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Towson, MD

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Baltimore suburb relishes access to higher education and various amenities.

Convenient Suburban Quaint College Town Commuter

Just ten miles north of Baltimore, in the heart of the Mid-Atlantic region, rests Towson. Home to Towson University, Towson boasts a youthful vibrancy. This is further punctuated by the close proximity of Johns Hopkins University, Notre Dame of Maryland University, and Loyola University Maryland.

While Towson University opens its amenities such as the Watson-King Planetarium and Asian Arts and Culture Center to the public, there is even more to discover in Towson. The Towson Town Center hosts an array of retailers for all kinds of shopping options. Lake Roland Nature Council provides hiking and biking trails, fishing, and boating for outdoor enjoyment. Hampton National Historic Site allows residents and visitors to take a peek into the past of a historic mansion. Towson is also nearby a number of additional amenities, including the Maryland Zoo in Baltimore, Pimlico Race Course, and Maryland State Fairgrounds.

Getting around from Towson is easy with access to Interstates 83 and 695 as well as Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport.

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Rent Trends

As of December 2024, the average apartment rent in Towson, MD is $1,480 for a studio, $1,621 for one bedroom, $1,935 for two bedrooms, and $2,205 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Towson has increased by 0.7% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,621/month
802 Sq Ft
House
$2,077/month
1,482 Sq Ft
Townhome
$2,429/month
999 Sq Ft
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Transportation

81

Very Walkable

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

56

Good Transit

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

48

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

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
  • Hampton National Historic Site
  • Lake Roland Park
  • Cromwell Valley Park
  • Cylburn Arboretum

Military Bases

Airports

  • Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall

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