Housing Tips


  • If possible, we recommend that you visit Baltimore in advance and view properties before you commit to a lease.
  • You may want to commit to a short-term lease if you are unfamiliar with the area.
  • If you do not plan to bring a car, we encourage you to look for housing on the Johns Hopkins shuttle route or other easy to access public transportation.
  • If you do bring a car, ask about parking options.
  • The Johns Hopkins University does not endorse any of the property owners/companies listed on the off-campus housing site or any other company, products or services by virtue of making this service accessible to the JHU community.
  • The University does not inspect properties; students are thus responsible for determining suitable housing.
  • Contact a representative on the Neighborhood Contact List to find out more about the areas you are interested in (list is found on the off-campus housing website).
  • Average rent in Baltimore (in a student’s price range) is $900-$1,600 per month. This may or may not include utilities and/or may or may not include roommates.
  • Please use the Apartment Checklist as a resource before signing a lease.