
Short Term Lease Apartments for Rent in Columbia, MD Under $4,000 (25 Rentals)
Rental terms in Columbia as short as a month! Perfect when you can't commit to a full year of renting.


Furnished Studio-Columbia - Columbia 100 P

Gramercy at Town Center
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Merion

Eagle Rock Apartments at Columbia

Avalon Fairway Hills-Meadows

TENmflats

Huntington Square

Juniper

Columbia Choice Apartments
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The Greens at Columbia

The Brook At Columbia

eaves Columbia Town Center

Furnished Studio-Columbia - Gateway Drive

Beech's Farm

The Verona at Oakland Mills
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Columbia Landing Apartments

Autumn Crest

The Timbers at Long Reach

Columbia Pointe
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Bowling Brook Apartments

Enclave at Emerson
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 | $2,129 | $1,709 | $7,378 |
Columbia 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,307 | $360 | $10,000+ |
Columbia 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,282 | $429 | $10,000+ |
Columbia 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,104 | $492 | $10,000+ |
Columbia 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,686 | $2,770 | $5,272 |
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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 Short-term Columbia Apartments
What is the Cheapest Short-term apartment in Columbia?
Currently the most affordable Short-term Apartment in Columbia is at Columbia Pointe listed at $1,399.
How much is the average rent for a Short-term Columbia Apartment?
The average rent for a Short-term Apartment in Columbia is $2,771.
What is the largest Short-term Columbia Apartment for rent?
Today's Short-term apartment with the most square footage in Columbia is a 1,835 square feet unit starting from $1,746 at The Brook At Columbia.
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 703 sq ft.
Expert Rental Resources
Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips
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Cash or credit? Understanding the Importance of Credit Score in Real Estate and Renting
Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.
Throughout the day, think about all the times that you have to pay for something. So many of us reach automatically for a credit card or even our phone for a quick payment.

Roommate Matching: Finding the Right Fit and Avoiding Pitfalls
Written by: Cheryl Bowman
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