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Sparks, MD

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A northern suburb of Baltimore with historic roots

Commuter Rural Small Business Great Schools Family-Friendly

An outer suburb of Baltimore, the small town of Sparks, Maryland sits just 20 miles north of the city. Sparks offers a rural environment for renters, along with upscale rentals, great public schools, and a family-friendly atmosphere. You’ll find this close-knit community enjoying the great outdoors at Sparks Park and exploring the Sparks Bank Nature Center. Although Sparks is sparsely filled with residential neighborhoods, the city offers a few local gems like the National Lacrosse Hall of Fame and Museum.

After you find your upscale rental in Sparks, be sure to check out the Milton Inn. This upscale eatery resides in a former inn from 1740 with intricate décor and historic roots. Just down York Street you’ll find the Filling Station, known for its lattes, pastries, and local charm. For more shopping and dining options, check out Hunt Valley Towne Centre just a few miles south of Sparks with over 55 retailers and eateries, a movie theatre, a grocery store, and more.

Rent Trends

As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in Sparks, MD is $1,532 for one bedroom, and $1,769 for two bedrooms. Apartment rent in Sparks has increased by 5.7% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,532/month
801 Sq Ft
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Transportation

17

Car-Dependent

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

Walking is difficult in this neighborhood, which is considered a car-dependent area.

14

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

Sparks Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

472 Students

9
out of 10

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Oregon Ridge Nature Center
  • Oregon Ridge Park
  • Northern Central Railroad Trail
  • Loch Raven Fishing Center
  • Rodgers Farms

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.