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.

Student Apartments for Rent in Columbia, MD

365 Rentals

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1 BED

$2,037+

2 BEDS

$2,473+

3 BEDS

$3,065+

Vista Wilde Lake

5421 Lynx Ln, Columbia, MD 21044

Call (443) 266-9757
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
Good Value

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1 BED

$1,835+

2 BEDS

$1,914+

Cedar Place

5458 Harpers Farm Rd, Columbia, MD 21044

Call (443) 419-7288
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1 BED

$1,893+

2 BEDS

$2,285+

Merion

12290 Green Meadow Dr, Columbia, MD 21044

Call (667) 200-2670
$765 Off

Price Drop. $765 Off

STUDIO

$1,887+

1 BED

$1,912+

2 BEDS

$2,948+

3 BEDS

$4,683+

Marlow

6200 Valencia Ln, Columbia, MD 21044

Call (240) 570-7050
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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

$1,780+

2 BEDS

$2,270+

Legacy at Twin Rivers

10401 Twin Rivers Rd, Columbia, MD 21044

Call (443) 917-3640
1 BED

$1,762+

2 BEDS

$2,283+

3 BEDS

$3,110+

Clary's Crossing

11311 Little Patuxent Pky, Columbia, MD 21044

Call (667) 200-1193
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

$1,830+

2 BEDS

$1,947+

The Greens at Columbia

12215 Little Patuxent Pky, Columbia, MD 21044

Call (443) 315-2678
1 BED

$2,205+

2 BEDS

$2,215+

Eagle Rock Apartments at Columbia

12020 Little Patuxent Pky, Columbia, MD 21044

Call (301) 329-2347
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
STUDIO

$1,755+

1 BED

$1,917+

2 BEDS

$2,760+

3 BEDS

$3,846+

TENmflats

10101 Twin Rivers Rd, Columbia, MD 21044

Call (301) 804-6787
1 BED

$2,203+

2 BEDS

$2,514+

3 BEDS

$3,138+

Gramercy at Town Center

10601 Gramercy Pl, Columbia, MD 21044

Call (443) 785-2053
1 BED

$1,934+

2 BEDS

$2,906+

3 BEDS

$4,106+

The Metropolitan Downtown Columbia

10000 Town Center Ave, Columbia, MD 21044

Call (301) 804-6294
1 BED

$1,936+

2 BEDS

$1,898+

Poplar Glen

11608 Little Patuxent Pky, Columbia, MD 21044

Call (443) 979-8846
1 BED, 1 BATH

$3,600

6200 Valencia Ln Unit ID1016679P

6200 Valencia Ln, Columbia, MD 21044

Call (202) 892-1294
3 BEDS, 2 BATHS

$2,850

5460 Endicott Ln

5460 Endicott Ln, Columbia, MD 21044

Call (360) 977-8138
2 BEDS, 1 BATH

$1,800

6021 Majors Ln Unit 5

6021 Majors Ln, Columbia, MD 21045
2 BEDS, 1 BATH

$2,050

5590 Vantage Point Rd Unit Apt 6

5590 Vantage Point Rd, Columbia, MD 21044

Call (833) 705-0703
Rent Special

Rent Special

4 BEDS, 3 BATHS

$3,700

9403 Aston Villa

9403 Aston Villa, Ellicott City, MD 21042

Apply
1 BED, 1 BATH

$1,600

10025 Century Dr

10025 Century Dr, Ellicott City, MD 21042

Apply
3 BEDS, 3.5 BATHS

$2,700

10896 Rock Coast Rd

10896 Rock Coast Rd, Columbia, MD 21044
1 BED, 1 BATH

$1,550

4954 Columbia Rd Unit 4

4954 Columbia Rd, Columbia, MD 21044
3 BEDS, 3 BATHS

$3,500

10229 Rutland Round Rd

10229 Rutland Round Rd, Columbia, MD 21044
3 BEDS, 2 BATHS

$2,200

5253 W Running Brook Rd Unit 201

5253 W Running Brook Rd, Columbia, MD 21044
2 BEDS, 2 BATHS

$2,950

10111 Windstream Dr Unit 4

10111 Windstream Dr, Columbia, MD 21044
3 BEDS, 3 BATHS

$3,400

10229 Brighton Ridge Way

10229 Brighton Ridge Way, Columbia, MD 21044
2 BEDS, 1 BATH

$2,600

5669 Harpers Farm Rd Unit D

5669 Harpers Farm Rd, Columbia, MD 21044
2 BEDS, 2 BATHS

$2,000

11510 Little Patuxent Pkwy Unit 403

11510 Little Patuxent Pkwy, Columbia, MD 21044
3 BEDS, 1.5 BATHS

$2,750

5529 Green Dory Ln

5529 Green Dory Ln, Columbia, MD 21044
3 BEDS, 3 BATHS

$3,200

6121 Cedar Wood Dr

6121 Cedar Wood Dr, Columbia, MD 21044
4 BEDS, 2 BATHS

$3,500

5435 The Bridle Path

5435 The Bridle Path, Columbia, MD 21044
2 BEDS, 1 BATH

$1,900

10850 Green Mountain Cir Unit T1

10850 Green Mountain Cir, Columbia, MD 21044
1 BED, 1 BATH

$1,750

10850 Green Mountain Cir Unit 412

10850 Green Mountain Cir, Columbia, MD 21044
1 BED, 1 BATH

$1,450

9653 White Acre Rd Unit B-2

9653 White Acre Rd, Columbia, MD 21045
2 BEDS, 1 BATH

$1,925

10850 Green Mountain Cir Unit 519

10850 Green Mountain Cir, Columbia, MD 21044
4 BEDS, 3.5 BATHS

$3,000

10742 Cordage Walk

10742 Cordage Walk, Columbia, MD 21044
4 BEDS, 3 BATHS

$4,200

10290 Chestnut Park Ln

10290 Chestnut Park Ln, Columbia, MD 21044
Rent Special

Rent Special

4 BEDS, 2.5 BATHS

$3,500

5394 Eliots Oak Rd

5394 Eliots Oak Rd, Columbia, MD 21044
2 BEDS, 1.5 BATHS

$2,199

9633 Whiteacre Rd

9633 Whiteacre Rd, Columbia, MD 21045
2 BEDS, 2 BATHS

$1,935

4700 Dorsey Hall Dr Unit 102

4700 Dorsey Hall Dr, Ellicott City, MD 21042

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Columbia at a Glance

Average Rent

$1,881

(All bedrooms and property types)

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School Rating

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Some Transit

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Somewhat Bikeable

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Columbia, MD Student Apartments for Rent

Student housing apartments in Columbia,MD give you the freedom and flexibility you need when you're searching for off-campus rentals. There's a lot to consider when choosing a student apartment, like pricing. Some student housing offers by-the-bed pricing, which allows you to rent the bedroom but share a common area, kitchen, and living room with other students. In other apartment communities, you get a standard apartment, but the community caters to students with features like dedicated study areas or a shuttle bus to campus.

One benefit of choosing off-campus student housing is having fewer rules to follow than in dorms or other types of on-campus housing. However, that freedom comes with much more responsibility. For example, students in off-campus apartments will have to pay monthly rent and utilities. The apartment community might require renters' insurance, and you might have to pay a security deposit and application fee. When renting a student apartment off-campus, you'll have to undergo a credit and background check. And while off-campus housing is sometimes less expensive, you still might need to find a roommate or two to share expenses.

While there's a lot to consider when choosing a student apartment in Columbia, MD, it's a big step toward adulthood. When selecting your off-campus apartment, look at the available services and amenities to make sure they fit your unique needs and lifestyle.

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

out of 100 BikeScore^® Rating

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

out of 100 TransitScore^® Rating

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

CCBC Cantonsville CCBC Cantonsville

UMBC

Public University

Bowie State University

Public University

Coppin State University

Public University

GreatSchools Rating

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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Student Apartments for Rent in Columbia, MD

Columbia at a Glance

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