Johns Hopkins University

Baltimore, MD

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Johns Hopkins University Homewood Campus - Baltimore, MD

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Exceptional academics and visionary research in the heart of the Charm City

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Johns Hopkins has been on the cutting edge of academic innovation since its founding in 1876, and is regarded as the first true research university in the United States. The quality of education at Johns Hopkins is superb, with many of its major programs consistently ranked among the best in the nation. The Homewood campus now serves as the main academic and administrative branch of the university, and features such cultural landmarks as Homewood House and the Johns Hopkins Archaeological Museum. This is also where you’ll find the Krueger School of Arts and Sciences, the Whiting School of Engineering, and the School of Education.

Being near the center of Baltimore, Johns Hopkins is surrounded by tremendous urban resources. With Wyman Park on the western edge of campus and the massive Druid Hill Park just a few blocks away, it’s easy to soak in the tranquility of nature anytime. The Charles Village neighborhood directly south of campus has become a popular hangout in recent years, with beloved hangouts like Ottobar and W.C. Harlan hosting big crowds on the weekends. Downtown Baltimore is due south of campus, and the route is lined with a terrific selection of restaurants, shops, theaters, and galleries. Affordable apartments near campus are plentiful, with the widest availability near the east side of campus.

Explore the College

Gilman Hall was dedicated in 1915

The George Peabody Library was completed in 1878

The Peabody Institute in Mount Vernon was founded in 1857

The Peabody Institute is the oldest conservatory in the country

Flowers outside the Nitze Building

The Paul H. Nitze School of Advanced International Studies is one of the world's top graduate schools for international relations

Rent Trends

As of April 2025, the average apartment rent in Baltimore, MD is $1,329 for a studio, $1,482 for one bedroom, $1,609 for two bedrooms, and $1,851 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Baltimore has increased by 0.8% in the past year.

  • Studio

  • 480 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,329/month

    Average Rent

  • 1 BR

  • 692 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,482/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 939 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,609/month

    Average Rent

  • 3 BR

  • 1,162 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,851/month

    Average Rent

Transportation

76

Very Walkable

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

If you enjoy walking, you’ll enjoy renting in this area! It’s a very walkable neighborhood.

68

Good Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

The area around this property has good transit with many nearby transportation options.

61

Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

While there’s some bike infrastructure in this area, you’ll still need a car for many errands.

Schools

Fort Garrison Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

272 Students

10
out of 10

West Towson Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

503 Students

9
out of 10

Rodgers Forge Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

396 Students

9
out of 10

Cromwell Valley Elementary Technology

Public

Grades PK-5

396 Students

9
out of 10

West Towson Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

382 Students

9
out of 10

Roland Park Elementary/Middle

Public

Grades PK-8

1,365 Students

8
out of 10

Thomas Johnson Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-8

518 Students

7
out of 10

Lakeland Elementary/Middle

Public

Grades PK-8

997 Students

6
out of 10

Francis Scott Key Elementary/Middle

Public

Grades PK-8

589 Students

6
out of 10

Federal Hill Preparatory School

Public

Grades PK-5 & 7

330 Students

6
out of 10

Baltimore Polytechnic Institute

Public

Grades 9-12

1,555 Students

9
out of 10

Baltimore School For The Arts

Public

Grades 9-12

426 Students

9
out of 10

Baltimore City College

Public

Grades 9-12

1,497 Students

8
out of 10

Catonsville High

Public

Grades 9-12

1,729 Students

7
out of 10

Pikesville High

Public

Grades 9-12

895 Students

6
out of 10

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Maryland Space Grant Consortium Observatory
  • Rawlings Conservatory & Botanic Gardens
  • The Maryland Zoo in Baltimore
  • Clifton Park
  • Druid Hill Park

Military Bases

Airports

  • Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2025.