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ZIP 21224

Pop. 47,465·Baltimore City·59th most expensive ZIP in Maryland
Median rent (all units)
$2,118/mo
Year-over-Year
+7.2%
Month-over-Month
-0.5%
vs US Median
+$153
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ZIP 21224 · $2,118
More expensive than 66% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,580
1 BR
$1,750
2 BR
$2,150
3 BR
$2,730
4 BR+
$3,020
Research median
$2,150/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
$25,416/yr
At $2,118/mo median
Location
StateMD
CountyBaltimore City
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 7.2% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+7.2% YoY, -0.5% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 21224 (Baltimore, MD) is majority owner-occupied, 48.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
47,465
Median income
$89,017
Median age
34.3
Renters
41.5%
Age distribution
21.8%
29.8%
26.3%
12.4%
Under 1821.8%
18–3429.8%
35–5426.3%
55–649.7%
65+12.4%
Gender
49.7%
50.3%
Male49.7%
Female50.3%
Race & ethnicity
55.8%
15.1%
23.5%
White55.8%
Black15.1%
Hispanic23.5%
Asian3.5%
Other2.2%
Education (25+)
16.9%
19.1%
15.5%
48.6%
No HS diploma16.9%
HS diploma19.1%
Some college15.5%
Bachelor's+48.6%
Housing tenure
58.5%
41.5%
Owner58.5%
Renter41.5%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 21224 in Baltimore, MD has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,674 → $2,118
up 26.5%
Income
$80,984 → $89,017
up 9.9%
Population
46,110 → 47,465
up 2.9%
Renter share
39.6% → 41.5%
+1.9 pts
Bachelor's+
47.5% → 48.6%
+1.1 pts

Rent in ZIP 21224 in Baltimore, MD has climbed 26.5% since 2021, going from about $1,674 per month to roughly $2,118 today. Median household income grew from $80,984 to $89,017 between 2021 and 2024, a 9.9% shift. Rent outpaced income growth by roughly 16.6 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 46,110 to 47,465 between 2021 and 2024, a 2.9% change. About 41.5% of households rent today, against 39.6% in 2021. Taken together, the five-year picture in ZIP 21224 in Baltimore, MD reflects how housing costs and the people paying them have evolved through a stretch that included a pandemic, a hot rental market, and a recent cooling phase.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 21224 covers Baltimore, MD. The median rent here is $2,118/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,750/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,150/mo.

At 29% of local median household income ($89,017/yr), ZIP 21224 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 7.2% over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 21224?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 21224 (Baltimore, MD) is $2,118. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 21224 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 21224's median rent of $2,118/mo is $153 (8%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 21224 compare to other ZIPs in Maryland?

ZIP 21224 falls in the middle range for Maryland, ranking #59 out of 140 ZIPs at $2,118/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 21224?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $85,000/year (~$41/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,118/mo in ZIP 21224. The local median household income is $89,017/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 21224?

Rent in ZIP 21224 has increased 7.2% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 21224 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 21224 is considered affordable for renters. At $2,118/mo, rent takes approximately 29% of the local median household income ($89,017/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 21224 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 21224 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 41.5% of ZIP 21224 households are renters, while 58.5% are owner-occupied. ZIP 21224 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 21224 compare to the rest of Baltimore?

ZIP 21224 is pricier than Baltimore as a whole. At $2,118/mo, it's $319 above the Baltimore citywide median of $1,799/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 21224 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 21224 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
29%
AFFORDABLE

At $2,118/mo, rent takes ~29% of ZIP 21224's median household income ($89,017/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 21224 29%Benchmark 30%
State income tax2–5.75%
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