What are the average rent costs in Columbia, MD?

The average rent in Columbia, MD is $1,912.

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

The average rent for a studio apartment in Columbia, MD is $1,919.

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 $1,912.

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 $2,190.

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 $2,692.

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 $3,206.

Cheap Apartments for Rent in Columbia, MD

1,881 Rentals

1 BED

$360+

2 BEDS

$429+

3 BEDS

$492+

Ellicott Gardens II

5505 Waterloo Rd, Ellicott City, MD 21043
1 BED, 1 BATH

$750

3470 Plumtree Dr Unit D

3470 Plumtree Dr, Ellicott City, MD 21042
2 BEDS

$1,145+

3 BEDS

$788+

Brock Bridge Landing

2001 Lazelle Dr, Jessup, MD 20794
Rent Special

Rent Special

1 BED

$1,075+

2 BEDS

$1,275+

Selborne House of Dorsey Hall, Senior Living

5320 Dorsey Hall Dr, Ellicott City, MD 21042

Call (667) 802-2506
1 BED, 1 BATH

$1,100

3413 Centennial Ln

3413 Centennial Ln, Ellicott City, MD 21042
1 BED, 1 BATH

$1,100

10902 Swansfield Rd

10902 Swansfield Rd, Columbia, MD 21044
1 BED, 1 BATH

$1,150

9316 Sombersby Ct

9316 Sombersby Ct, Laurel, MD 20723
Good Value

STUDIO

$1,225+

1 BED

$1,300+

Selborne House of Laurel, 62+ Senior Living

501 Main St, Laurel, MD 20707

Call (443) 979-8641
Call for Rent

Waverly Winds

10339 Twin Rivers Rd, Columbia, MD 21044
1 BED

$1,305

Park View at Laurel

9895 Palace Hall Dr, Laurel, MD 20723
1 BED, 1 BATH

$1,350

10382 Green Mountain Cir

10382 Green Mountain Cir, Columbia, MD 21044
1 BED

$1,375+

2 BEDS

$1,590+

Riverview Apartments

10 Riverview Ct, Laurel, MD 20707
1 BED, 1 BATH

$1,375

517 Montgomery St Unit LAUREL

517 Montgomery St, Laurel, MD 20707
Good Value

1 BED

$1,390+

2 BEDS

$1,655+

3 BEDS

$2,580+

Monarch Mills Apartments

7213-7233 Oakland Mills Rd, Columbia, MD 21046

Call (301) 329-6730
1 BED, 1 BATH

$1,395

517 Montgomery St Unit APT.3

517 Montgomery St, Laurel, MD 20707

Apply
1 BED, 1 BATH

$1,400

8511 Falls Run Rd Unit Condo A

8511 Falls Run Rd, Ellicott City, MD 21043

Apply
1 BED

$1,410+

2 BEDS

$1,625+

3 BEDS

$1,940+

The Verona at Oakland Mills

9650 White Acre Rd, Columbia, MD 21045

Call (443) 785-2694
Rent Special

Rent Special

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1 BED

$1,450+

2 BEDS

$1,748+

Plum Tree Apartments

3463 Plum Tree Dr, Ellicott City, MD 21042

Call (443) 543-8136
1 BED, 1 BATH

$1,450

Terrace Level 1BR/1BA Updated Condo in Dor...

4926 Columbia Rd, Columbia, MD 21044
1 BED, 1 BATH

$1,450

6091 Majors Ln Unit 2

6091 Majors Ln, Columbia, MD 21045
1 BED

$1,455+

2 BEDS

$1,660+

Columbia Landing Apartments

8905 Tamar Dr, Columbia, MD 21045

Call (443) 917-3156
Discounts

Discounts

1 BED

$1,483+

2 BEDS

$1,797+

3 BEDS

$2,676+

The Seasons

9220 Old Lantern Way, Laurel, MD 20723
1 BED

$1,486+

2 BEDS

$1,650+

Gateway Village Apartments

9978 Guilford Rd, Jessup, MD 20794
Rent Special

Rent Special

1 BED

$1,490+

2 BEDS

$1,875+

3 BEDS

$2,250+

Columbia Pointe

5764 Stevens Forest Rd, Columbia, MD 21045
1 BED, 1 BATH

$1,495

9365 Reader Ln

9365 Reader Ln, Columbia, MD 21045
Good Value

1 BED

$1,500+

2 BEDS

$1,685+

The Timbers at Long Reach

8782 Cloudleap Ct, Columbia, MD 21045

Call (443) 331-4786
1 BED, 1 BATH

$1,500

5937 Cedar Fern Ct Unit B

5937 Cedar Fern Ct, Columbia, MD 21044
1 BED

$1,515+

2 BEDS

$1,705+

3 BEDS

$2,115+

Autumn Crest

5664 Stevens Forest Rd, Columbia, MD 21045
Exceptional Value

|

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
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 BATH

$1,536

9220 Old Lantern Way Unit 1BED1BATH

9220 Old Lantern Way, Laurel, MD 20723
Good Value

|

1 BED

$1,540+

2 BEDS

$1,857+

Chatham Gardens

3332 N Chatham Rd, Ellicott City, MD 21042

Call (667) 200-1228
Exceptional Value

1 BED

$1,560

C Street Flats

24 C St, Laurel, MD 20707

Call (443) 329-5488
Good Value

1 BED

$1,575+

2 BEDS

$1,885+

3 BEDS

$2,195+

Burgess Mill Station Apartments

3050 Milltowne Dr, Ellicott City, MD 21043

Call (443) 543-8302
Rent Special

Rent Special

1 BED

$1,589+

2 BEDS

$1,699+

3 BEDS

$2,249+

4 BEDS

$2,740+

Harpers Forest

5980 Turnabout Ln, Columbia, MD 21044

Call (240) 570-7325
2 BEDS, 1 BATH

$1,600

5451 Watercress Pl

5451 Watercress Pl, Columbia, MD 21045
1 BED, 1 BATH

$1,600

9277 Brewington Ln

9277 Brewington Ln, Laurel, MD 20723
1 BED, 1 BATH

$1,625

5478 Cedar Ln Unit A3

5478 Cedar Ln, Columbia, MD 21044
1 BED, 1 BATH

$1,625

8852 Spiral Cut Unit A G 15

8852 Spiral Cut, Columbia, MD 21045
1 BED

$1,640+

2 BEDS

$1,885+

Foxborough Estates

8542 Foxborough Dr, Savage, MD 20763

Call (443) 973-6166
1 BED

$1,644+

2 BEDS

$2,156+

The Greens at Columbia

12215 Little Patuxent Pky, Columbia, MD 21044

Call (443) 315-2678
1 BED, 1 BATH

$1,645

10850 Green Mountain Cir Unit 516

10850 Green Mountain Cir, Columbia, MD 21044

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Columbia at a Glance

Average Rent

$1,912

(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 Cheap Apartments for Rent

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Renting in Columbia

Average Rental Rates and Apartment Sizes

Apartment Type Average Sq Ft Average Rent
Studio 552 Sq Ft $1,919 / mo
1 Bedroom 773 Sq Ft $1,912 / mo
2 Bedrooms 1,028 Sq Ft $2,190 / mo
3 Bedrooms 1,293 Sq Ft $2,692 / mo
4 Bedrooms 1,742 Sq Ft $3,206 / mo

Top Budget-Friendly Neighborhoods in Columbia

(For 1 bedroom apartments)

Neighborhoods Average Sq Ft Average Rent
Oakland Mills 787 Sq Ft $1,700/mo
Kings Contrivance 864 Sq Ft $1,762/mo
Fairway Hills 797 Sq Ft $1,918/mo
Long Reach 816 Sq Ft $1,965/mo
Harper's Choice 774 Sq Ft $2,141/mo
Hickory Ridge 767 Sq Ft $2,249/mo
Wilde Lake 773 Sq Ft $2,316/mo
Downtown Columbia 771 Sq Ft $3,011/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

CCBC Cantonsville CCBC Cantonsville

UMBC

Public University

Bowie State University

Public University

Coppin State University

Public University

Atholton High

out of 10 Rating

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

School data provided by Great Schools^ⓘ

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