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ZIP 21213

Pop. 28,058·Baltimore City·99th most expensive ZIP in Maryland
Median rent (all units)
$1,748/mo
Year-over-Year
+10.4%
Month-over-Month
-0.9%
vs US Median
-$217
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ZIP 21213 · $1,748
More affordable than 55% 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
$20,976/yr
At $1,748/mo median
Location
StateMD
CountyBaltimore City
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Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 10.4% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+10.4% YoY, -0.9% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 21213 (Baltimore, MD) is roughly split between renters and owners, has a median income below the national average, 17.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
28,058
Median income
$51,344
Median age
38.3
Renters
48%
Age distribution
23.6%
21.7%
27.6%
12.3%
14.9%
Under 1823.6%
18–3421.7%
35–5427.6%
55–6412.3%
65+14.9%
Gender
42.6%
57.4%
Male42.6%
Female57.4%
Race & ethnicity
85.1%
White6.8%
Black85.1%
Hispanic5.2%
Other2.7%
Education (25+)
15.4%
39.2%
27.5%
17.9%
No HS diploma15.4%
HS diploma39.2%
Some college27.5%
Bachelor's+17.9%
Housing tenure
52%
48%
Owner52%
Renter48%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 21213 in Baltimore, MD has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,180 → $1,748
up 48.1%
Income
$44,121 → $51,344
up 16.4%
Population
29,579 → 28,058
down 5.1%
Renter share
42.9% → 48%
+5.1 pts
Bachelor's+
17.2% → 17.9%
+0.7 pts
Median age
37.2 → 38.3
+1.1 yrs

Across the past five years, the going rent in ZIP 21213 in Baltimore, MD has shifted from $1,180 to $1,748, up 48.1% since 2021. Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $44,121 in 2021 to $51,344 more recently. Because rent grew faster than wages over the same span, the affordability picture has tightened relative to 2021. Census counts show ZIP 21213 in Baltimore, MD losing about 1,521 residents over the five-year window, down 5.1% on net. The renter share has risen from 42.9% to 48%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder. These shifts give renters and would-be renters a longer baseline for sizing up today's listings against the ZIP 21213 in Baltimore, MD market of 2021.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 21213 covers Baltimore, MD. The median rent here is $1,748/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 41% of local median household income ($51,344/yr), ZIP 21213 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 10.4% over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 21213?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 21213 (Baltimore, MD) is $1,748. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 21213 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 21213's median rent of $1,748/mo is $217 (11%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 21213 compare to other ZIPs in Maryland?

ZIP 21213 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Maryland, ranking #99 out of 140 ZIPs at $1,748/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 21213?

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 $1,748/mo in ZIP 21213. The local median household income is $51,344/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 21213?

Rent in ZIP 21213 has increased 10.4% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 21213 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 21213 is considered stretched for renters. At $1,748/mo, rent takes approximately 41% of the local median household income ($51,344/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 21213 significantly exceeds that threshold, making it challenging for many renters.

What percentage of ZIP 21213 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 48% of ZIP 21213 households are renters, while 52% are owner-occupied. ZIP 21213 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 21213 compare to the rest of Baltimore?

ZIP 21213 is more affordable than Baltimore overall. At $1,748/mo, it's $51 below the Baltimore citywide median of $1,799/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 21213 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 21213 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
41%
STRETCHED

At $1,748/mo, rent takes ~41% of ZIP 21213's median household income ($51,344/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 21213 41%Benchmark 30%
State income tax2–5.75%
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