Towson, Maryland · Flat 10% fee
Towson property management
Maryland Rental Managers provides full-service property management for single-family homes, townhomes and condos across Towson for a flat 10% of monthly rent with a 7-day leasing guarantee, Baltimore County rental registration included.
58,679
Towson residents (Census ACS 2024)
$1,764
median gross rent (Census ACS 2020 to 2024)
19,677
Towson University students (fall 2025)
Seat
of Baltimore County government
The market
Three renter engines: campus, hospitals, county offices
Towson has three renter engines running at once: Towson University's 19,677 students plus faculty and staff, two hospitals (GBMC and the 221-bed UM St. Joseph Medical Center), and Baltimore County's government seat, with the county's offices and courts on Washington Avenue. Towson Town Center, a super-regional mall with 180+ stores, keeps the amenity profile strong.
That mix means demand across every property type: student-adjacent rentals near campus, medical professionals near the hospitals, and county employees who want to live where they work. At a median gross rent of $1,764 (Census ACS 2020 to 2024), well-managed Towson properties fill reliably.
Compliance
Registered and licensed with Baltimore County
All rental property in Baltimore County must be registered and licensed before a tenant moves in (Baltimore County Code § 35-5-201), and the application requires an inspection sheet completed by a licensed home inspector. We confirm current requirements with Baltimore County Permits, Approvals and Inspections and handle registration end-to-end, along with MDE lead-paint registration for pre-1978 homes.
Baltimore County: Rental Registration ↗Coverage
Towson areas we serve
Towson core / courthouse area
ZIP 21204
Towson east / Loch Raven side
ZIP 21286
Near Towson University
ZIP 21204
Near GBMC / St. Joseph
ZIP 21204
FAQ
Answers for Towson rental owners
Do I need a license to rent out my Towson house?＋
Yes. Baltimore County requires all rental property to be registered and licensed before a tenant moves in, under County Code § 35-5-201, including an inspection by a licensed home inspector. We handle registration and inspection coordination.
What does property management cost in Towson?＋
A flat 10% of monthly rent, charged only on rent actually collected. No setup fee, no cancellation fee, month-to-month agreement.
Do you rent to Towson University students?＋
We screen every applicant identically: credit, income, rental history, background. Students, hospital staff, and county employees all get the same checks. Towson's student and medical demand is an advantage for owners; consistent screening is how you capture it safely.
Which parts of Towson do you cover?＋
All of Towson (ZIP codes 21204 and 21286), plus surrounding Baltimore County communities.
Sources: Baltimore County: Rental Registration · Census Reporter: Towson, MD (ACS) · Towson University: fall 2025 fact sheet