Can A Physical Therapist Afford Rent in Baltimore, MD?
Comfortably affordable — rent takes 20% of gross income.
Baltimore rent: June 2026. Salary: BLS OEWS May 2024 (Maryland state estimate).
About rent and a physical therapist salary
Physical therapist pay covers comfortable rent across most US metros. At the national-average PT salary, the 30% rule supports about $2,493 a month in rent, which is above the median in most cities tracked here.
Cheaper rent nearby
These Maryland cities have lower median rent than Baltimore, which improves the affordability math on a physical therapist salary:
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View full rent data for Baltimore, MD →Frequently asked questions
Can a physical therapist afford rent in Baltimore, MD?
Median rent in Baltimore is $1,799 a month. A typical physical therapist in Maryland earns about $107,687 a year, which makes that rent 20% of gross monthly income. Under the 30% rule, the answer is yes.
How much rent can a physical therapist afford in Baltimore?
Using the 30% rule, a physical therapist salary in Maryland (~$107,687/yr) supports up to $2,692 a month in rent. Baltimore's current median rent is $1,799/mo, which leaves a $893/mo buffer.
How many hours does a physical therapist work to cover rent in Baltimore?
At an hourly equivalent of about $52 an hour, a physical therapist in Maryland works roughly 34.7 hours a month to cover Baltimore's median rent of $1,799.
Where is rent cheaper than Baltimore for a physical therapist?
Nearby Maryland cities with lower median rent include Owings Mills ($1,798/mo), Belcamp ($1,797/mo), Abingdon ($1,796/mo). Each shifts the affordability math materially on a physical therapist salary.