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  2. Building Photo - 4934 Columbia Rd
    1 BED, 1 BATH
    $1,600
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    4934 Columbia Rd Unit 4

    4934 Columbia Rd, Columbia, MD 21044
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    1 BED, 1 BATH
    $1,000
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    7 Stardust Ct

    7 Stardust Ct, Catonsville, MD 21228
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Ellicott City is home to the oldest surviving train station in the United States, the Ellicott City Station, built in 1830 as the first terminus of the B&O Railroad line. This historic Maryland community serves as the county seat of Howard County and features a well-preserved downtown district where 18th and 19th-century buildings house independent shops and restaurants along Main Street. If you're searching for apartments for rent in Ellicott City, you'll discover everything from contemporary apartment communities to properties near the historic district, with average rents starting around $1,766 for one-bedroom units and $2,189 for two-bedroom apartments.

The area offers convenient access to major employment centers, with Baltimore about 30 minutes away via Frederick Road or the Baltimore National Pike. Renters enjoy proximity to Centennial Park's 337 acres of trails and outdoor recreation, plus Patapsco Valley State Park's extensive hiking paths along the Patapsco River. Route 40 serves up diverse dining options, including Korean restaurants and markets, while Main Street features Mediterranean, American, and international cuisine. The community's location along major roadways and its historic charm make it an appealing option for anyone seeking suburban living in the Baltimore metropolitan area.

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Centennial High

Public High School

Public
Grades 9-12
1,392 Students
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Howard High

Public High School

Public
Grades 9-12
1,741 Students
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Howard High School

Public High School

Public
Grades 9-12
1,741 Students
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Centennial High School

Public High School

Public
Grades 9-12
1,434 Students
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Mount Hebron High School

Public High School

Public
Grades 9-12
1,417 Students
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Burleigh Manor Middle School

Public Middle School

Public
Grades 6-8
777 Students
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Ellicott Mills Middle School

Public Middle School

Public
Grades 6-8
695 Students
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Folly Quarter Middle School

Public Middle School

Public
Grades 6-8
692 Students
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Patapsco Middle School

Public Middle School

Public
Grades 6-8
689 Students
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Bonnie Branch Middle

Public Middle School

Public
Grades 6-8
680 Students

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