Baltimore is an independent city located in the state of Maryland in the United States of America. As of 2006, the population of Baltimore City was 631,366. The city is a major U.S. seaport, situated closer to major Midwestern markets than any other major seaport on the East Coast. Once an industrial town with an economic base in manufacturing, Baltimore's economy has now shifted primarily to a service sector-oriented, with its largest employer no longer Bethlehem Steel but The Johns Hopkins University and The Johns Hopkins Hospital. Baltimore apartments for rent comparison page shows most up to date rent information on Baltimore apartments and houses. Rent information is obtained from multiple rental sources but we cannot guarantee their accuracy.