What are the average rent costs in Columbia, MD?

The average rent in Columbia, MD is $1,907.

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 $1,907.

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 $2,196.

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 $2,705.

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 $3,198.

Best Cheap Apartments For Rent in Columbia, MD

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Discounts

1 BED

$1,595

The Hamilton at Kings Place

7525 Murray Hill Rd, Columbia, MD 21046

Call (667) 802-2857
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2 BEDS

$1,900

Cedar Place

5458 Harpers Farm Rd, Columbia, MD 21044

Call (443) 419-7288
Exceptional Value

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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
$262 Off

Price Drop. $262 Off

1 BED

$1,390+

2 BEDS

$1,655+

Monarch Mills Apartments

7213-7233 Oakland Mills Rd, Columbia, MD 21046

Call (301) 329-6730
1 BED

$1,455+

2 BEDS

$1,660+

Columbia Landing Apartments

8905 Tamar Dr, Columbia, MD 21045

Call (443) 917-3156
Rent Special

Rent Special

1 BED

$1,529+

2 BEDS

$1,699+

Harpers Forest

5980 Turnabout Ln, Columbia, MD 21044

Call (240) 570-7325
Good Value

1 BED

$1,535+

2 BEDS

$1,835+

Columbia Commons

7601 Woodpark Ln, Columbia, MD 21046

Call (443) 329-5891
1 BED

$1,410+

2 BEDS

$1,625+

The Verona at Oakland Mills

9650 White Acre Rd, Columbia, MD 21045

Call (443) 785-2694
1 BED

$1,675+

2 BEDS

$1,775+

Orchard Crossing Apartments

4810 Circling Hunter Dr, Columbia, MD 21045

Call (443) 315-2380
Good Value

1 BED

$1,300

Selborne House of Laurel, 62+ Senior Living

501 Main St, Laurel, MD 20707

Call (443) 979-8641
1 BED

$1,520+

2 BEDS

$1,790+

Autumn Crest

5664 Stevens Forest Rd, Columbia, MD 21045
2 BEDS, 1 BATH

$1,950

6021 Majors Ln Unit 5

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

$1,850

11435 Little Patuxent Pkwy Unit 207

11435 Little Patuxent Pkwy, Columbia, MD 21044
2 BEDS, 1 BATH

$1,490

7487 Broken Staff Unit A

7487 Broken Staff, Columbia, MD 21045
2 BEDS, 1 BATH

$1,650

10879 MD-108

10879 MD-108, Columbia, MD 21044
2 BEDS, 2 BATHS

$2,000

5590 Vantage Point Rd Unit 4

5590 Vantage Point Rd, Columbia, MD 21044
2 BEDS, 1 BATH

$1,925

10850 Green Mountain Cir Unit 519

10850 Green Mountain Cir, Columbia, MD 21044
2 BEDS, 1 BATH

$1,800

5903 Tamar Dr

5903 Tamar Dr, Columbia, MD 21045
2 BEDS, 1 BATH

$1,750

5039 Green Mountain Cir Unit 1

5039 Green Mountain Cir, Columbia, MD 21044

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Columbia at a Glance

Average Rent

$1,907

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Columbia, MD Cheap Apartments for Rent

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Renting in Columbia

Average Rental Rates and Apartment Sizes

Apartment Type Average Sq Ft Average Rent
1 Bedroom 773 Sq Ft $1,907 / mo
2 Bedrooms 1,028 Sq Ft $2,196 / mo
3 Bedrooms 1,293 Sq Ft $2,705 / mo
4 Bedrooms 1,742 Sq Ft $3,198 / mo

Top Budget-Friendly Neighborhoods in Columbia

(For 1 bedroom apartments)

Neighborhoods Average Sq Ft Average Rent
Oakland Mills 788 Sq Ft $1,687/mo
Kings Contrivance 830 Sq Ft $1,773/mo
Long Reach 819 Sq Ft $1,925/mo
Fairway Hills 786 Sq Ft $1,938/mo
Harper's Choice 783 Sq Ft $2,100/mo
Hickory Ridge 772 Sq Ft $2,264/mo
Wilde Lake 770 Sq Ft $2,272/mo
Downtown Columbia 770 Sq Ft $3,050/mo

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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

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Howard Community College

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Public University

Bowie State University

Public University

Coppin State University

Public University

Atholton High

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Public | Grades 9- 12 | 1,467 Students

Wilde Lake High

out of 10 Rating

Public | Grades 9- 12 | 1,341 Students

Hammond High

out of 10 Rating

Public | Grades 9- 12 | 1,287 Students

Long Reach High

out of 10 Rating

Public | Grades 9- 12 | 1,714 Students

Oakland Mills High

out of 10 Rating

Public | Grades 9- 12 | 1,401 Students

Wilde Lake Middle

out of 10 Rating

Public | Grades 6- 8 | 611 Students

Oakland Mills Middle

out of 10 Rating

Public | Grades 6- 8 | 475 Students

Lake Elkhorn Middle

out of 10 Rating

Public | Grades 6- 8 | 598 Students

Harpers Choice Middle

out of 10 Rating

Public | Grades 6- 8 | 497 Students

Clemens Crossing Elementary

out of 10 Rating

Public | Grades K- 5 | 543 Students

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