Short Term Lease Apartments for Rent in Columbia, MD (34 Rentals)

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Rental terms in Columbia as short as a month! Perfect when you can't commit to a full year of renting.

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10X Living at Columbia Town Center
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10X Living at Columbia Town Center

10360 Swift Stream PlColumbia, MD 21044
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Merion
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Merion

12290 Green Meadow DrColumbia, MD 21044
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Ashton Green
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Ashton Green

5320 Cedar LnColumbia, MD 21044
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Eagle Rock Apartments at Columbia
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Eagle Rock Apartments at Columbia

12020 Little Patuxent PkyColumbia, MD 21044
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Juniper
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Juniper

6000 Merriweather DrColumbia, MD 21044
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TENmflats
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TENmflats

10101 Twin Rivers RdColumbia, MD 21044
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The Metropolitan Downtown Columbia
Short Term Available
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The Metropolitan Downtown Columbia

10000 Town Center AveColumbia, MD 21044
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Gramercy at Town Center
Short Term Available
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7 Months, 8 Months, 9 Months, 10 Months, 11 Months, 12
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Gramercy at Town Center

10601 Gramercy PlColumbia, MD 21044
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5441 Columbia Rd

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Columbia Pointe
Short Term Available
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12 Months
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Columbia Pointe

5764 Stevens Forest RdColumbia, MD 21045
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The Timbers at Long Reach
Short Term Available
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The Timbers at Long Reach

8782 Cloudleap CtColumbia, MD 21045
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The Elms at Montjoy
Short Term Available
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6 Months, 7 Months, 8 Months, 9 Months, 10 Months, 11
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The Elms at Montjoy

4900 Walking Stick RdEllicott City, MD 21043
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The Seasons
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The Seasons

9220 Old Lantern WayLaurel, MD 20723

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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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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 Short-term Columbia Apartments

What is the Cheapest Short-term apartment in Columbia?

Currently the most affordable Short-term Apartment in Columbia is at The Verona at Oakland Mills listed at $1,410.

How much is the average rent for a Short-term Columbia Apartment?

The average rent for a Short-term Apartment in Columbia is $2,951.

What is the largest Short-term Columbia Apartment for rent?

Today's Short-term apartment with the most square footage in Columbia is a 1,835 square feet unit starting from $1,802 at The Brook At Columbia.

What is the average size for Columbia Short-term Apartments for rent?

The average size for a Short-term rental in Columbia is currently at 712 sq ft.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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A Baltimore Local Expert’s Guide To 10 Budget-Friendly Neighborhoods to Rent

Written by: Sarah Bregel

There are few cities more eclectic and diverse than Baltimore, Maryland. I should know. I've lived in various parts of Baltimore for most of my life.

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Battling the Butts: Your Guide to the Reality of Smoke-Free Renting

Written by: Andrea Lee Negroni, JD

While many apartment buildings are “no smoking” properties, it’s hard to know exactly how many. In 2017, the National Apartment Association reported more than half of rental properties had smoke free policies.

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Understanding Amenity Fees: Know Where You Might Be Able to Save Money

Written by: Amber Kanuckel

With the rising costs of housing, a lot of renters are asking this question: Is it possible to opt out of various amenities that your rental property offers so that you can avoid paying the fees.

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How Your Move-In Inspection Can Protect Your Security Deposit

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

If you’re anything like most people, housing costs represent a huge chunk of your monthly budget. On top of that, moving can be both a stressful and expensive affair.