What are the average rent costs in Columbia, MD?

The average rent in Columbia, MD is $1,881.

What are the average rent costs of a studio apartment in Columbia, MD?

The average rent for a studio apartment in Columbia, MD is $1,892.

What are the average rent costs of a one bedroom apartment in Columbia, MD?

The average rent for a 1 bedroom apartment in Columbia, MD is $1,881.

What are the average rent costs of a two bedroom apartment in Columbia, MD?

The average rent for a 2 bedroom apartment in Columbia, MD is $2,205.

What are the average rent costs of a three bedroom apartment in Columbia, MD?

The average rent for a 3 bedroom apartment in Columbia, MD is $2,725.

What are the average rent costs of a four bedroom apartment in Columbia, MD?

The average rent for a 4 bedroom apartment in Columbia, MD is $3,066.

Cheap Apartments for Rent in Columbia, MD

1,740 Rentals

1 BED

$360+

2 BEDS

$429+

3 BEDS

$492+

Ellicott Gardens II

5505 Waterloo Rd, Ellicott City, MD 21043
1 BED

$1,075+

2 BEDS

$1,275+

Selborne House of Dorsey Hall, Senior Living

5320 Dorsey Hall Dr, Ellicott City, MD 21042

Call (667) 802-2506
1 BED, 1 BATH

$1,100

3413 Centennial Ln

3413 Centennial Ln, Ellicott City, MD 21042

Call (202) 743-9203
1 BED, 1 BATH

$1,150

6634 Dovecote Dr

6634 Dovecote Dr, Columbia, MD 21044
1 BED

$1,200

Columbia

9653 Whiteacre Rd, Columbia, MD 21045

Call (443) 583-3187
STUDIO, 1 BATH

$1,200

517 Montgomery St Unit Apt. S

517 Montgomery St, Laurel, MD 20707

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STUDIO, 1 BATH

$1,200

517 Montgomery St Unit #S

517 Montgomery St, Laurel, MD 20707

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STUDIO

$1,225+

1 BED

$1,475+

Selborne House of Laurel, 62+ Senior Living

501 Main St, Laurel, MD 20707

Call (443) 979-8641
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Waverly Winds

10339 Twin Rivers Rd, Columbia, MD 21044
1 BED

$1,305

Park View at Laurel

9895 Palace Hall Dr, Laurel, MD 20723
1 BED

$1,390+

2 BEDS

$1,655+

3 BEDS

$2,580+

Monarch Mills Apartments

7213-7233 Oakland Mills Rd, Columbia, MD 21046

Call (301) 329-6730
1 BED

$1,400+

2 BEDS

$1,590+

Riverview Apartments

10 Riverview Ct, Laurel, MD 20707
1 BED, 1 BATH

$1,450

9653 White Acre Rd Unit B-2

9653 White Acre Rd, Columbia, MD 21045
1 BED, 1 BATH

$1,450

10902 Swansfield Rd

10902 Swansfield Rd, Columbia, MD 21044
1 BED

$1,455+

2 BEDS

$1,660+

Columbia Landing Apartments

8905 Tamar Dr, Columbia, MD 21045

Call (443) 917-3156
1 BED

$1,459+

2 BEDS

$1,799+

3 BEDS

$2,503+

The Seasons

9220 Old Lantern Way, Laurel, MD 20723
1 BED

$1,460+

2 BEDS

$1,675+

3 BEDS

$1,990+

The Verona at Oakland Mills

9650 White Acre Rd, Columbia, MD 21045

Call (443) 785-2694
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1 BED

$1,490+

2 BEDS

$1,875+

3 BEDS

$2,250+

Columbia Pointe

5764 Stevens Forest Rd, Columbia, MD 21045

Call (667) 222-0233
1 BED, 1 BATH

$1,492

9220 Old Lantern Way Unit 1BED1BATH

9220 Old Lantern Way, Laurel, MD 20723
1 BED

$1,495+

3 BEDS

$1,940+

The Village at Elkridge

7100 Ducketts Ln, Elkridge, MD 21075

Call (443) 764-8139
1 BED

$1,500+

2 BEDS

$1,685+

The Timbers at Long Reach

8782 Cloudleap Ct, Columbia, MD 21045

Call (443) 331-4786
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1 BED

$1,508+

2 BEDS

$1,774+

Plum Tree Apartments

3463 Plum Tree Dr, Ellicott City, MD 21042

Call (443) 543-8136
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1 BED

$1,521+

2 BEDS

$1,746+

The Bluffs at Clary's Forest Apartments

12100 Little Patuxent Pky, Columbia, MD 21044

Call (301) 804-1324
1 BED

$1,535+

2 BEDS

$1,835+

Columbia Commons

7601 Woodpark Ln, Columbia, MD 21046

Call (443) 329-5891
1 BED, 1 BATH

$1,550

4954 Columbia Rd Unit 4

4954 Columbia Rd, Columbia, MD 21044
1 BED

$1,575+

2 BEDS

$1,885+

3 BEDS

$2,195+

Burgess Mill Station Apartments

3050 Milltowne Dr, Ellicott City, MD 21043

Call (443) 543-8302
1 BED

$1,590+

2 BEDS

$1,830+

Gateway Village Apartments

9978 Guilford Rd, Jessup, MD 20794
1 BED

$1,590+

2 BEDS

$1,845+

3 BEDS

$1,985+

Autumn Crest

5664 Stevens Forest Rd, Columbia, MD 21045
1 BED, 1 BATH

$1,600

10025 Century Dr

10025 Century Dr, Ellicott City, MD 21042

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1 BED

$1,609+

2 BEDS

$1,809+

3 BEDS

$2,319+

4 BEDS

$2,770+

Harpers Forest

5980 Turnabout Ln, Columbia, MD 21044

Call (240) 570-7325
1 BED

$1,610

C Street Flats

24 C St, Laurel, MD 20707

Call (443) 329-5488
Good Value

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1 BED

$1,619+

2 BEDS

$1,989+

Chatham Gardens

3332 N Chatham Rd, Ellicott City, MD 21042

Call (667) 200-1228
1 BED

$1,633+

2 BEDS

$1,959+

3 BEDS

$2,335+

4 BEDS

$3,660+

The Brook At Columbia

5361 Brook Way, Columbia, MD 21044

Call (667) 261-8398
2 BEDS, 1 BATH

$1,650

8721 Hayshed Ln

8721 Hayshed Ln, Columbia, MD 21045
1 BED

$1,680+

3 BEDS

$2,932+

The Elms at Kendall Ridge

8399 Tamar Dr, Columbia, MD 21045
1 BED

$1,690+

2 BEDS

$1,975+

3 BEDS

$2,354+

The Flats at River Mill

8954 River Island Dr, Savage, MD 20763

Call (443) 917-3956
Good Value

1 BED

$1,695+

2 BEDS

$1,860+

3 BEDS

$2,915+

eaves Columbia Town Center

10300 Hickory Ridge Rd, Columbia, MD 21044

Call (667) 200-0740
1 BED

$1,695+

2 BEDS

$2,008+

Madison at Eden Brook

7310 Eden Brook Dr, Columbia, MD 21046

Call (240) 345-3986
1 BED

$1,695+

2 BEDS

$1,895+

3 BEDS

$2,420+

Columbia Choice Apartments

5351 Harpers Farm Rd, Columbia, MD 21044

Call (443) 315-2846
1 BED

$1,705+

2 BEDS

$1,920+

Foxborough Estates

8542 Foxborough Dr, Savage, MD 20763

Call (443) 973-6166
1 BED

$1,725+

2 BEDS

$1,960+

Autumn Woods Apartments

8305 Ari Ct, Jessup, MD 20794

Call (667) 802-2701
1 BED

$1,725+

2 BEDS

$1,855+

Orchard Crossing Apartments

4810 Circling Hunter Dr, Columbia, MD 21045

Call (443) 315-2380

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Columbia at a Glance

Average Rent

$1,881

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Some Transit

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Somewhat Bikeable

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Columbia, MD Cheap Apartments for Rent

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Renting in Columbia

Average Rental Rates and Apartment Sizes

Apartment Type Average Sq Ft Average Rent
Studio 552 Sq Ft $1,892 / mo
1 Bedroom 773 Sq Ft $1,881 / mo
2 Bedrooms 1,027 Sq Ft $2,205 / mo
3 Bedrooms 1,292 Sq Ft $2,725 / mo
4 Bedrooms 1,742 Sq Ft $3,066 / mo

Top Budget-Friendly Neighborhoods in Columbia

(For 1 bedroom apartments)

Neighborhoods Average Sq Ft Average Rent
Stevens Forest 805 Sq Ft $1,643/mo
Talbot Springs North 805 Sq Ft $1,643/mo
Phelps Luck 815 Sq Ft $1,756/mo
The Pines 764 Sq Ft $1,766/mo
Kings Contrivance 837 Sq Ft $1,788/mo
Huntington 745 Sq Ft $1,792/mo
Dickinson 760 Sq Ft $1,794/mo
Oakland Mills 804 Sq Ft $1,816/mo
Talbot Springs 827 Sq Ft $1,821/mo
Hobbit's Glen 780 Sq Ft $1,878/mo

Discover the cheapest neighborhoods in Columbia

Getting Around Columbia

Transportation

Car-Dependent

out of 100 WalkScore^® Rating

You might be able to get out and walk when living in this area. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, but for others you need a car.

Somewhat Bikeable

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You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you'll most likely want your car for most errands.

Some Transit

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You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.

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Education

College/University High School Middle School Elementary School

Howard Community College

Public University

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UMBC

Public University

Bowie State University

Public University

Coppin State University

Public University

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Atholton High

Public High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,467 Students

GreatSchools Rating

Hammond High

Public High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,287 Students

GreatSchools Rating

Wilde Lake High

Public High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,341 Students

GreatSchools Rating

Long Reach High

Public High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,714 Students

GreatSchools Rating

Oakland Mills High

Public High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,401 Students

GreatSchools Rating

Wilde Lake Middle

Public Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

611 Students

GreatSchools Rating

Lake Elkhorn Middle

Public Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

598 Students

GreatSchools Rating

Harpers Choice Middle

Public Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

497 Students

GreatSchools Rating

Oakland Mills Middle

Public Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

475 Students

GreatSchools Rating

Clemens Crossing Elementary

Public Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

543 Students

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