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ZIP 21202

Pop. 20,683·Baltimore City·98th most expensive ZIP in Maryland
Median rent (all units)
$1,751/mo
Year-over-Year
+9.2%
Month-over-Month
+2.2%
vs US Median
-$214
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ZIP 21202 · $1,751
More affordable than 55% 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
$21,012/yr
At $1,751/mo median
Location
StateMD
CountyBaltimore City
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 9.2% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+9.2% YoY, +2.2% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 21202 (Baltimore, MD) is majority renter-occupied, skews toward younger working-age adults, has a median income below the national average, 45% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
20,683
Median income
$59,377
Median age
33.7
Renters
78.6%
Age distribution
41.6%
28.1%
Under 1810.3%
18–3441.6%
35–5428.1%
55–6410.1%
65+9.9%
Gender
55.6%
44.4%
Male55.6%
Female44.4%
Race & ethnicity
33%
50.2%
White33%
Black50.2%
Hispanic6.7%
Asian5.3%
Other4.9%
Education (25+)
13.7%
19.6%
21.8%
45%
No HS diploma13.7%
HS diploma19.6%
Some college21.8%
Bachelor's+45%
Housing tenure
21.4%
78.6%
Owner21.4%
Renter78.6%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 21202 in Baltimore, MD has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,358 → $1,751
up 28.9%
Income
$54,477 → $59,377
up 9.0%
Population
21,314 → 20,683
down 3.0%
Renter share
77.8% → 78.6%
+0.8 pts
Bachelor's+
45.7% → 45%
-0.7 pts

The median rent in ZIP 21202 in Baltimore, MD stood at $1,358 in 2021 and currently runs about $1,751, reflecting a 28.9% increase over the period. Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $54,477 in 2021 to $59,377 more recently. That spread, with rent up faster than earnings, points to a tougher affordability environment than five years ago. The population has contracted by 3.0% since 2021, moving from about 21,314 residents to roughly 20,683. These shifts give renters and would-be renters a longer baseline for sizing up today's listings against the ZIP 21202 in Baltimore, MD market of 2021.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 21202 covers Baltimore, MD. The median rent here is $1,751/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 35% of local median household income ($59,377/yr), ZIP 21202 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 9.2% over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 21202?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 21202 (Baltimore, MD) is $1,751. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 21202 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 21202's median rent of $1,751/mo is $214 (11%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 21202 compare to other ZIPs in Maryland?

ZIP 21202 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Maryland, ranking #98 out of 140 ZIPs at $1,751/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 21202?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $70,000/year (~$34/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,751/mo in ZIP 21202. The local median household income is $59,377/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 21202?

Rent in ZIP 21202 has increased 9.2% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 21202 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 21202 is considered moderate for renters. At $1,751/mo, rent takes approximately 35% of the local median household income ($59,377/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 21202 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 21202 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 78.6% of ZIP 21202 households are renters, while 21.4% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, ZIP 21202 has a strong rental market.

How does ZIP 21202 compare to the rest of Baltimore?

ZIP 21202 is more affordable than Baltimore overall. At $1,751/mo, it's $48 below the Baltimore citywide median of $1,799/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 21202 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 21202 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
35%
MODERATE

At $1,751/mo, rent takes ~35% of ZIP 21202's median household income ($59,377/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 21202 35%Benchmark 30%
State income tax2–5.75%
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