Rooms for rent in Baltimore

FAQs for renting a room in a Shared Home in Baltimore, Maryland

Why rent with Bungalow?

Bungalow doesn’t just list rooms for rent in shared homes - we work with our homeowners to hand select each property to make sure it is up to our standard. We then help our residents find their roommates and build a unique community in their home. Finally, we have an incredible team behind the scenes that are always a message away through our app if and when you need us. Beautiful homes. Incredible locations. Pricing that makes sense. Find a room in a shared home that hits the sweet spot between great quality and sensible pricing. Bungalow homes are hand-selected across major markets to match your lifestyle. Find it. Try it. Feel 100% before you rent. Love where you live or you're free to go. Our 30-day trial, option to transfer to other in-network Bungalow homes, and flexible lease terms are all designed to help you rent with confidence. Live in good company. Our Meet & Greet Chat takes the stress out of finding a roommate by making sure everyone in the household is a match from day one. We pre-screen all residents because your safety is our top priority. Enjoy the benefits of living together with the freedom of operating solo. Use our Meet & Greet chat to select roommates with similar lifestyles. Then, sign and pay separately within our app.

Are utilities included in Bungalow Home Rentals?

For the vast majority of our properties, Bungalow partners with Conservice, to manage, separate, and bill utilities removing the need for arguing over venmo each month. You will only pay for the exact amount your home uses and Bungalow takes care of splitting these costs evenly between you and your roommates.

Are Bungalow Home Rentals furnished?

Bungalow’s Shared Homes include furnished common areas (living, dining, and kitchens), along with a Smart TV, and kitchen essentials! The only furniture you'll need to move in is whatever you'd like to put in your bedroom.

Are Bungalow Home Rentals pet friendly?

Some Bungalow Shared Homes are pet friendly, while others are not. You can find pet information by clicking on a particular home. That said, service and emotional support animals (ESAs) are accepted in every Bungalow home with proper supporting documentation.

About us

Bungalow takes the hassle out of your housing search. We offer beautiful homes (entire and shared) in the country’s most vibrant neighborhoods, and can help connect you with roommates you’ll love coming home to. And finally, we believe you should be able to still afford to explore your new city as well. We pride ourselves on the fact that Bungalow residents save an average of 30% on rent compared to studio apartments in the same neighborhood.

Things to know before moving to Baltimore:

How to find a roommate in Baltimore

Moving into a Bungalow shared home is the easiest way to find great roommates. Our Meet & Greet Chat helps you connect with roommates you look forward to living with to form a one-of-a-kind household together.

What is the average rent in Baltimore?

According to Zumper, the average 1 bedroom apartment in Baltimore is $1,260. Nationwide, Bungalow residents save an average of 30% on rent compared to studio apartments in the same neighborhood.

Is there good public transportation in Baltimore?

The Baltimore transit system includes the bus, water taxi services, light rail network, and local train lines. You can take Charm City Circulator buses, the MARC train to Union Station, or MTA buses to various points in Baltimore. The Charm City Circulator is limited to specific routes and only operates on weekdays; the other two are less limited but available weekdays for certain hours. Baltimore has two different lines Light Rail - Mountable & Light Rail - Canton. With 42 stations in total, you can easily travel around anywhere within Baltimore with access to either line.

What to do in Baltimore

Baltimore has a lot to offer, from historic attractions to waterfront activities, festivals and more. Visit Point Lookout for uncrowded beach days. Explore the Harley Davidson museum. Tour Fort McHenry in Baltimore Harbor. Walk through Druid Hill Park to find cricket players, joggers and picnickers on sunny days. Marvel at classical architecture in Mount Vernon's museums or Maryland Historical Society's Greek revival mansion just across the street.

Schools and universities in Baltimore

The Johns Hopkins University is the most well-known university in Baltimore and has been ranked as one of the top 10 universities in America as well as one of the best medical schools (ranked 3rd). Other notable schools are Loyola college, Towson University, Stevenson University, Goucher College, Coppin State University.