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ZIP 21211

Pop. 14,969·Baltimore City·54th most expensive ZIP in Maryland
Median rent (all units)
$2,182/mo
Year-over-Year
+16.7%
Month-over-Month
+1.8%
vs US Median
+$217
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ZIP 21211 · $2,182
More expensive than 69% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,390
1 BR
$1,550
2 BR
$1,900
3 BR
$2,410
4 BR+
$2,670
Research median
$1,900/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
$26,184/yr
At $2,182/mo median
Location
StateMD
CountyBaltimore City
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 16.7% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+16.7% YoY, +1.8% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 21211 (Baltimore, MD) is majority owner-occupied, skews toward younger working-age adults, 62.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
14,969
Median income
$82,828
Median age
37.5
Renters
39.5%
Age distribution
32.9%
31.4%
17.1%
Under 189.9%
18–3432.9%
35–5431.4%
55–648.7%
65+17.1%
Gender
46.4%
53.6%
Male46.4%
Female53.6%
Race & ethnicity
73.7%
White73.7%
Black9.8%
Hispanic6.4%
Asian5.7%
Other4.4%
Education (25+)
15.4%
14.5%
62.5%
No HS diploma7.7%
HS diploma15.4%
Some college14.5%
Bachelor's+62.5%
Housing tenure
60.5%
39.5%
Owner60.5%
Renter39.5%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 21211 in Baltimore, MD has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,647 → $2,182
up 32.5%
Income
$74,430 → $82,828
up 11.3%
Population
16,420 → 14,969
down 8.8%
Renter share
45.4% → 39.5%
-5.9 pts
Bachelor's+
59% → 62.5%
+3.5 pts
Median age
36.3 → 37.5
+1.2 yrs

Rent in ZIP 21211 in Baltimore, MD has climbed 32.5% since 2021, going from about $1,647 per month to roughly $2,182 today. Household income in the area moved from $74,430 to $82,828 across the same window, up 11.3% versus 2021. Rent outpaced income growth by roughly 21.2 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 16,420 to 14,969 between 2021 and 2024, a 8.8% change. About 39.5% of households rent today, against 45.4% in 2021. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher climbed from 59% to 62.5%. Reading these numbers side by side helps frame whether current listings in ZIP 21211 in Baltimore, MD look reasonable against where the market sat half a decade ago.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 21211 covers Baltimore, MD. The median rent here is $2,182/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,550/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,900/mo.

At 32% of local median household income ($82,828/yr), ZIP 21211 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 16.7% over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 21211?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 21211 (Baltimore, MD) is $2,182. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 21211 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 21211's median rent of $2,182/mo is $217 (11%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 21211 compare to other ZIPs in Maryland?

ZIP 21211 falls in the middle range for Maryland, ranking #54 out of 140 ZIPs at $2,182/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 21211?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $87,000/year (~$42/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,182/mo in ZIP 21211. The local median household income is $82,828/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 21211?

Rent in ZIP 21211 has increased 16.7% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 21211 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 21211 is considered moderate for renters. At $2,182/mo, rent takes approximately 32% of the local median household income ($82,828/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 21211 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 21211 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 39.5% of ZIP 21211 households are renters, while 60.5% are owner-occupied. ZIP 21211 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 21211 compare to the rest of Baltimore?

ZIP 21211 is pricier than Baltimore as a whole. At $2,182/mo, it's $383 above the Baltimore citywide median of $1,799/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 21211 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 21211 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
32%
MODERATE

At $2,182/mo, rent takes ~32% of ZIP 21211's median household income ($82,828/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 21211 32%Benchmark 30%
State income tax2–5.75%
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