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ZIP 21206

Pop. 48,902·Baltimore City·127th most expensive ZIP in Maryland
Median rent (all units)
$1,525/mo
Year-over-Year
-11.7%
Month-over-Month
-4.0%
vs US Median
-$440
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ZIP 21206 · $1,525
More affordable than 72% 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
$18,300/yr
At $1,525/mo median
Location
StateMD
CountyBaltimore City
Rent Market Meter
Strong Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are down 11.7% year-over-year. Push hard on price, concessions, and lease terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (-11.7% YoY, -4.0% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 21206 (Baltimore, MD) is roughly split between renters and owners, has a median income below the national average, 27.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
48,902
Median income
$64,531
Median age
36.7
Renters
46.8%
Age distribution
23.2%
23.7%
25.7%
13.8%
13.6%
Under 1823.2%
18–3423.7%
35–5425.7%
55–6413.8%
65+13.6%
Gender
43.6%
56.4%
Male43.6%
Female56.4%
Race & ethnicity
19.4%
74%
White19.4%
Black74%
Hispanic2.8%
Asian0.9%
Other2.9%
Education (25+)
34.7%
28.1%
27.5%
No HS diploma9.7%
HS diploma34.7%
Some college28.1%
Bachelor's+27.5%
Housing tenure
53.2%
46.8%
Owner53.2%
Renter46.8%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 21206 in Baltimore, MD has changed in 5 years

Income
$58,036 → $64,531
up 11.2%
Population
51,643 → 48,902
down 5.3%
Renter share
45.3% → 46.8%
+1.5 pts
Bachelor's+
22.6% → 27.5%
+4.9 pts
Median age
36.2 → 36.7
+0.5 yrs

Median household income grew from $58,036 to $64,531 between 2021 and 2024, a 11.2% shift. Headcount in the area went from 51,643 to 48,902 between 2021 and 2024, a 5.3% change. About 46.8% of households rent today, against 45.3% in 2021. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher climbed from 22.6% to 27.5%.

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About renting in ZIP 21206

Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 21206 covers Baltimore, MD. The median rent here is $1,525/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 28% of local median household income ($64,531/yr), ZIP 21206 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 11.7% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 21206?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 21206 (Baltimore, MD) is $1,525. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 21206 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 21206's median rent of $1,525/mo is $440 (22%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 21206 compare to other ZIPs in Maryland?

ZIP 21206 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Maryland, ranking #127 out of 140 ZIPs at $1,525/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 21206?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $61,000/year (~$29/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,525/mo in ZIP 21206. The local median household income is $64,531/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 21206?

Rent in ZIP 21206 has decreased 11.7% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, offering some relief compared to 12 months ago.

Is ZIP 21206 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 21206 is considered affordable for renters. At $1,525/mo, rent takes approximately 28% of the local median household income ($64,531/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 21206 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 21206 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 46.8% of ZIP 21206 households are renters, while 53.2% are owner-occupied. ZIP 21206 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 21206 compare to the rest of Baltimore?

ZIP 21206 is more affordable than Baltimore overall. At $1,525/mo, it's $274 below the Baltimore citywide median of $1,799/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 21206 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 21206 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
28%
AFFORDABLE

At $1,525/mo, rent takes ~28% of ZIP 21206's median household income ($64,531/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 21206 28%Benchmark 30%
State income tax2–5.75%
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