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Ellicott City, MD Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent a home in Ellicott City?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Ellicott City 2 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $2,163 | $1,650 | $3,100 |
Ellicott City 3 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $3,050 | $2,300 | $3,950 |
Ellicott City 4 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $3,461 | $2,400 | $4,750 |
Ellicott City 6 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $6,000 | $6,000 | $6,000 |
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Ellicott City, MD
Pricing Updated: 03/23/2025Current 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 | $3,600 | $1,450 | 1409 |
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 |
Security Park Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,299 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Ellicott City, MD
As of March 23, 2025 the best value apartment in the Ellicott City area is the $1.96 price per square foot B3 Model at Ellicott Grove in the in the Taylor Village neighborhood starting from $2,155. The second greatest value Ellicott City apartment is the Hickory Model at Cedar Place starting at $1,900 with a $1.80 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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Ellicott Grove | B3 | 2BR,2BA | $1.96 |
Cedar Place | Hickory | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.80 |
Queens Ridge Apartments | 2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.60 |
Tuscany Woods Apartments | 2 Bedroom 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $1.52 |
Orchard Crossing Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.99 |
The Timbers at Long Reach | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.85 |
Reserve at Stonegate | The Beech | 1BR,1BA | $1.93 |
Tuscany Gardens Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.77 |
Waverly Gardens Senior Community (62+) | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.96 |
Selborne House of Dorsey Hall, Senior Living | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.79 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Ellicott City
What type of rentals are currently available in Ellicott City?
There are currently 111 Apartments for Rent in Ellicott City, MD with pricing that ranges from $360 to $11,267. There are also 50 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Ellicott City ranging from $750 to $6,000.
What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Ellicott City?
Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Ellicott City ranges from $750 to $6,000 with an average monthly rent of $3,192.
How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Ellicott City?
For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Ellicott City range from $492 to $11,267, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $2,300 to $3,950. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,400 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $2,740.
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