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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. Autumn Crest in the Taylor Village neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,480. 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
Autumn Crest1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,480
Columbia Pointe1 BR 1 BA JR1BR,1BA$1,490
The Timbers at Long Reach1 Bedroom, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,500
The Bluffs at Clary's Forest ApartmentsOne bedroom1BR,1BA$1,521

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Columbia, MD

As of April 16, 2025 the best value apartment in the Columbia area is the $1.63 price per square foot 5689 Harpers Farm Road Model at 5689 Harpers Farm Road, Unit Harpers Farm Rd. in the in the Patuxent Chase neighborhood starting from $1,895. The second greatest value Columbia apartment is the The Chesapeake - Split Master Model at Bowling Brook Apartments starting at $2,387 with a $2.05 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.
5689 Harpers Farm Road, Unit Harpers Farm Rd.5689 Harpers Farm Road2BR,2BA$1.63
Bowling Brook ApartmentsThe Chesapeake - Split Master2BR,2BA$2.05
Poplar GlenThe Dogwood2BR,1.5BA$1.94
Cedar PlaceHickory2BR,1.5BA$1.86
The Flats at River Mill2 Bed 2 Bath River View2BR,2BA$2.02
Clary's CrossingGeorgetown1BR,1BA$2.05
The Apartments at Tamar Meadow1BR 1BA1BR,1BA$2.03
Country Meadows Apartments1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$1.98
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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Frequently Asked Questions about Columbia

What type of rentals are currently available in Columbia?

There are currently 120 Apartments for Rent in Columbia, MD with pricing that ranges from $360 to $10,283. There are also 56 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Columbia ranging from $1,150 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 $1,150 to $8,000 with an average monthly rent of $2,868.

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 $10,283, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $2,375 to $4,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $3,000 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $2,740.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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