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ZIP 21205

Pop. 13,013·Baltimore City·92nd most expensive ZIP in Maryland
Median rent (all units)
$1,791/mo
Year-over-Year
+15.2%
Month-over-Month
+1.0%
vs US Median
-$174
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ZIP 21205 · $1,791
More affordable than 52% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,270
1 BR
$1,450
2 BR
$1,770
3 BR
$2,280
4 BR+
$2,550
Research median
$1,770/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
$21,492/yr
At $1,791/mo median
Location
StateMD
CountyBaltimore City
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 15.2% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+15.2% YoY, +1.0% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 21205 (Baltimore, MD) is majority renter-occupied, has a median income below the national average, 16.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
13,013
Median income
$43,176
Median age
35.9
Renters
63.6%
Age distribution
24.3%
24.6%
23.6%
12.4%
15%
Under 1824.3%
18–3424.6%
35–5423.6%
55–6412.4%
65+15%
Gender
46%
54%
Male46%
Female54%
Race & ethnicity
14.5%
56.4%
19.3%
White14.5%
Black56.4%
Hispanic19.3%
Asian3.1%
Other6.7%
Education (25+)
22.4%
38.2%
22.9%
16.6%
No HS diploma22.4%
HS diploma38.2%
Some college22.9%
Bachelor's+16.6%
Housing tenure
36.4%
63.6%
Owner36.4%
Renter63.6%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 21205 in Baltimore, MD has changed in 5 years

Income
$33,493 → $43,176
up 28.9%
Population
15,319 → 13,013
down 15.1%
Renter share
65.3% → 63.6%
-1.7 pts
Bachelor's+
14.2% → 16.6%
+2.4 pts
Median age
31.4 → 35.9
+4.5 yrs

Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $33,493 in 2021 to $43,176 more recently. The population has contracted by 15.1% since 2021, moving from about 15,319 residents to roughly 13,013. Renters now make up 63.6% of households, compared with 65.3% five years ago. College-educated residents now make up 16.6% of adults here, versus 14.2% in 2021.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 21205 covers Baltimore, MD. The median rent here is $1,791/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,450/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,770/mo.

At 50% of local median household income ($43,176/yr), ZIP 21205 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 15.2% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 21205?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 21205 (Baltimore, MD) is $1,791. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 21205 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 21205's median rent of $1,791/mo is $174 (9%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 21205 compare to other ZIPs in Maryland?

ZIP 21205 falls in the middle range for Maryland, ranking #92 out of 140 ZIPs at $1,791/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 21205?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $72,000/year (~$35/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,791/mo in ZIP 21205. The local median household income is $43,176/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 21205?

Rent in ZIP 21205 has increased 15.2% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 21205 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 21205 is considered stretched for renters. At $1,791/mo, rent takes approximately 50% of the local median household income ($43,176/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 21205 significantly exceeds that threshold, making it challenging for many renters.

What percentage of ZIP 21205 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 63.6% of ZIP 21205 households are renters, while 36.4% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, ZIP 21205 has a strong rental market.

How does ZIP 21205 compare to the rest of Baltimore?

ZIP 21205 is more affordable than Baltimore overall. At $1,791/mo, it's $8 below the Baltimore citywide median of $1,799/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 21205 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 21205 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
50%
STRETCHED

At $1,791/mo, rent takes ~50% of ZIP 21205's median household income ($43,176/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 21205 50%Benchmark 30%
State income tax2–5.75%
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