Short Term Lease Apartments for Rent in Columbia, MD (39 Rentals)

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Rental terms in Columbia as short as a month! Perfect when you can't commit to a full year of renting.

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Merion
$1,950 - $3,883Short Term Available
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Merion

12290 Green Meadow DrColumbia, MD 21044
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Gramercy at Town Center
$2,309 - $3,679
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Gramercy at Town Center

10601 Gramercy PlColumbia, MD 21044
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Autumn Crest
$1,615 - $2,180Short Term Available
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Autumn Crest

5664 Stevens Forest RdColumbia, MD 21045
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Elms Montjoy
Short Term Available
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Elms Montjoy

4900 Walking Stick RdEllicott City, MD 21043
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Enclave at Emerson
Short Term Available
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12 Months
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Enclave at Emerson

8450 Upper Sky WayLaurel, MD 20723
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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.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Short-term Columbia Apartments

What is the Cheapest Short-term apartment in Columbia?

Currently the most affordable Short-term Apartment in Columbia is at The Seasons listed at $1,333.

How much is the average rent for a Short-term Columbia Apartment?

The average rent for a Short-term Apartment in Columbia is $2,292.

What is the largest Short-term Columbia Apartment for rent?

Today's Short-term apartment with the most square footage in Columbia is a 1,523 square feet unit starting from $2,316 at Bowling Brook Apartments.

What is the average size for Columbia Short-term Apartments for rent?

The average size for a Short-term rental in Columbia is currently at 770 sq ft.

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