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Downtown Columbia, Columbia, MD Local Guide

Cheapest Available Downtown Columbia Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downtown Columbia area of Baltimore, MD is a 1 Bed unit found at Autumn Crest priced from $1,495. Columbia Pointe has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,575. Here are the most affordable Downtown Columbia apartments for rent in Baltimore, MD:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Autumn Crest1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,495
Columbia Pointe1BR 1 BA1BR,1BA$1,575
Harpers Forest1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,589

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Columbia, MD

As of April 25, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown Columbia area is the $1.55 price per square foot The Centennial Model at Dorsey Overlook in the in the Taylor Village neighborhood starting from $3,850. The second greatest value Downtown Columbia apartment is the C1R Model at Gramercy at Town Center starting at $3,316 with a $2.37 price per square foot in the Patuxent Chase neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downtown Columbia apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Dorsey OverlookThe Centennial3BR,3BA$1.55
Gramercy at Town CenterC1R3BR,2BA$2.37
The Brook At Columbia3 Bedroom 2.5 Bath Townhome3BR,2.5BA$2.47
5689 Harpers Farm Road, Unit Harpers Farm Rd.5689 Harpers Farm Road2BR,2BA$1.63
Ashton GreenThe Merion2BR,2BA$2.41
Cedar PlaceHickory2BR,1.5BA$1.80
Clary's CrossingGeorgetown1BR,1BA$2.16
Columbia Pointe1BR 1 BA1BR,1BA$1.90
Autumn Crest1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.11
Harpers Forest1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.27

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Frequently Asked Questions about Downtown Columbia

What type of rentals are currently available in Downtown Columbia?

There are currently 52 Apartments for Rent in Downtown Columbia, MD with pricing that ranges from $1,460 to $13,760. There are also 20 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Downtown Columbia ranging from $1,400 to $8,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Downtown Columbia?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Downtown Columbia ranges from $1,400 to $8,000 with an average monthly rent of $2,578.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Downtown Columbia?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Downtown Columbia range from $1,990 to $13,760, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $2,650 to $2,650. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $3,000 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $2,770.

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