
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Ellicott City, MD from $300 (10 Rentals)
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Selborne House of Dorsey Hall, Senior Living

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Ellicott City, MD Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Ellicott City?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Cheap Ellicott City Studio Apartments | $2,614 | $1,756 | $6,046 |
Cheap Ellicott City 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,345 | $360 | $8,554 |
Cheap Ellicott City 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,320 | $429 | $9,354 |
Cheap Ellicott City 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,341 | $492 | $10,000+ |
Cheap Ellicott City 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,132 | $2,740 | $7,091 |
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Ellicott City, MD
Pricing Updated: 04/08/2025Current apartment rentals in the Ellicott City, 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 Ellicott City Apartments for rent:
Neighborhood | Median Price | Min Price | Available Units |
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Old Ellicott City | $3,045 | $1,508 | 70 |
Cheapest Available Ellicott City Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Ellicott City, MD is a 1 Bed unit found at Selborne House of Dorsey Hall, Senior Living in the Taylor Village neighborhood priced from $1,075. Waverly Gardens Senior Community (62+) has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,263. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Ellicott City apartments for rent:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Selborne House of Dorsey Hall, Senior Living | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,075 |
Waverly Gardens Senior Community (62+) | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,263 |
Tuscany Gardens Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,385 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Ellicott City, MD
As of April 09, 2025 the best value apartment in the Ellicott City 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 Ellicott City apartment is the Hickory Model at Cedar Place starting at $1,935 with a $1.83 price per square foot in the Patuxent Chase neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Ellicott City apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Dorsey Overlook | The Centennial | 3BR,3BA | $1.55 |
Cedar Place | Hickory | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.83 |
Queens Ridge Apartments | 2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.60 |
Reserve at Stonegate | The Cottonwood | 2BR,2BA | $1.79 |
Tuscany Woods Apartments | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.44 |
Fairbrook Park | 2 Bedrooms | 2BR,1BA | $1.66 |
Security Park Apartments | 2 Bedrooms 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.55 |
The Timbers at Long Reach | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.85 |
Tuscany Gardens Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.77 |
Selborne House of Dorsey Hall, Senior Living | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.79 |
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Getting Around Ellicott City, MD
Walk Score®
48 / 100
Car-Dependent
Most errands require a car
Bike Score®
27 / 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Minimal bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
17 / 100
Minimal Transit
It may be possible to get on a bus
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Ellicott City Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Ellicott City?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Ellicott City is under $1,508.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Ellicott City?
The cheapest apartment in Ellicott City is Selborne House of Dorsey Hall, Senior Living which is listed at $1,075, while the average apartment in Ellicott City costs $3,045.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Ellicott City?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 15 regular apartments in Ellicott City that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Ellicott City?
Cheap apartments in Ellicott City have an average cost of $312 which is $2,733 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Ellicott City.
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