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Randallstown

Pop. 35,957·90th most expensive in Maryland·Rental market data updated monthly for Randallstown, MD
Median rent (all units)
$1,481/mo
Year-over-Year
+0.6%
Month-over-Month
-0.7%
vs US Median
-$484
Falling (Monthly)
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Randallstown · $1,481
More affordable than 77% of US cities · National median $1,965/mo
Rent Reality Score
49/100
Fairly priced
OverheatedFairGreat value

Rents are right about where Randallstown's 10-year trend predicts.

Actual rent
$1,481/mo
Expected by trend
$1,474/mo
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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$1,370
1 BR
$1,560
2 BR
$1,910
3 BR
$2,460
4 BR+
$2,750
Research median
$1,910/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
$17,772/yr
At $1,481/mo median
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Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are roughly steady, with neither renters nor landlords holding a strong edge right now.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.6% YoY, -0.7% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Randallstown, MD is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, 35.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
35,957
Median income
$85,735
Median age
46.9
Renters
26.1%
Age distribution
19.3%
17.7%
24.5%
16.6%
21.9%
Under 1819.3%
18–3417.7%
35–5424.5%
55–6416.6%
65+21.9%
Gender
47.2%
52.8%
Male47.2%
Female52.8%
Race & ethnicity
13%
79.4%
White13%
Black79.4%
Hispanic5.6%
Asian1.7%
Education (25+)
23.4%
32.4%
35.9%
No HS diploma8.2%
HS diploma23.4%
Some college32.4%
Bachelor's+35.9%
Housing tenure
73.9%
26.1%
Owner73.9%
Renter26.1%

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

2022 vs 2026

How Randallstown, MD has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,371 → $1,481
up 8.0%
Income
$83,063 → $85,735
up 3.2%
Population
35,641 → 35,957
up 0.9%
Renter share
27% → 26.1%
-0.9 pts
Bachelor's+
33.1% → 35.9%
+2.8 pts
Median age
44.1 → 46.9
+2.8 yrs

Five years ago, renters in Randallstown, MD paid around $1,371 a month. That figure now sits near $1,481, up 8.0% from the 2022 baseline. Household income in the area moved from $83,063 to $85,735 across the same window, up 3.2% versus 2021. Because rent grew faster than wages over the same span, the affordability picture has tightened relative to 2021. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 33.1% to 35.9% across the same window. Reading these numbers side by side helps frame whether current listings in Randallstown, MD look reasonable against where the market sat half a decade ago.

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Randallstown rent by bedroom count

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About renting in Randallstown, MD

Last updated: July 20, 2026

The median rent in Randallstown is $1,481/mo as of July 2026. A studio apartment averages $1,370/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $1,910/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $1,560/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $2,460/mo.

At 21% of local median household income ($85,735/yr), Randallstown ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 0.6% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Randallstown an affordable city for renters?

Randallstown is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,481/mo, rent takes approximately 21% of the local median household income ($85,735/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Randallstown falls comfortably within that range.

How much income do you need to rent in Randallstown?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $59,000/year (~$28/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,481/mo in Randallstown. The local median household income is $85,735/yr, meaning the typical Randallstown household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Randallstown?

Rent in Randallstown has increased 0.6% over the past year as of July 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

How does Randallstown rent compare to other cities in Maryland?

Randallstown is one of the more affordable cities in Maryland for rent, ranking #90 out of 95 tracked cities at $1,481/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Randallstown?

Lochearn is nearby and more affordable at $1,411/mo, which is $70 less than Randallstown.

What percentage of Randallstown residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 26.1% of Randallstown households are renters, while 73.9% are owner-occupied. Randallstown leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Randallstown rent compare to the national average?

Randallstown's median rent of $1,481/mo is $484 (25%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo. Within Maryland, it ranks #90 out of 95 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
21%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,481/mo, rent takes ~21% of Randallstown's median household income ($85,735/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Randallstown 21%Benchmark 30%
State income tax2–5.75%
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