
2 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Columbia, MD Under $2,500 (70 Rentals)


The Bluffs at Clary's Forest Apartments

The Apartments at Tamar Meadow

Columbia Glade

Avalon Fairway Hills-Meadows

Columbia Pointe

eaves Columbia Town Center

The Hamilton at Kings Place
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Stonehaven Apartments

Columbia Choice Apartments

Clary's Crossing

The Timbers at Long Reach

The Greens at Columbia

Legacy at Twin Rivers

Columbia Landing Apartments
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Monarch Mills Apartments

Eagle Rock Apartments at Columbia

The Verona at Oakland Mills

10X Columbia Town Center

Columbia Commons

Orchard Crossing Apartments

9633 Whiteacre Rd, Unit C3
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9060 Gracious End Ct

9647 White Acre Rd

5915 Tamar Dr

11510 Little Patuxent Pkwy

9620 Hastings Dr

8721 Hayshed Ln

5232 W Running Brook Rd

8652 Worn Mountain Way

8211 Snowden River Pkwy

5239 W Running Brook Rd
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8729 Hayshed Ln

6021 Majors Ln, Unit 5

11435 Little Patuxent Pkwy, Unit 207

Bowling Brook Apartments
Columbia, MD Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Columbia?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
---|---|---|---|
Columbia Studio Apartments | $2,634 | $1,799 | $6,679 |
Columbia 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,484 | $360 | $8,709 |
Columbia 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,460 | $429 | $9,366 |
Columbia 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,396 | $492 | $10,000+ |
Columbia 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,772 | $2,770 | $5,889 |
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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 $2,460.
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 $4,650 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 1,396 sq ft.
Expert Rental Resources
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