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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Columbia, MD

Pricing Updated: 03/20/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Columbia, MD area range in price from to with an overall median price of . Here is today’s list neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Columbia Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units

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. Park View at Laurel in the Jones Station neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,305. 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
Park View at LaurelOne-Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,305
Columbia Pointe1 BR 1 BA JR1BR,1BA$1,490
The SeasonsSunflower1BR,1BA$1,492
The Timbers at Long Reach1 Bedroom, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,500

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Columbia, MD

As of March 20, 2025 the best value apartment in the Columbia area is the $2.05 price per square foot The Chesapeake - Split Master Model at Bowling Brook Apartments in the in the Jones Station neighborhood starting from $2,387. The second greatest value Columbia apartment is the The Dogwood Model at Poplar Glen starting at $2,002 with a $1.87 price per square foot in the Patuxent Chase 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.
Bowling Brook ApartmentsThe Chesapeake - Split Master2BR,2BA$2.05
Poplar GlenThe Dogwood2BR,1.5BA$1.87
Autumn Crest2 Bedroom 1.5 Bath2BR,1.5BA$1.71
Cedar PlaceHickory2BR,1.5BA$1.80
The Flats at River Mill2 Bed 2 Bath River View2BR,2BA$2.02
Country Meadows Apartments1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$1.98
Orchard Crossing Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.99
The Timbers at Long Reach1 Bedroom, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.85
Park View at LaurelOne-Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.85
Selborne House of Dorsey Hall, Senior Living1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.79

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Frequently Asked Questions about Columbia

What type of rentals are currently available in Columbia?

There are currently 122 Apartments for Rent in Columbia, MD with pricing that ranges from $360 to $11,272. There are also 72 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Columbia ranging from $975 to $8,000.

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

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Columbia ranges from $975 to $8,000 with an average monthly rent of $2,889.

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

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Columbia range from $492 to $11,272, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $2,300 to $3,800. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $3,295 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $2,740.

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