Cheap Apartments for Rent in Columbia, MD from $300(10 Rentals)
Sierra Woods Apartments
Park View at Columbia
Forest Ridge
Waverly Winds
Selborne House of Dorsey Hall, Senior Living
Ellicott Gardens II
Park View at Emerson Senior 62+
Morningside Park
9078 Washington Street
Columbia, MD Local Guide
How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Columbia?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Cheap Columbia Studio Apartments | $2,273 | $1,626 | $6,307 |
Cheap Columbia 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,194 | $1,075 | $6,972 |
Cheap Columbia 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,418 | $1,275 | $9,621 |
Cheap Columbia 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,269 | $1,900 | $10,000+ |
Cheap Columbia 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,258 | $2,740 | $3,901 |
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Cheapest Available Columbia Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Columbia, MD is a 1 Bed unit found at Selborne House of Dorsey Hall, Senior Living in the Taylor Village neighborhood priced from $1,075. The Seasons in the Jones Station neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,423. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Columbia apartments for rent:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Selborne House of Dorsey Hall, Senior Living | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,075 |
The Seasons | Sunflower | 1BR,1BA | $1,423 |
Columbia Commons | Birch | 1BR,1BA | $1,475 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Columbia, MD
As of December 27, 2024 the best value apartment in the Columbia area is the $1.98 price per square foot cct1 Model at The Refinery Townhomes in the in the Jones Station neighborhood starting from $3,200. The second greatest value Columbia apartment is the The Arundel - One-bedroom & Den Model at Bowling Brook Apartments starting at $2,049 with a $1.88 price per square foot in the Jones Station neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Columbia apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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The Refinery Townhomes | cct1 | 3BR,2.5BA | $1.98 |
Bowling Brook Apartments | The Arundel - One-bedroom & Den | 1BR,2BA | $1.88 |
Mission Place Apartments | The Guilford | 2BR,2BA | $1.80 |
Autumn Crest | 1 Bedroom with Executive Den | 1BR,1BA | $1.76 |
Country Meadows Apartments | 1BR/1BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.98 |
Orchard Crossing Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.99 |
Columbia Pointe | The Carolina | 1BR,1BA | $1.95 |
Clary's Crossing | Calvert | 1BR,1BA | $1.94 |
The Timbers at Long Reach | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.85 |
Selborne House of Dorsey Hall, Senior Living | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.79 |
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Columbia Overview
Apartments in Columbia are situated close to shopping, recreation, restaurants, and more. The designers of Columbia wanted to create pleasant place to live, and they certainly succeeded! The community is less hectic than Baltimore, but it is within easy driving distance to the hustle and bustle of Baltimore.
Why live in Columbia, MD?
The city was specifically planned with a noble idea in mind: to enhance the quality of life of its inhabitants, and it does just that. Apartments in Columbia are close to a wide array of working opportunities in a variety of fields. The area is host to a diverse community, and has some of the best schools in the state of Maryland. Columbia was rated #1 on Time.com's list of best places to live in the United States, and dwellers in Columbia apartments can enjoy the closeness of a small neighborhood atmosphere and a low crime rate.
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Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
3.5Pet Friendly
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Getting Around Columbia, MD
Walk Score®
47 / 100
Car-Dependent
Most errands require a car
Bike Score®
40 / 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Minimal bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
35 / 100
Some Transit
A few nearby public transportation options
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Columbia Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Columbia?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Columbia is at Marlow listed at $1,626.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Columbia Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Columbia Apartment is $1,075 at Selborne House of Dorsey Hall, Senior Living.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Columbia Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Columbia is starting from $1,275 at Selborne House of Dorsey Hall, Senior Living.
What is the most affordable Columbia Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Columbia Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at The Timbers at Long Reach and starts from $1,900.
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