Metro Centre at Owings Mills: Amenities, Housing Options and Transit Access

By Reggie Butler, Broker/Owner, CENTURY 21 Envision · Updated October 18, 2026

Built on the former Owings Mills Metro parking lots off I-795, Metro Centre is a roughly $220 million mixed-use neighborhood where you can live, work, study and catch the train without getting in a car. Here’s what’s there today and how it compares to traditional single-family living nearby.

Transit access

• Metro SubwayLink: Owings Mills is the end of the Trains run every 8–11 minutes on weekdays and every 15–20 minutes on weekends, making 14 stops through downtown Baltimore to Johns Hopkins Hospital.
• MTA buses: Route 87 (to Glyndon) and Route 89 (to Reisterstown Plaza).
• Driving: I-795 is right there, with quick connections to I-695 and I-
• Parking: Two free public garages (2,865 and 2,089 spaces), both with EV

Amenities

Library and college

 The 80,000 sq ft Owings Mills Branch of the Baltimore County Public Library shares a building at 10300 Grand Central Ave with a 40,000 sq ft Community College of Baltimore County (CCBC) campus focused on workforce training and lifelong learning.

Dining and shopping

 Eggspectation, World of Beer, Barrel & Vine, Hook & Reel, Suya Spot Nigerian Grill, Curry & Spice, Toastique, KungFu Tea and more. Fitness and services include Title Boxing Club, Club Pilates, Zero Latency VR and Metro Pharmacy.

Hotel and events

 The 229-room Marriott Owings Mills Metro Centre has The Tillery restaurant, a Starbucks and a 6,240 sq ft ballroom. An Element by Marriott is planned for 2027. The Plaza hosts concerts, outdoor movies, farmers markets and seasonal festivals.

Office

 Metro Office II (142,000 sq ft) houses firms such as BDO USA, CBIZ, Gannett Fleming and Carrington Mortgage, with more office buildings proposed.

Housing options at Metro Centre

Typical rents (Metro Crossing, fall 2026): one-bedrooms from about $1,760 (712 sq ft) and two-bedrooms about $2,060–$2,226 (873–1,118 sq ft). There’s a $350 amenity fee at move-in and $45 a month per pet. Dogs must be under 75 lbs, and breed restrictions may apply.

TOD apartment living vs. a single-family home nearby

Owings Mills (21117) market, August 2026: the median sale price was about $420,000, up 12% from a year earlier. Homes sold in a median of 35 days at 100.7% of list price, and the market is rated “very competitive.” Townhomes in the area often sell for about $275,000–$385,000, a

middle step between renting and a detached home.

Frequently asked questions

Is Metro Centre walkable?

 Yes. Apartments, the library, restaurants, the hotel and the plaza are all within a few minutes’ walk. The Metro platform is across I-795, connected by the station.

Is parking free?

 Yes. Both public garages are free, and Metro Crossing includes garage parking for residents.

Can I buy rather than rent at Metro Centre?

 The residential buildings are rentals. If you’d rather own, nearby townhomes and single-family neighborhoods let you build equity while staying minutes from the Metro.

Sources: metrocentreom.com (Explore page), Wikipedia (Metro Centre at Owings Mills), Apartments.com listing for The Apartments at Metro Centre, The Met at Metro Centre amenities page, and Redfin 21117 housing market and recent sales data (August–October 2026). Rents, fees and availability change, so confirm with each property.