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One Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Columbia, MD

817 Rentals
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  6. Exceptional Value
    1 BED
    $1,842
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,820 - $2,980
    Required Monthly Fees$22
    Utilities & EssentialsVaries
    Total Monthly Price$1,842 - $3,002

    Marlow

    6200 Valencia Ln, Columbia, MD 21044
    (240) 570-7050
  8. Rent Special
    Rent Special
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    1 BED
    $1,937

    Merion

    12290 Green Meadow Dr, Columbia, MD 21044
    (443) 290-5721
  17. Good Value
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    1 BED
    $1,898
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,862 - $2,388
    Required Monthly Fees$36
    Utilities & EssentialsVaries
    Total Monthly Price$1,898 - $2,424

    Paragon At Columbia Overlook

    8151 Robinson Jefferson Dr, Elkridge, MD 21075
    (667) 261-8058
  28. 1 BED
    $1,791
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,754 - $2,034
    Required Monthly Fees$37
    Utilities & EssentialsVaries
    Total Monthly Price$1,791 - $2,071

    Sherwood Crossing

    6731 Old Waterloo Rd, Elkridge, MD 21075
    (667) 261-8892
  32. Good Value
    1 BED
    $1,999
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,992 - $2,337
    Required Monthly Fees$7
    Utilities & EssentialsVaries
    Total Monthly Price$1,999 - $2,344

    The Westley

    10000 Town Center Ave, Columbia, MD 21044
    (301) 804-6294
  34. Good Value
    1 BED
    $1,871
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,849 - $6,280
    Required Monthly Fees$22
    Utilities & EssentialsVaries
    Total Monthly Price$1,871 - $6,302

    Versa

    10101 Twin Rivers Rd, Columbia, MD 21044
    (301) 804-6787
  35. Good Value
    1 BED
    $2,101
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$2,079 - $2,707
    Required Monthly Fees$22
    Utilities & EssentialsVaries
    Total Monthly Price$2,101 - $2,729

    Juniper

    6000 Merriweather Dr, Columbia, MD 21044
    (443) 543-8347
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Columbia, MD Apartments for Rent

Columbia is a planned community founded in 1967 by developer James Rouse, designed with ten self-contained villages between Baltimore and Washington, D.C. If you're searching for apartments for rent in Columbia, you'll discover a well-organized environment where each village features its own shopping center, recreational facilities, and network of pathways connecting three lakes-Kittamaqundi, Elkhorn, and Wilde Lake. The community spans over 80 miles of walking and biking trails, offering convenient access to outdoor recreation alongside apartment communities throughout the area.

Renting in Columbia provides easy commuting options to both Baltimore and Washington, D.C., making it an attractive choice for those working in either metropolitan area. The Mall in Columbia anchors the retail scene with major stores and dining options, while the Merriweather Post Pavilion hosts concerts and entertainment year-round. Each village center serves as a neighborhood hub with convenient shopping and services, and the Columbia Association maintains 23 outdoor pools and athletic facilities for residents. With Howard Community College's main campus in Town Center and proximity to major highways, Columbia offers practical amenities for renters seeking access to education, employment, and entertainment.

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

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Atholton High

Public High School

Public
Grades 9-12
1,467 Students
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Hammond High

Public High School

Public
Grades 9-12
1,287 Students
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Wilde Lake High

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Public
Grades 9-12
1,341 Students
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Long Reach High

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Public
Grades 9-12
1,714 Students
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Oakland Mills High

Public High School

Public
Grades 9-12
1,401 Students
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Wilde Lake Middle

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Public
Grades 6-8
611 Students
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Lake Elkhorn Middle

Public Middle School

Public
Grades 6-8
598 Students
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Harpers Choice Middle

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Public
Grades 6-8
497 Students
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Oakland Mills Middle

Public Middle School

Public
Grades 6-8
475 Students
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Clemens Crossing Elementary

Public Elementary School

Public
Grades K-5
543 Students

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