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Sparrows Point, MD

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A historic bayfront community that’s minutes from Baltimore

Scenic Economy Historic Bayfront

Situated on a scenic point that stretches into Old Road Bay and the Patapsco River, Sparrows Point is the more industrial neighbor to Edgemere and Dundalk. Once the home of a thriving steel industry, today Sparrows Point provides incredible views of the river and the bay as well as convenient access to Interstate 695. Residential offerings can be found closer to the neighboring communities, but development is swiftly coming to Sparrows Point.

Community parks and yacht clubs can be found along Jones Creek, and a few restaurant offerings along Sparrows Point Road. Downtown Baltimore is just a 30-minute drive away, meaning the amenities of the city are well within reach.

Rent Trends

As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in Sparrows Point, MD is $1,250 for one bedroom, $2,266 for two bedrooms, and $1,982 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Sparrows Point has decreased by -0.3% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,250/month
600 Sq Ft
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Transportation

31

Car-Dependent

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.

3

Minimal Transit

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You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.

40

Somewhat Bikeable

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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

Sparrows Point High

Public

Grades 9-12

1,146 Students

3
out of 10

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • North Point State Park
  • Fort McHenry National Monument
  • Hart-Miller Island State Park
  • Fort Smallwood Park
  • Downs 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.