What are the average rent costs in Columbia, MD?

The average rent in Columbia, MD is $1,883.

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

The average rent for a studio apartment in Columbia, MD is $1,871.

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 $1,883.

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 $2,172.

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 $2,748.

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 $3,247.

Student Apartments for Rent in Columbia, MD

325 Rentals

Good Value

1 BED

$1,545+

2 BEDS

$1,895+

3 BEDS

$2,645+

Clarys Crossing

11311 Little Patuxent Pky, Columbia, MD 21044

Call (667) 200-1193
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1 BED

$1,938+

2 BEDS

$2,310+

Merion

12290 Green Meadow Dr, Columbia, MD 21044

Call (667) 200-2670
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1 BED

$1,825+

2 BEDS

$1,995+

Cedar Place

5458 Harpers Farm Rd, Columbia, MD 21044

Call (443) 419-7288
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1 BED

$1,915+

2 BEDS

$2,420+

3 BEDS

$3,055+

Vista Wilde Lake

5421 Lynx Ln, Columbia, MD 21044

Call (443) 266-9757
Exceptional Value

STUDIO

$1,766+

1 BED

$1,665+

2 BEDS

$2,785+

3 BEDS

$4,347+

Marlow

6200 Valencia Ln, Columbia, MD 21044

Call (240) 570-7050
Discounts

Discounts

1 BED

$1,820+

2 BEDS

$2,105+

3 BEDS

$3,085+

eaves Columbia Town Center

10300 Hickory Ridge Rd, Columbia, MD 21044

Call (667) 200-0740
Good Value

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1 BED

$1,521+

2 BEDS

$1,802+

The Bluffs at Clary's Forest Apartments

12100 Little Patuxent Pky, Columbia, MD 21044

Call (301) 804-1324
1 BED

$1,878+

2 BEDS

$2,172+

The Greens at Columbia

12215 Little Patuxent Pky, Columbia, MD 21044

Call (443) 315-2678
1 BED

$1,849+

2 BEDS

$2,122+

Poplar Glen

11608 Little Patuxent Pky, Columbia, MD 21044

Call (443) 979-8846
1 BED

$1,930+

3 BEDS

$3,200+

Legacy at Twin Rivers

10401 Twin Rivers Rd, Columbia, MD 21044

Call (443) 917-3640
1 BED

$1,769+

2 BEDS

$2,020+

3 BEDS

$2,420+

Columbia Choice Apartments

5351 Harpers Farm Rd, Columbia, MD 21044

Call (443) 315-2846
1 BED

$1,920+

2 BEDS

$2,175+

Eagle Rock Apartments at Columbia

12020 Little Patuxent Pky, Columbia, MD 21044

Call (301) 329-2347
1 BED

$2,079+

2 BEDS

$2,429+

3 BEDS

$3,147+

The Metropolitan Downtown Columbia

10000 Town Center Ave, Columbia, MD 21044

Call (301) 804-6294
1 BED

$1,659+

2 BEDS

$1,914+

3 BEDS

$2,349+

4 BEDS

$2,820+

Harpers Forest

5980 Turnabout Ln, Columbia, MD 21044

Call (240) 570-7325
STUDIO

$1,765+

1 BED

$1,941+

2 BEDS

$2,504+

3 BEDS

$3,309+

TENmflats

10101 Twin Rivers Rd, Columbia, MD 21044

Call (301) 804-6787
1 BED

$1,818+

2 BEDS

$2,342+

3 BEDS

$3,276+

Gramercy at Town Center

10601 Gramercy Pl, Columbia, MD 21044

Call (443) 785-2053
4 BEDS, 3.5 BATHS

$3,500

7114 Winter Rose Path

7114 Winter Rose Path, Columbia, MD 21045

Apply
3 BEDS, 3.5 BATHS

$1,000

5352 Fallriver Row Ct

5352 Fallriver Row Ct, Columbia, MD 21044

Call (240) 432-1384
2 BEDS, 1 BATH

$1,750

6021 Majors Ln Unit 5

6021 Majors Ln, Columbia, MD 21045
2 BEDS, 2 BATHS

$2,000

9633 White Acre Rd Unit C2

9633 White Acre Rd, Columbia, MD 21045
4 BEDS, 3.5 BATHS

$4,400

11314 Buckleberry Path

11314 Buckleberry Path, Columbia, MD 21044

Apply
1 BED, 1 BATH

$1,700

7242 Kindler Rd Unit 1

7242 Kindler Rd, Columbia, MD 21046
Rent Special

Rent Special

1 BED, 1 BATH

$1,300

9325 Matador Rd Unit A

9325 Matador Rd, Columbia, MD 21045
4 BEDS, 2 BATHS

$3,400

6481 Barchink Pl

6481 Barchink Pl, Columbia, MD 21045
2 BEDS, 2 BATHS

$1,950

11510 Little Patuxent Pkwy Unit 403

11510 Little Patuxent Pkwy, Columbia, MD 21044
4 BEDS, 2.5 BATHS

$2,900

5407 Fallriver Row Ct

5407 Fallriver Row Ct, Columbia, MD 21044
4 BEDS, 3.5 BATHS

$3,200

5957 Cedar Fern Ct

5957 Cedar Fern Ct, Columbia, MD 21044
2 BEDS, 1.5 BATHS

$2,100

9641 White Acre Rd Unit A-3

9641 White Acre Rd, Columbia, MD 21045
3 BEDS, 2 BATHS

$2,400

6029-4 Majors Ln Unit 4 C16

6029-4 Majors Ln, Columbia, MD 21045
3 BEDS, 2.5 BATHS

$2,400

5929 Grand Banks Rd

5929 Grand Banks Rd, Columbia, MD 21044
4 BEDS, 3.5 BATHS

$3,400

12200 Bare Bush Path

12200 Bare Bush Path, Columbia, MD 21044
3 BEDS, 3 BATHS

$3,200

10229 Rutland Round Rd

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

$3,500

10205 Wincopin Cir Unit 407

10205 Wincopin Cir, Columbia, MD 21044
1 BED, 1 BATH

$1,500

10570 Twin Rivers Rd Unit A1

10570 Twin Rivers Rd, Columbia, MD 21044
2 BEDS, 2 BATHS

$3,000

10205 Wincopin Cir Unit 110

10205 Wincopin Cir, Columbia, MD 21044
2 BEDS, 1.5 BATHS

$1,850

9633 White Acre Rd Unit C2

9633 White Acre Rd, Columbia, MD 21045
1 BED, 1 BATH

$1,100

10902 Swansfield Rd

10902 Swansfield Rd, Columbia, MD 21044
2 BEDS, 1 BATH

$1,850

6007 Majors Ln

6007 Majors Ln, Columbia, MD 21045
2 BEDS, 1 BATH

$1,650

11450 Little Patuxent Pkwy Unit #608

11450 Little Patuxent Pkwy, Columbia, MD 21044
2 BEDS, 1 BATH

$1,630

5923 Tamar Dr Unit 5 #P17

5923 Tamar Dr, Columbia, MD 21045
3 BEDS, 1.5 BATHS

$2,800

11247 Snowflake Ct

11247 Snowflake Ct, Columbia, MD 21044
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Waverly Winds

10339 Twin Rivers Rd, Columbia, MD 21044

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Columbia at a Glance

Average Rent

$1,883

(All bedrooms and property types)

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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 $1,871 / mo
1 Bedroom 770 Sq Ft $1,883 / mo
2 Bedrooms 1,029 Sq Ft $2,172 / mo
3 Bedrooms 1,293 Sq Ft $2,748 / mo
4 Bedrooms 1,742 Sq Ft $3,247 / mo

Top Budget-Friendly Neighborhoods in Columbia

(For 1 bedroom apartments)

Neighborhoods Average Sq Ft Average Rent
Stevens Forest 762 Sq Ft $1,613/mo
Talbot Springs North 770 Sq Ft $1,627/mo
Phelps Luck 814 Sq Ft $1,700/mo
Kings Contrivance 748 Sq Ft $1,739/mo
The Pines 733 Sq Ft $1,742/mo
Dickinson 734 Sq Ft $1,761/mo
Talbot Springs 796 Sq Ft $1,763/mo
Oakland Mills 778 Sq Ft $1,767/mo
Huntington 764 Sq Ft $1,771/mo
Long Reach 800 Sq Ft $1,791/mo

Discover the cheapest neighborhoods in Columbia

Getting Around Columbia

Transportation

Car-Dependent

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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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