Canton Rent Prices & Neighborhood Guide

Waterfront neighborhood with O'Donnell Square, rowhouses, local restaurants, and active community.

Baltimore, MDAvg Rent: $1,825/moWalk Score: 85
Walkability
85
Walk Score
Transit
52
Transit Score
Commute
15 min
To Downtown
Safety
Very Good
Rating

Canton Rent Prices

Studio
$1,100
per month
1 Bedroom
$1,400
per month
2 Bedrooms
$2,000
per month
3 Bedrooms
$2,800
per month

Rent Trend: Rising

Neighborhood Character

Vibe & Demographics

Neighborhood Vibe
Community-focused, waterfront, young
Demographics
Young professionals, families, couples
Best For
Young professionalsFamiliesCommunity seekersWaterfront lovers

Lifestyle & Amenities

Restaurant Scene
Diverse, local favorites, growing
Nightlife
Active - O'Donnell Square bars, restaurants
Schools
Good public schools

Pros & Cons of Living in Canton

Pros

  • Community feel
  • Waterfront
  • Patterson Park
  • Safe

Cons

  • Parking difficult
  • Limited transit
  • Getting expensive
  • Some flooding

Parks & Recreation

  • Patterson Park
  • Canton waterfront

Public Transit

  • Bus routes
  • Circulator

Popular Streets

  • O'Donnell Street
  • Boston Street
  • Eastern Avenue

Key Amenities

  • O'Donnell Square
  • Waterfront
  • Patterson Park
  • Local shops

Compare with Other Baltimore Neighborhoods

Federal Hill

2BR Rent:$2,100
Walk Score:92
Young professional, historic, vibrant

Fells Point

2BR Rent:$2,000
Walk Score:90
Historic, waterfront, nightlife

Mount Vernon

2BR Rent:$1,800
Walk Score:92
Cultural, historic, LGBTQ+ friendly

Hampden

2BR Rent:$1,600
Walk Score:78
Eclectic, quirky, local

Helpful Resources for Renters

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