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Student Apartments for Rent in Columbia, MD

419 Rentals
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    STUDIO
    $1,776+
    1 BED
    $1,876+
    2 BEDS
    $2,837+
    3 BEDS
    $4,579+

    Marlow

    6200 Valencia Ln, Columbia, MD 21044
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    1 BED
    $1,499+
    2 BEDS
    $1,719+
    3 BEDS
    $2,259+
    4 BEDS
    $2,740+

    Harpers Forest

    5980 Turnabout Ln, Columbia, MD 21044
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Columbia at a Glance

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$1,907
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Some Transit

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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

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Getting Around Columbia

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47

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.
40

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.
35

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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Atholton High
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Public | Grades 9- 12 | 1,467 Students
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Wilde Lake High
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Public | Grades 9- 12 | 1,341 Students
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Hammond High
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Public | Grades 9- 12 | 1,287 Students
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Long Reach High
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Public | Grades 9- 12 | 1,714 Students
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Oakland Mills High
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Public | Grades 9- 12 | 1,401 Students
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Wilde Lake Middle
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Public | Grades 6- 8 | 611 Students
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Oakland Mills Middle
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Public | Grades 6- 8 | 475 Students
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Lake Elkhorn Middle
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Public | Grades 6- 8 | 598 Students
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Harpers Choice Middle
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Public | Grades 6- 8 | 497 Students
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Clemens Crossing Elementary
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Public | Grades K- 5 | 543 Students
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