What are the average rent costs in Columbia, MD?

The average rent in Columbia, MD is $1,874.

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

The average rent for a studio apartment in Columbia, MD is $1,918.

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 $1,874.

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 $2,183.

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 $2,742.

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 $3,043.

Student Apartments for Rent in Columbia, MD

392 Rentals

Exceptional Value

STUDIO

$1,824+

1 BED

$1,814+

2 BEDS

$2,905+

3 BEDS

$4,066+

Marlow

6200 Valencia Ln, Columbia, MD 21044

Call (240) 570-7050
Good Value

1 BED

$1,545+

2 BEDS

$1,895+

3 BEDS

$2,495+

Clarys Crossing

11311 Little Patuxent Pky, Columbia, MD 21044

Call (667) 200-1193
|

1 BED

$1,934+

2 BEDS

$2,310+

Merion

12290 Green Meadow Dr, Columbia, MD 21044

Call (667) 200-2670
|

1 BED

$1,849+

2 BEDS

$1,974+

Cedar Place

5458 Harpers Farm Rd, Columbia, MD 21044

Call (443) 419-7288
Discounts

Discounts

|

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
Good Value

|

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

$1,769+

2 BEDS

$2,020+

3 BEDS

$2,420+

Columbia Choice Apartments

5351 Harpers Farm Rd, Columbia, MD 21044

Call (443) 315-2846
1 BED

$1,705+

2 BEDS

$2,100+

3 BEDS

$2,910+

eaves Columbia Town Center

10300 Hickory Ridge Rd, Columbia, MD 21044

Call (667) 200-0740
1 BED

$1,636+

2 BEDS

$1,995+

The Greens at Columbia

12215 Little Patuxent Pky, Columbia, MD 21044

Call (443) 315-2678
1 BED

$1,749+

2 BEDS

$2,100+

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

$1,845+

2 BEDS

$2,235+

Eagle Rock Apartments at Columbia

12020 Little Patuxent Pky, Columbia, MD 21044

Call (301) 329-2347
1 BED

$1,659+

2 BEDS

$1,889+

3 BEDS

$2,359+

4 BEDS

$2,820+

Harpers Forest

5980 Turnabout Ln, Columbia, MD 21044

Call (240) 570-7325
1 BED

$1,783+

2 BEDS

$2,175+

3 BEDS

$2,725+

Gramercy at Town Center

10601 Gramercy Pl, Columbia, MD 21044

Call (443) 785-2053
1 BED

$1,967+

2 BEDS

$2,429+

3 BEDS

$3,083+

The Metropolitan Downtown Columbia

10000 Town Center Ave, Columbia, MD 21044

Call (301) 804-6294
STUDIO

$1,963+

1 BED

$1,907+

2 BEDS

$2,584+

3 BEDS

$3,477+

TENmflats

10101 Twin Rivers Rd, Columbia, MD 21044

Call (301) 804-6787
2 BEDS, 1 BATH

$2,680

5441 Columbia Rd Unit FL3-ID8072A

5441 Columbia Rd, Columbia, MD 21044

Call (443) 917-3194
2 BEDS, 1 BATH

$2,950

10300 Hickory Ridge Rd Unit FL3-ID8093A

10300 Hickory Ridge Rd, Columbia, MD 21044

Call (720) 833-5333
2 BEDS, 2 BATHS

$2,830

5441 Columbia Rd Unit FL1-ID6792A

5441 Columbia Rd, Columbia, MD 21044

Call (667) 200-0857
3 BEDS, 2 BATHS

$3,780

10300 Hickory Ridge Rd Unit FL2-ID7891A

10300 Hickory Ridge Rd, Columbia, MD 21044
2 BEDS, 2 BATHS

$2,890

5441 Columbia Rd Unit FL4-ID7923A

5441 Columbia Rd, Columbia, MD 21044
2 BEDS, 1 BATH

$2,670

5441 Columbia Rd Unit FL4-ID7842A

5441 Columbia Rd, Columbia, MD 21044

Call (720) 833-5333
2 BEDS, 1 BATH

$2,560

5441 Columbia Rd Unit FL1-ID7879A

5441 Columbia Rd, Columbia, MD 21044
2 BEDS, 1 BATH

$2,640

5441 Columbia Rd Unit FL2-ID7907A

5441 Columbia Rd, Columbia, MD 21044

Call (720) 833-5333
2 BEDS, 1 BATH

$2,650

5441 Columbia Rd Unit FL3-ID7918A

5441 Columbia Rd, Columbia, MD 21044
2 BEDS, 1 BATH

$2,680

5441 Columbia Rd Unit FL1-ID7974A

5441 Columbia Rd, Columbia, MD 21044

Call (720) 833-5333
2 BEDS, 1 BATH

$2,680

5441 Columbia Rd Unit FL1-ID7984A

5441 Columbia Rd, Columbia, MD 21044

Call (720) 833-5333
3 BEDS, 2 BATHS

$3,480

5441 Columbia Rd Unit FL3-ID7841A

5441 Columbia Rd, Columbia, MD 21044

Call (720) 833-5333
2 BEDS, 2 BATHS

$3,040

10300 Hickory Ridge Rd Unit FL3-ID7847A

10300 Hickory Ridge Rd, Columbia, MD 21044
3 BEDS, 2 BATHS

$3,770

5441 Columbia Rd Unit FL1-ID7858A

5441 Columbia Rd, Columbia, MD 21044

Call (443) 917-1585
2 BEDS, 1 BATH

$2,770

10300 Hickory Ridge Rd Unit FL1-ID7869A

10300 Hickory Ridge Rd, Columbia, MD 21044

Call (720) 833-5333
2 BEDS, 1 BATH

$2,790

10300 Hickory Ridge Rd Unit FL1-ID7878A

10300 Hickory Ridge Rd, Columbia, MD 21044
1 BED, 1 BATH

$2,360

10300 Hickory Ridge Rd Unit FL2-ID7890A

10300 Hickory Ridge Rd, Columbia, MD 21044

Call (720) 833-5333
1 BED, 1 BATH

$2,410

10300 Hickory Ridge Rd Unit FL3-ID7892A

10300 Hickory Ridge Rd, Columbia, MD 21044

Call (720) 833-5333
1 BED, 1 BATH

$2,300

10300 Hickory Ridge Rd Unit FL1-ID7896A

10300 Hickory Ridge Rd, Columbia, MD 21044
3 BEDS, 2 BATHS

$3,560

5441 Columbia Rd Unit FL1-ID7911A

5441 Columbia Rd, Columbia, MD 21044

Call (720) 833-5333
2 BEDS, 1 BATH

$2,830

10300 Hickory Ridge Rd Unit FL2-ID7909A

10300 Hickory Ridge Rd, Columbia, MD 21044

Call (443) 940-6154
1 BED, 1 BATH

$2,630

5441 Columbia Rd Unit FL1-ID6854A

5441 Columbia Rd, Columbia, MD 21044
2 BEDS, 1 BATH

$2,850

10300 Hickory Ridge Rd Unit FL1-ID7866A

10300 Hickory Ridge Rd, Columbia, MD 21044
2 BEDS, 2 BATHS

$2,840

5441 Columbia Rd Unit FL2-ID8036A

5441 Columbia Rd, Columbia, MD 21044
3 BEDS, 3.5 BATHS

$1,000

5352 Fallriver Row Ct

5352 Fallriver Row Ct, Columbia, MD 21044
2 BEDS, 1 BATH

$2,660

5441 Columbia Rd Unit FL1-ID8046A

5441 Columbia Rd, Columbia, MD 21044

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Columbia at a Glance

Average Rent

$1,874

(All bedrooms and property types)

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School Rating

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Some Transit

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Transportation in Columbia

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 $1,918 / mo
1 Bedroom 770 Sq Ft $1,874 / mo
2 Bedrooms 1,029 Sq Ft $2,183 / mo
3 Bedrooms 1,293 Sq Ft $2,742 / mo
4 Bedrooms 1,742 Sq Ft $3,043 / mo

Top Budget-Friendly Neighborhoods in Columbia

(For 1 bedroom apartments)

Neighborhoods Average Sq Ft Average Rent
Stevens Forest 798 Sq Ft $1,634/mo
Talbot Springs North 807 Sq Ft $1,648/mo
Phelps Luck 804 Sq Ft $1,703/mo
The Pines 759 Sq Ft $1,714/mo
Kings Contrivance 742 Sq Ft $1,717/mo
Dickinson 740 Sq Ft $1,741/mo
Talbot Springs 829 Sq Ft $1,756/mo
Huntington 748 Sq Ft $1,761/mo
Oakland Mills 794 Sq Ft $1,767/mo
Long Reach 796 Sq Ft $1,833/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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