Cheap Apartments for Rent in Howard County, MD from $300 (23 Rentals)

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Morningside Park
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Morningside Park

9950 Guilford RdJessup, MD 20794
Senior Living
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Tiber Hudson
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Tiber Hudson

3120 Burgess Mill WayEllicott City, MD 21043
Senior Living
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Park View at Columbia
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Park View at Columbia

7070 Cradlerock WayColumbia, MD 21045
Senior Living
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Forest Ridge
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Forest Ridge

5890 Stevens Forest RdColumbia, MD 21045
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Waverly Winds
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Waverly Winds

10339 Twin Rivers RdColumbia, MD 21044
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Park View at Laurel
1 Bedroom Apartments

Park View at Laurel

9895 Palace Hall DrLaurel, MD 20723
Senior Living

Cheapest Available Howard County Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Howard County, 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 Howard County apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Selborne House of Dorsey Hall, Senior Living1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,075
Waverly Gardens Senior Community (62+)1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,263
The SeasonsBlue Spruce1BR,1BA$1,473
Columbia Pointe1 BR 1 BA JR1BR,1BA$1,490
Autumn Crest1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,495

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Howard County, MD

As of April 10, 2025 the best value apartment in the Howard County 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 Howard County apartment is the Gambrill Model at Kaiser Park starting at $2,247 with a $2.02 price per square foot in the Taylor Village neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Howard County apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Dorsey OverlookThe Centennial3BR,3BA$1.55
Kaiser ParkGambrill2BR,2BA$2.02
Orchard Club ApartmentsTwo Bed/ Two Bath Twin Master2BR,2BA$1.84
Poplar GlenThe Dogwood2BR,1.5BA$1.98
Cedar PlaceHickory2BR,1.5BA$1.83
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
Waverly Gardens Senior Community (62+)1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.96
Selborne House of Dorsey Hall, Senior Living1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.79

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Howard County Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Howard County?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Howard County is at TENmflats listed at $1,756.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Howard County Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Howard County Apartment is $1,075 at Selborne House of Dorsey Hall, Senior Living.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Howard County Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Howard County is starting from $1,275 at Selborne House of Dorsey Hall, Senior Living.

What is the most affordable Howard County Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Howard County Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Country Meadows Apartments and starts from $2,170.

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