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Baltimore Living and Housing Resources

In many ways, Baltimore is the heart of American health care education and opportunity. Home to the world-class Johns Hopkins institutions, the city is the site of two rapidly developing biotechnology centers and several nationally ranked hospitals. Federal agencies and international health organizations are just an hour away in Washington, DC, and Philadelphia and New York are readily accessible.

A unique combination of the old and the new, Baltimore is a national showcase for urban renewal and ethnic tradition. One popular attraction is the Inner Harbor, which includes the National Aquarium, the Maryland Science Center, and the acclaimed Oriole Park Baseball Stadium at Camden Yards, as well as the Baltimore Ravens football stadium. Yet, to the native Baltimorean, it is the city’s quirky neighborhoods, restaurants, row homes, and waterfront that exemplify Charm City.

Historically, Baltimore is famed for Fort McHenry and as the home of the “Star Spangled Banner.” Its cultural centers include the Walters Art Museum, Peabody Conservatory of Music, and Baltimore Museum of Art. The city also hosts major ballet, theater, and opera companies, as well as the renowned Baltimore Symphony Orchestra. Baltimore is also geographically convenient to many areas along the mid-Atlantic region, with an international airport, Thurgood Marshall/BWI.

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Resources

The University offers information about housing to all students. Information may be obtained by contacting the Johns Hopkins Medical Institutions Off-Campus Housing Office. Although on-campus housing is not available to nursing students, the off-campus housing office offers many resources for finding a place to live in Baltimore and the surrounding counties. There is also a message board section to post requests for roommates, as well as a section for furniture for sale. To access the site as a guest click sign up in the upper right corner, choose Guests/Sign up, and enter the password EAPoe1809.

The The Essential is the closest housing accommodation to the East Baltimore Medical Campus, where the School of Nursing is located. All units include premium amenities such as hardwood flooring, stainless steel appliances, and granite countertops with access to a 24-hour fitness center, 24-hour courtesy desk, controlled access entry, high speed WiFi, weekday morning coffee bar and a garden rooftop terrace.

If you would like to speak with someone at the School of Nursing about housing and moving to Baltimore, contact the Office of Student Affairs, 667-306-9649.

Please refer to our Guide for Moving to Baltimore to learn more about the neighborhoods where many School of Nursing students live, the amenities that they enjoy in their area, and information about other Johns Hopkins locations and resources. Airbnb is a good option if you are new to Baltimore and need time to choose a neighborhood where you want to live.

Renters Insurance! Renters insurance is inexpensive and strongly recommended! Do not assume that your landlord’s insurance will cover your personal property if there is a fire, flood, or theft. Your clothes, jewelry, furniture, laptop, electronics, etc. all add up! Landlords may also require proof of rental insurance before the lease is signed.
If possible, try to visit Baltimore in advance and view your housing options before you commit to a lease.
Average student rent in Baltimore is $800-$1,200 per month. This may or may not include utilities.
If you do not plan to bring a car, look for housing near one of the Johns Hopkins shuttle routes or other public transportation. Many students also ride their bikes to the School of Nursing.
If you do bring a car, look into parking options.
For your safety, find out what security measures are in place (front door security, door/window locks, alarms, etc.), view crime reports, and try to live on a busy street.
The School of Nursing does not inspect properties; students are responsible for determining suitable housing.