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ZIP 21214

Pop. 21,092·Baltimore City·133rd most expensive ZIP in Maryland
Median rent (all units)
$1,426/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
-12.1%
vs US Median
-$539
Falling (Monthly)
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ZIP 21214 · $1,426
More affordable than 79% 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
$17,112/yr
At $1,426/mo median
Location
StateMD
CountyBaltimore City
Rent Market Meter
Strong Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are down 0.0% year-over-year. Push hard on price, concessions, and lease terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.0% YoY, -12.1% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 21214 (Baltimore, MD) is majority owner-occupied, 42.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
21,092
Median income
$86,366
Median age
40.8
Renters
21.4%
Age distribution
21.8%
18.2%
31.6%
12.8%
15.7%
Under 1821.8%
18–3418.2%
35–5431.6%
55–6412.8%
65+15.7%
Gender
47.5%
52.5%
Male47.5%
Female52.5%
Race & ethnicity
33.4%
56.7%
White33.4%
Black56.7%
Hispanic3.5%
Asian0.5%
Other5.9%
Education (25+)
25.8%
26.2%
42.2%
No HS diploma5.8%
HS diploma25.8%
Some college26.2%
Bachelor's+42.2%
Housing tenure
78.6%
21.4%
Owner78.6%
Renter21.4%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 21214 in Baltimore, MD has changed in 5 years

Income
$73,308 → $86,366
up 17.8%
Population
21,924 → 21,092
down 3.8%
Renter share
23% → 21.4%
-1.6 pts
Bachelor's+
39.8% → 42.2%
+2.4 pts
Median age
41.3 → 40.8
-0.5 yrs

Census figures show median household income at $86,366 today, compared with $73,308 five years earlier. Census counts show ZIP 21214 in Baltimore, MD losing about 832 residents over the five-year window, down 3.8% on net. The renter share has eased from 23% to 21.4%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 39.8% to 42.2% across the same window.

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About renting in ZIP 21214

Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 21214 covers Baltimore, MD. The median rent here is $1,426/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 ($86,366/yr), ZIP 21214 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 21214?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 21214 (Baltimore, MD) is $1,426. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 21214 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 21214's median rent of $1,426/mo is $539 (27%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 21214 compare to other ZIPs in Maryland?

ZIP 21214 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Maryland, ranking #133 out of 140 ZIPs at $1,426/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 21214?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $57,000/year (~$27/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,426/mo in ZIP 21214. The local median household income is $86,366/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 21214?

Rent in ZIP 21214 has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of July 20, 2026.

Is ZIP 21214 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 21214 is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,426/mo, rent takes approximately 20% of the local median household income ($86,366/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 21214 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 21214 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 21.4% of ZIP 21214 households are renters, while 78.6% are owner-occupied. ZIP 21214 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 21214 compare to the rest of Baltimore?

ZIP 21214 is more affordable than Baltimore overall. At $1,426/mo, it's $373 below the Baltimore citywide median of $1,799/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 21214 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 21214 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
20%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,426/mo, rent takes ~20% of ZIP 21214's median household income ($86,366/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 21214 20%Benchmark 30%
State income tax2–5.75%
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