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Cheap Apartments for Rent in Columbia, MD

1,749 Rentals
  1. Building Photo - Ellicott Gardens II
    1 BED
    $1,067+
    2 BEDS
    $1,636+
    3 BEDS
    $2,579+

    Ellicott Gardens II

    5505 Waterloo Rd, Ellicott City, MD 21043
  2. Building Photo - 9325 Matador Rd
    Rent Special
    1 BED, 1 BATH
    $1,300
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,300
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$1,300

    9325 Matador Rd Unit A

    9325 Matador Rd, Columbia, MD 21045
  3. Price Drop. $405 Off
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    1 BED
    $1,436+
    2 BEDS
    $1,641+
    3 BEDS
    $2,307+

    The Seasons

    9220 Old Lantern Way, Laurel, MD 20723
    (240) 679-8868
  4. Building Photo - Autumn Crest
    1 BED
    $1,540+
    2 BEDS
    $1,700+
    3 BEDS
    $2,010+

    Autumn Crest

    5664 Stevens Forest Rd, Columbia, MD 21045
  5. Building Photo - 4659 Montgomery Rd
    1 BED, 1 BATH
    $1,600+
    2 BEDS, 1 BATH
    $2,400+
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,600 - $2,400
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$1,600 - $2,400

    4659 Montgomery Rd

    4659 Montgomery Rd, Ellicott City, MD 21043
  6. 1 BED
    $1,646+
    2 BEDS
    $1,746+
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,614 - $2,151
    Required Monthly Fees$31
    Utilities & EssentialsVaries
    Total Monthly Price$1,645 - $2,182

    Sherwood Crossing

    6731 Old Waterloo Rd, Elkridge, MD 21075
    (667) 261-8892
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Columbia, MD Cheap Apartments for Rent

When looking for cheap apartments in Columbia, Apartment Finder is your deal-hunting partner. Whether you’re looking for a studio, a one-bedroom, or a two-bedroom apartment, you want the best place at the right price. We have a great selection of budget-friendly apartments for rent, and we’ll show you which apartments offer the best value when compared to other apartments in Columbia.

Finding a rental that fits your budget without compromising on quality can seem like a challenge, but Apartment Finder makes it easy to discover cheap apartments with all the features you want. To find an apartment you can afford, try looking in less popular neighborhoods outside of the city center. Timing is everything when searching for rentals that are affordable, so look at different times of the day, different days of the week and (if you can wait) certain months like December through March. When you find an apartment with a great price, don’t hesitate! Cheap apartments tend to go very quickly.

Affordability doens't have to equal sacrifice. While it’s important to be flexible, you might not have to give up as much as you think. You can find a cheap apartment for rent, complete with must-have amenities such as paid utilities and an in-unit washer and dryer. Click on any of these properties to see photos and floor plans, read reviews, check out the rent calculator, and learn more about the neighborhood with information on nearby parks, shopping malls, and transit stops. With 231 cheap apartments available in Columbia Apartment Finder is the place to find your next rental.

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