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ZIP 21117

Pop. 62,816·Baltimore County·88th most expensive ZIP in Maryland
Median rent (all units)
$1,845/mo
Year-over-Year
+4.8%
Month-over-Month
+1.2%
vs US Median
-$120
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ZIP 21117 · $1,845
More expensive than 51% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,610
1 BR
$1,780
2 BR
$2,190
3 BR
$2,780
4 BR+
$3,080
Research median
$2,190/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
$22,140/yr
At $1,845/mo median
Location
StateMD
CountyBaltimore County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 4.8% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+4.8% YoY, +1.2% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 21117 (Owings Mills, MD) is roughly split between renters and owners, has a median income above the national average, 50.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
62,816
Median income
$101,831
Median age
36.7
Renters
45%
Age distribution
24%
24.2%
26%
12.3%
13.5%
Under 1824%
18–3424.2%
35–5426%
55–6412.3%
65+13.5%
Gender
44.7%
55.3%
Male44.7%
Female55.3%
Race & ethnicity
32.2%
53.9%
White32.2%
Black53.9%
Hispanic8.6%
Asian4.1%
Other1.1%
Education (25+)
16.7%
27.4%
50.8%
No HS diploma5.1%
HS diploma16.7%
Some college27.4%
Bachelor's+50.8%
Housing tenure
55%
45%
Owner55%
Renter45%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 21117 in Owings Mills, MD has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,493 → $1,845
up 23.6%
Income
$94,417 → $101,831
up 7.9%
Population
59,321 → 62,816
up 5.9%
Renter share
44.2% → 45%
+0.8 pts
Bachelor's+
50.7% → 50.8%
+0.1 pts

Rent in ZIP 21117 in Owings Mills, MD has climbed 23.6% since 2021, going from about $1,493 per month to roughly $1,845 today. On the earnings side, the typical household in ZIP 21117 in Owings Mills, MD now reports about $101,831, up from $94,417 in 2021. Rent outpaced income growth by roughly 15.7 percentage points, which means renters are spending a larger slice of each paycheck on housing than they did in 2021. Headcount in the area went from 59,321 to 62,816 between 2021 and 2024, a 5.9% change. For context, the 2021 to 2026 window covers an unusually volatile run for US rents nationally, and ZIP 21117 in Owings Mills, MD reflects that arc in its own way.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 21117 covers Owings Mills, MD. The median rent here is $1,845/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,780/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,190/mo.

At 22% of local median household income ($101,831/yr), ZIP 21117 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 4.8% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 21117?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 21117 (Owings Mills, MD) is $1,845. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 21117 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 21117's median rent of $1,845/mo is $120 (6%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 21117 compare to other ZIPs in Maryland?

ZIP 21117 falls in the middle range for Maryland, ranking #88 out of 140 ZIPs at $1,845/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 21117?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $74,000/year (~$36/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,845/mo in ZIP 21117. The local median household income is $101,831/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 21117?

Rent in ZIP 21117 has increased 4.8% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 21117 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 21117 is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,845/mo, rent takes approximately 22% of the local median household income ($101,831/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 21117 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 21117 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 45% of ZIP 21117 households are renters, while 55% are owner-occupied. ZIP 21117 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 21117 compare to the rest of Owings Mills?

ZIP 21117 is more affordable than Owings Mills overall. At $1,845/mo, it's $26 below the Owings Mills citywide median of $1,871/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 21117 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 21117 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
22%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,845/mo, rent takes ~22% of ZIP 21117's median household income ($101,831/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 21117 22%Benchmark 30%
State income tax2–5.75%
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