/mo median
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
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Rents are up 2.9% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (-2.9% YoY, +8.7% MoM), not inventory.
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Last updated: July 20, 2026

The median rent in Halethorpe is $1,704/mo as of July 2026. A studio apartment averages $1,250/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $1,750/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $1,430/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $2,270/mo.

At 28% of estimated US median household income ($72,000/yr), Halethorpe ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 2.9% over the past year.

FAQ

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Is Halethorpe an affordable city for renters?

Halethorpe is considered affordable for renters. At $1,704/mo, rent takes approximately 28% of the US median household income ($72,000/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Halethorpe falls comfortably within that range.

How much income do you need to rent in Halethorpe?

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 $1,704/mo in Halethorpe.

Is rent going up or down in Halethorpe?

Rent in Halethorpe has decreased 2.9% over the past year as of July 2026, offering some relief compared to 12 months ago.

How does Halethorpe rent compare to other cities in Maryland?

Halethorpe is one of the more affordable cities in Maryland for rent, ranking #71 out of 95 tracked cities at $1,704/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Halethorpe?

Several nearby cities have lower median rents than Halethorpe ($1,704/mo): Catonsville ($1,692/mo), Brooklyn Park ($1,700/mo).

How does Halethorpe rent compare to the national average?

Halethorpe's median rent of $1,704/mo is $261 (13%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo. Within Maryland, it ranks #71 out of 95 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
28%
AFFORDABLE

At $1,704/mo, rent takes ~28% of US median household income ($72,000/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Halethorpe 28%Benchmark 30%
State income tax2–5.75%
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