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Apartments under $500 for Rent in Columbia, MD

1,747 Rentals
  1. Price Drop. $405 Off
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    1 BED
    $1,436+
    2 BEDS
    $1,641+
    3 BEDS
    $2,217+

    The Seasons

    9220 Old Lantern Way, Laurel, MD 20723
    (240) 679-8868
  2. 1 BED
    $1,634+
    2 BEDS
    $1,750+
    3 BEDS
    $2,964+
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,602 - $2,932
    Required Monthly Fees$31
    Utilities & EssentialsVaries
    Total Monthly Price$1,633 - $2,963

    Sherwood Crossing

    6731 Old Waterloo Rd, Elkridge, MD 21075
    (667) 261-8892
  3. STUDIO
    $1,983+
    1 BED
    $2,128+
    2 BEDS
    $2,943+
    3 BEDS
    $3,962+
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,962 - $3,956
    Required Monthly Fees$21
    Utilities & EssentialsVaries
    Total Monthly Price$1,983 - $3,977

    Juniper

    6000 Merriweather Dr, Columbia, MD 21044
    (443) 543-8347
  4. Building Photo - Gramercy at Town Center
    1 BED
    $2,110+
    2 BEDS
    $2,527+
    3 BEDS
    $3,381+
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$2,090 - $3,622
    Required Monthly Fees$19
    Total Monthly Price$2,109 - $3,641

    Gramercy at Town Center

    10601 Gramercy Pl, Columbia, MD 21044
    (443) 785-2053
  5. Building Photo - 10X Columbia Town Center
    1 BED
    $1,796+
    2 BEDS
    $2,264+
    3 BEDS
    $2,848+
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,738 - $3,060
    Required Monthly Fees$57
    Total Monthly Price$1,795 - $3,117

    10X Columbia Town Center

    10360 Swift Stream Pl, Columbia, MD 21044
    (667) 261-8128
  6. 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
  7. Good Value
    STUDIO
    $1,701+
    1 BED
    $1,936+
    2 BEDS
    $3,013+
    3 BEDS
    $4,477+
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,680 - $5,258
    Required Monthly Fees$21
    Utilities & EssentialsVaries
    Total Monthly Price$1,701 - $5,279

    Marlow

    6200 Valencia Ln, Columbia, MD 21044
    (240) 570-7050

Living & Renting in Columbia

Columbia at a Glance

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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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