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Lutherville Timonium

·34th most expensive in Maryland·Lutherville Timonium rents are up 9.8% over the past year
Median rent (all units)
$2,191/mo
Year-over-Year
+9.8%
Month-over-Month
-2.2%
vs US Median
+$229
Falling (Monthly)
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Lutherville Timonium · $2,191
More expensive than 69% of US cities · National median $1,962/mo
Affordability
37% of income
MODERATE
0%30% benchmark60%+

At $2,191/mo, rent takes about 37% of the US median household income, slightly above the 30% benchmark.

Income to afford
$88,000/yr
US median income
$72,000/yr
Based on the 30%-of-income rule using Lutherville Timonium's median rent and household income. See the full affordability breakdown →
Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$1,400
1 BR
$1,590
2 BR
$1,950
3 BR
$2,510
4 BR+
$2,800
Fair Market Rent (HUD)
$1,950/mo

These are HUD Fair Market Rents, the payment standard for a Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8). They often differ from the $2,191 market median above, and that is expected: FMR is the 40th percentile of standard-quality units and counts gross rent, so it includes essential utilities such as electricity, water, gas, sewer, and trash. The market median is asking rent, which usually excludes utilities. HUD sets FMR once a year; market rent here updates monthly.

Source: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents. Read the methodology →

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Last updated: August 17, 2026

Annual cost
$26,292/yr
At $2,191/mo median
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Last updated: August 17, 2026

The median rent in Lutherville Timonium is $2,191/mo as of August 2026. A studio apartment averages $1,400/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $1,950/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $1,590/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $2,510/mo.

At 37% of estimated US median household income ($72,000/yr), Lutherville Timonium ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 9.8% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Lutherville Timonium an affordable city for renters?

Lutherville Timonium is considered moderate for renters. At $2,191/mo, rent takes approximately 37% of the US median household income ($72,000/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Lutherville Timonium slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

How much income do you need to rent in Lutherville Timonium?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $88,000/year (~$42/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,191/mo in Lutherville Timonium.

Is rent going up or down in Lutherville Timonium?

Rent in Lutherville Timonium has increased 9.8% over the past year as of August 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

How does Lutherville Timonium rent compare to other cities in Maryland?

Lutherville Timonium is middle-of-the-pack for Maryland for rent, ranking #34 out of 94 tracked cities at $2,191/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Lutherville Timonium?

Several nearby cities have lower median rents than Lutherville Timonium ($2,191/mo): Carney ($1,466/mo), Parkville ($1,599/mo), Baltimore ($1,806/mo).

How does Lutherville Timonium rent compare to the national average?

Lutherville Timonium's median rent of $2,191/mo is $229 (12%) above the US national median of $1,962/mo. Within Maryland, it ranks #34 out of 94 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
37%
MODERATE

At $2,191/mo, rent takes ~37% of US median household income ($72,000/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Lutherville Timonium 37%Benchmark 30%
State income tax2–5.75%
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