Cheap Apartments for Rent in Columbia, MD from $300(10 Rentals)

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Sierra Woods Apartments
from $7471 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Sierra Woods Apartments

8712 Airybrink LnColumbia, MD 21045
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Park View at Columbia
from $996Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Park View at Columbia

7070 Cradlerock WayColumbia, MD 21045
Senior Living
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Forest Ridge
from $1,1171 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Forest Ridge

5890 Stevens Forest RdColumbia, MD 21045
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Waverly Winds
from $1,2751 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Waverly Winds

10339 Twin Rivers RdColumbia, MD 21044
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Ellicott Gardens II
from $3601 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Ellicott Gardens II

5505 Waterloo RdEllicott City, MD 21043
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Morningside Park
from $8081 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Morningside Park

9950 Guilford RdJessup, MD 20794
Senior Living
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9078 Washington Street
from $1,2402 Bedroom Apartments

9078 Washington Street

9078 Washington StSavage, MD 20763
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Columbia, MD Local Guide

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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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Selborne House of Dorsey Hall, Senior Living1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,075
The SeasonsSunflower1BR,1BA$1,423
Columbia CommonsBirch1BR,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Refinery Townhomescct13BR,2.5BA$1.98
Bowling Brook ApartmentsThe Arundel - One-bedroom & Den1BR,2BA$1.88
Mission Place ApartmentsThe Guilford2BR,2BA$1.80
Autumn Crest1 Bedroom with Executive Den1BR,1BA$1.76
Country Meadows Apartments1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$1.98
Orchard Crossing Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.99
Columbia PointeThe Carolina1BR,1BA$1.95
Clary's CrossingCalvert1BR,1BA$1.94
The Timbers at Long Reach1 Bedroom, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.85
Selborne House of Dorsey Hall, Senior Living1 Bedroom1BR,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.

Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Columbia, MD

Ranked #89

Among cities in Maryland for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.5
Pet 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

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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