Towson University

Towson, MD

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Towson University - Towson, MD

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A top-notch public university in Baltimore’s northern suburbs

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Twenty minutes north of downtown Baltimore, Towson University offers one of the finest academic experiences in the region along with access to the resources of one of America’s most historic cities. Downtown Towson is only a couple of blocks north of campus, allowing the collegiate crowd and the local population to intermingle: On-campus facilities like the Watson-King Planetarium and the Asian Arts and Culture Center are popular attractions for visitors, and Downtown’s art galleries, unique cafes, bars, and shopping centers are easily within walking distance for folks who live near the university. The area surrounding the university is full of residential neighborhoods, providing you with a wide array of options for living arrangements. Rental rates tend to be rather affordable, allowing you to find the perfect apartment, condo, or house to fit your lifestyle.

Rent Trends

As of April 2025, the average apartment rent in Towson, MD is $1,481 for a studio, $1,652 for one bedroom, $1,959 for two bedrooms, and $2,211 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Towson has increased by 0.2% in the past year.

  • Studio

  • 534 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,481/month

    Average Rent

  • 1 BR

  • 802 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,652/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 1,098 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,959/month

    Average Rent

  • 3 BR

  • 1,195 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $2,211/month

    Average Rent

Transportation

81

Very Walkable

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

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

56

Good Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

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

48

Somewhat Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Schools

Riderwood Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

395 Students

8
out of 10

Pleasant Plains Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

527 Students

2
out of 10

Towson High Law & Public Policy

Public

Grades 9-12

1,676 Students

8
out of 10

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Watson-King Planetarium
  • Lake Roland Park
  • Hampton National Historic Site
  • Cromwell Valley Park
  • Cylburn Arboretum

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.