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ZIP 21210

Pop. 14,134·Baltimore City·89th most expensive ZIP in Maryland
Median rent (all units)
$1,844/mo
Year-over-Year
-0.6%
Month-over-Month
+8.0%
vs US Median
-$121
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ZIP 21210 · $1,844
More expensive than 51% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,290
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
$22,128/yr
At $1,844/mo median
Location
StateMD
CountyBaltimore City
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 0.6% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (-0.6% YoY, +8.0% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 21210 (Baltimore, MD) is majority owner-occupied, skews toward younger working-age adults, has a median income above the national average, 83.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
14,134
Median income
$112,428
Median age
32
Renters
38.5%
Age distribution
20.1%
32.7%
19.8%
17.5%
Under 1820.1%
18–3432.7%
35–5419.8%
55–649.9%
65+17.5%
Gender
46.3%
53.7%
Male46.3%
Female53.7%
Race & ethnicity
59.7%
16.1%
13.1%
White59.7%
Black16.1%
Hispanic13.1%
Asian9.1%
Other2%
Education (25+)
83.6%
No HS diploma2.1%
HS diploma6.8%
Some college7.5%
Bachelor's+83.6%
Housing tenure
61.5%
38.5%
Owner61.5%
Renter38.5%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 21210 in Baltimore, MD has changed in 5 years

Income
$106,925 → $112,428
up 5.1%
Population
15,942 → 14,134
down 11.3%
Renter share
37.7% → 38.5%
+0.8 pts
Bachelor's+
82.4% → 83.6%
+1.2 pts
Median age
28 → 32
+4.0 yrs

Household income in the area moved from $106,925 to $112,428 across the same window, up 5.1% versus 2021. The population has contracted by 11.3% since 2021, moving from about 15,942 residents to roughly 14,134.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 21210 covers Baltimore, MD. The median rent here is $1,844/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 20% of local median household income ($112,428/yr), ZIP 21210 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 0.6% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 21210?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 21210 (Baltimore, MD) is $1,844. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 21210 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 21210's median rent of $1,844/mo is $121 (6%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 21210 compare to other ZIPs in Maryland?

ZIP 21210 falls in the middle range for Maryland, ranking #89 out of 140 ZIPs at $1,844/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 21210?

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 $1,844/mo in ZIP 21210. The local median household income is $112,428/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 21210?

Rent in ZIP 21210 has decreased 0.6% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, offering some relief compared to 12 months ago.

Is ZIP 21210 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 21210 is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,844/mo, rent takes approximately 20% of the local median household income ($112,428/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 21210 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 21210 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 38.5% of ZIP 21210 households are renters, while 61.5% are owner-occupied. ZIP 21210 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 21210 compare to the rest of Baltimore?

ZIP 21210 is pricier than Baltimore as a whole. At $1,844/mo, it's $45 above the Baltimore citywide median of $1,799/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 21210 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 21210 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
20%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,844/mo, rent takes ~20% of ZIP 21210's median household income ($112,428/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 21210 20%Benchmark 30%
State income tax2–5.75%
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