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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 $1,352. 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$1,352
Monarch Mills ApartmentsLantana1BR,1BA$1,390
Columbia Landing Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,455
Columbia Pointe1 BR 1 BA JR1BR,1BA$1,490

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Howard County, MD

As of May 14, 2025 the best value apartment in the Howard County area is the $1.70 price per square foot Calvert Model at Kaiser Park in the in the Taylor Village neighborhood starting from $3,257. The second greatest value Howard County apartment is the The Doulton Model at Huntington Square starting at $2,272 with a $1.98 price per square foot in the Jones Station 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.
Kaiser ParkCalvert3BR,2.5BA$1.70
Huntington SquareThe Doulton2BR,2BA$1.98
Ellicott GroveB32BR,2BA$1.95
Orchard Club ApartmentsTwo Bed/ Two Bath Twin Master2BR,2BA$1.75
Poplar GlenThe Dogwood2BR,1.5BA$2.00
The Flats at River Mill2 Bed 2 Bath River View2BR,2BA$2.02
Columbia Landing Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.75
The Elms at Kendall RidgeB12BR,1BA$1.92
The Timbers at Long Reach1 Bedroom, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.96
Selborne House of Dorsey Hall, Senior Living1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.79

Frequently Asked Questions about Howard County

What type of rentals are currently available in Howard County?

There are currently 191 Apartments for Rent in Howard County, MD with pricing that ranges from $360 to $14,436. There are also 97 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Howard County ranging from $1,600 to $8,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Howard County?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Howard County ranges from $1,600 to $8,000 with an average monthly rent of $3,559.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Howard County?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Howard County range from $492 to $14,436, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $2,375 to $4,048. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,600 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $2,770.

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