Apartments for Rent in Columbia, MD
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Price Drop. $426 Off
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Rent Special1 BED$1,740+2 BEDS$2,090+3 BEDS$2,960+
Avalon Fairway Hills-Meadows
5441 Columbia Rd, Columbia, MD 21044 -
Discounts1 BED$1,804+2 BEDS$2,073+3 BEDS$2,825+
The Apartments at Tamar Meadow
8600 Cobblefield Dr, Columbia, MD 21045 -
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Price Drop. $298 Off1 BED$1,720+2 BEDS$1,965+3 BEDS$2,930+
eaves Columbia Town Center
10300 Hickory Ridge Rd, Columbia, MD 21044 -
Rent Special|1 BED$1,490+2 BEDS$1,875+3 BEDS$2,250+
Columbia Pointe
5764 Stevens Forest Rd, Columbia, MD 21045 -
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Price Drop. $275 Off|1 BED$1,925+2 BEDS$2,045+3 BEDS$2,895+
Autumn Town Center
5331 Columbia Rd, Columbia, MD 21044 -
Discounts1 BED$1,745+2 BEDS$1,975+
The Hamilton at Kings Place
7525 Murray Hill Rd, Columbia, MD 21046 -
|1 BED$2,065+2 BEDS$1,902+3 BEDS$2,945+
Autumn Columbia
8909 Early April Way, Columbia, MD 21046 -
Exceptional Value|1 BED$1,521+2 BEDS$1,746+
The Bluffs at Clary's Forest Apartments
12100 Little Patuxent Pky, Columbia, MD 21044 -
Price Drop. $297 Off|1 BED$1,782+2 BEDS$2,252+
Paragon At Columbia Overlook
8151 Robinson Jefferson Dr, Elkridge, MD 21075 -
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|STUDIO$1,803+1 BED$2,042+2 BEDS$2,780+
Palisades at Arundel Preserve
7694 Dorchester Blvd, Hanover, MD 21076 -
|1 BED$1,925+2 BEDS$2,355+3 BEDS$3,159+
Belmont Station
6900 Tasker Fls, Elkridge, MD 21075 -
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Price Drop. $240 Off1 BED$1,850+2 BEDS$2,150+
Verde at Howard Square West
7500 Hearthside Way, Elkridge, MD 21075 -
1 BED$1,817+2 BEDS$1,897+3 BEDS$2,526+
Sherwood Crossing
6731 Old Waterloo Rd, Elkridge, MD 21075 -
Exceptional Value
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1 BED$1,999+2 BEDS$2,234+3 BEDS$3,274+
Stonehaven Apartments
7030 Gentle Shade Rd, Columbia, MD 21046 -
Price Drop. $272 Off1 BED$1,695+2 BEDS$1,970+3 BEDS$2,410+
Columbia Choice Apartments
5351 Harpers Farm Rd, Columbia, MD 21044 -
1 BED$1,633+2 BEDS$2,038+3 BEDS$2,335+4 BEDS$3,660+
The Brook At Columbia
5361 Brook Way, Columbia, MD 21044 -
Rent Special1 BED$1,773+2 BEDS$2,273+3 BEDS$3,110+
Clary's Crossing
11311 Little Patuxent Pky, Columbia, MD 21044 -
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Discounts1 BED$1,830+2 BEDS$1,935+
The Greens at Columbia
12215 Little Patuxent Pky, Columbia, MD 21044 -
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Price Drop. $262 Off1 BED$1,390+2 BEDS$1,655+3 BEDS$2,580+
Monarch Mills Apartments
7213-7233 Oakland Mills Rd, Columbia, MD 21046 -
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1 BED$1,934+2 BEDS$2,518+3 BEDS$3,266+
Dartmoor Place at Oxford Square
7200 Alden Way, Hanover, MD 21076 -
Discounts1 BED$1,930+2 BEDS$2,385+
Verde at Howard Square East
7600 Hearthside Way, Elkridge, MD 21075 -
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Exceptional Value1 BED$1,740+2 BEDS$1,995+3 BEDS$2,240+
Country Meadows Apartments
9713 Queen Anne's Lace, Laurel, MD 20723
Living & Renting in Columbia
Columbia at a Glance
Columbia, MD Apartments for Rent
Columbia, Maryland, is a planned community offering apartments for rent in a setting designed to enhance residents' daily lives. Founded in 1967 by developer James Rouse, Columbia features apartments spread across ten villages, each with its own amenities. Current rental data shows the average rent for a one-bedroom apartment is $1,910, with options ranging from apartment communities to townhomes, all connected by walking paths and green spaces.
Located just 20 miles southwest of Baltimore and 25 miles northeast of Washington D.C., Columbia balances suburban living with easy access to major cities. The community includes Lake Kittamaqundi, Lake Elkhorn, and Wilde Lake, along with 80 miles of pathways. The Columbia Association maintains 23 outdoor swimming pools and various recreational facilities. Residents have access to shopping at The Mall in Columbia and entertainment at Merriweather Post Pavilion. Columbia's median household income is $99,877, and the community features well-regarded schools and extensive amenities.
Why Columbia?
- In 2010, Money magazine rated Columbia number two out of the 100 “Best Places to Live” in the nation
- With five anchor department stores and more than 200 specialty stores and restaurants, the Mall in Columbia leaves no shopper unsatisfied
- For recreation, there are 23 outdoor swimming pools, 80 miles of paths for jogging, and three lakes available
- A planned community built with the idea that a city could improve the quality of life of its residents
- The Columbia Art Center offers camps and classes for all ages to the public
- Operated by the Columbia Association, a homeowners association that plays an important role in many of this community’s events and developments
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
Average Rent in Nearby Cities
(For 1 bedroom apartments)- Cities Average Rent
- Columbia $2,186/mo
- Fulton $2,441/mo
- Laurel $1,695/mo
- Ellicott City $2,175/mo
- Elkridge $2,000/mo
- Hanover $2,490/mo
- Jessup $1,711/mo
- Burtonsville $1,610/mo
- Woodstock $1,352/mo
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Frequently asked questions about renting in Columbia, MD
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.
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