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Largest Available Columbia 2 Bedroom Apartments

The largest available 2 Bedroom apartment unit in Columbia, MD is found at Marlow in the Patuxent Chase neighborhood and is 1,425 square feet priced from $4,242. Bowling Brook Apartments in the Jones Station neighborhood has the second largest 2 Bedroom, which is sized at 1,409 square feet and currently listed start at $2,613. Here is today’s list of the largest available 2 Bedroom units in Columbia:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
MarlowC41,425 Sq Ft$4,242
Bowling Brook ApartmentsThe Patapsco – Two-bedroom1,409 Sq Ft$2,613
Country Meadows Apartments2BR/2BA Family Rm1,358 Sq Ft$2,100
Monarch Mills ApartmentsMonarch1,277 Sq Ft$2,330
The Elms at MontjoyCovington w/ Sunroom1,255 Sq Ft$2,682
JuniperB-51,237 Sq Ft$3,149
Verde at Howard Square EastSassafras East1,226 Sq Ft$2,333
Lakehouse2 Bed/2 Bath-C021,222 Sq Ft$3,750
Vista Wilde LakeB21,189 Sq Ft$2,594

Cheapest Available Columbia 2 Bedroom Apartments

As of September 14, 2025 the lowest priced 2 Bedroom apartment unit in Columbia, MD is the 2 Bedroom Model starting from $1,275 at Selborne House of Dorsey Hall, Senior Living in the Taylor Village neighborhood. The second most affordable Columbia 2 Bedroom is the Two Bedroom Model at Robinson Overlook starting at $1,388 in the Patuxent Chase neighborhood. The average price for all 2 Bedroom apartments in Columbia is currently $2,218. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 2 Bedroom options in Columbia:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
Selborne House of Dorsey Hall, Senior Living2 Bedroom$1,275
Robinson OverlookTwo Bedroom$1,388
The Timbers at Long Reach2 Bedroom, 1 Bath$1,540
The SeasonsWillow$1,559
Sherwood CrossingB1$1,609
Monarch Mills ApartmentsThistle$1,655
Columbia Landing Apartments2 Bedroom$1,748
Aspen at Lake Trail2BR 2 BA$1,749
The Bluffs at Clary's Forest ApartmentsTwo bedroom$1,802
Autumn Crest2 Bedroom 1.5 Bath$1,835

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Columbia Overview

Apartments in Columbia are situated close to shopping, recreation, restaurants, and more. The designers of Columbia wanted to create pleasant place to live, and they certainly succeeded! The community is less hectic than Baltimore, but it is within easy driving distance to the hustle and bustle of Baltimore.

Why live in Columbia, MD?

The city was specifically planned with a noble idea in mind: to enhance the quality of life of its inhabitants, and it does just that. Apartments in Columbia are close to a wide array of working opportunities in a variety of fields. The area is host to a diverse community, and has some of the best schools in the state of Maryland. Columbia was rated #1 on Time.com's list of best places to live in the United States, and dwellers in Columbia apartments can enjoy the closeness of a small neighborhood atmosphere and a low crime rate.

Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Columbia, MD

Ranked #26

Among cities in Maryland for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around Columbia, MD

Walk Score®

47 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

40 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

35 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

Frequently Asked Questions about 2 Bedroom Columbia Apartments

What is the Cheapest apartment in Columbia with 2 Bedroom?

Currently the most affordable 2 Bedroom in Columbia is at Selborne House of Dorsey Hall, Senior Living listed at $1,275.

How much is the average rent for a 2 Bedroom Columbia Apartment?

The average rent for a 2 Bedroom Apartment in Columbia is $2,218.

What is the largest available 2 Bedroom Columbia Apartment for rent?

Today's apartment with the most square footage in Columbia is a 1,425 square feet unit starting from $4,242 at Marlow.

What is the average size for Columbia 2 Bedroom Apartments for rent?

The average size for a 2 Bedroom rental in Columbia is currently 1,022 sq ft.

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