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ZIP 21229

Pop. 46,679·Baltimore City·104th most expensive ZIP in Maryland
Median rent (all units)
$1,702/mo
Year-over-Year
+13.0%
Month-over-Month
+0.2%
vs US Median
-$263
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ZIP 21229 · $1,702
More affordable than 59% 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
$20,424/yr
At $1,702/mo median
Location
StateMD
CountyBaltimore City
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 13.0% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+13.0% YoY, +0.2% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 21229 (Baltimore, MD) is majority owner-occupied, has a median income below the national average, 23.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
46,679
Median income
$60,047
Median age
37.5
Renters
43.1%
Age distribution
22.3%
24.8%
23.1%
13.3%
16.5%
Under 1822.3%
18–3424.8%
35–5423.1%
55–6413.3%
65+16.5%
Gender
45.7%
54.3%
Male45.7%
Female54.3%
Race & ethnicity
17.9%
69.7%
White17.9%
Black69.7%
Hispanic6.3%
Asian3.1%
Other2.9%
Education (25+)
36.1%
29.5%
23.9%
No HS diploma10.4%
HS diploma36.1%
Some college29.5%
Bachelor's+23.9%
Housing tenure
56.9%
43.1%
Owner56.9%
Renter43.1%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 21229 in Baltimore, MD has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,198 → $1,702
up 42.1%
Income
$48,725 → $60,047
up 23.2%
Population
43,933 → 46,679
up 6.3%
Renter share
45.8% → 43.1%
-2.7 pts
Bachelor's+
21.2% → 23.9%
+2.7 pts

Compared with 2021, rent in ZIP 21229 in Baltimore, MD has increased by $504 per month, settling near $1,702 after starting the period at $1,198. Median household income grew from $48,725 to $60,047 between 2021 and 2024, a 23.2% shift. Rent outpaced income growth by roughly 18.9 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 43,933 to 46,679 between 2021 and 2024, a 6.3% change. About 43.1% of households rent today, against 45.8% in 2021. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher climbed from 21.2% to 23.9%. Taken together, the five-year picture in ZIP 21229 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 21229 covers Baltimore, MD. The median rent here is $1,702/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 34% of local median household income ($60,047/yr), ZIP 21229 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 13.0% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 21229?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 21229 (Baltimore, MD) is $1,702. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 21229 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 21229's median rent of $1,702/mo is $263 (13%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 21229 compare to other ZIPs in Maryland?

ZIP 21229 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Maryland, ranking #104 out of 140 ZIPs at $1,702/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 21229?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $68,000/year (~$33/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,702/mo in ZIP 21229. The local median household income is $60,047/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 21229?

Rent in ZIP 21229 has increased 13.0% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 21229 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 21229 is considered moderate for renters. At $1,702/mo, rent takes approximately 34% of the local median household income ($60,047/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 21229 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 21229 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 43.1% of ZIP 21229 households are renters, while 56.9% are owner-occupied. ZIP 21229 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 21229 compare to the rest of Baltimore?

ZIP 21229 is more affordable than Baltimore overall. At $1,702/mo, it's $97 below the Baltimore citywide median of $1,799/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 21229 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 21229 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
34%
MODERATE

At $1,702/mo, rent takes ~34% of ZIP 21229's median household income ($60,047/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 21229 34%Benchmark 30%
State income tax2–5.75%
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