Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Columbia Neighborhood of Columbia, MD (116 Rentals)

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Cash or credit? Understanding the Importance of Credit Score in Real Estate and Renting

Discover how your credit score impacts your ability to lease or buy a home. Learn how credit scores are determined, how to check yours, and strategies to improve it for real estate success.

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Baltimore's Best Affordable Neighborhoods

Learn about Baltimore and the best places to live with original content written by our Local Expert Sarah Bregel

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The Art of the Rental Viewing: What to look for during a property tour

Touring a rental? This guide helps you know exactly what to look for, from safety features to hidden flaws, so you can confidently sign your lease or keep searching.

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Smart Renter's Guide: Calculating Affordable Rent & Housing Costs

Wondering how to determine your rental budget? This comprehensive guide covers everything from the 30% rule to hidden fees and effective budgeting strategies.

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Navigating the Rental Market: Tips for First-Time Renters

Entering the rental market? Learn these simple tips and strategies to avoid common pitfalls and make confident choices. Rent with peace of mind.

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Downtown Columbia, Columbia, MD Local Guide

Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

From the lounge to the laundry room, understand your rights and responsibilities in shared apartment spaces. Get tips on pet rules, noise, and security.

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Don't Settle: How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Discover the insider tips from an attorney and real estate agent on how to negotiate your next apartment lease. Find out what's on the table and what's not, so you can save money and get the best terms possible.

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The Ultimate Long-Distance Moving Checklist: Tips from a Real Estate Pro

Moving is tough, especially long-distance. Learn how to minimize stress & expenses with proven strategies from a real estate pro, covering everything from logistics to finances.

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How a Move-In Inspection Can Protect Your Security Deposit

Learn How a Move-In Inspection Can Protect Your Security Deposit from the Renter University at AparmentHomeLiving.com.

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Downtown Columbia, Columbia, MD

Ranked #3

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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Lifestyle Ratings

This website compares millions of points of data to bring you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of rentals in metropolitan areas across the United States including Downtown Columbia, Columbia, and the greater Baltimore area. Lifestyle Ratings show you the best fit for your needs and interests. This takes in many factors including searching for the best amenities, and convenient access to the outdoors, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, and how walkable or bikeable each community and area is. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

Family-Friendly Rating

Renting for your family? this part of town has a reputation as a good residential submarket for families, with a score of 4.0 out of 4. Family Friendly ratings are based on community features and environments that help parents and children to thrive. These features include things like green spaces, playgrounds, extra living spaces, features for pets, and having the best education opportunities available.

Outdoors Rating

Are you somebody that needs to live with access to parks and greenspace? this neighborhood is a highly-rated residential neighborhood for the outdoors, with a score of 4.0 out of 4.

Luxury Living Rating

Downtown Columbia is one of our favorite higher-end submarkets in town, with a score of 4.0 out of 4. Luxury Lifestyle Scoring is based on having high-end community amenities like shared social spaces, lounges, pools, on-site concierge services, park access, and amenities like granite countertops, range hoods, and high-end appliances. Other luxury items often include wood-burning fireplaces, tennis courts, and for some communities, even a doorman to greet residents.

Pet Friendly Rating

Pet owners, listen up! this section of Baltimore ranks highly for raising pets (dogs and cats), with a score of 4.0 out of 4.

Getting Around the Downtown Columbia Neighborhood in Columbia, MD

Walk Score®

73 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

65 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

50 / 100

Good Transit

Many 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 Downtown Columbia

How much are Studio apartments in Downtown Columbia?

There are currently 13 Studio Apartments in Downtown Columbia with rent ranges from $1,814 to $1,975 with an average price of $1,892.

What is the current price range for One Bedroom Downtown Columbia Apartments for rent?

Today's rental pricing for One Bedroom Apartments in Downtown Columbia ranges from $1,400 to $3,600 with an average monthly rent of $2,039.

What does renting a Two Bedroom Apartment in Downtown Columbia cost?

The monthly rent prices of Two Bedroom Apartments currently available in Downtown Columbia range from $1,749 to $5,673. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $2,455.

How expensive are Downtown Columbia Three Bedroom Apartments?

There are currently 36 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in Downtown Columbia on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $2,050 to $4,431 - averaging $2,920 for the location.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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A Baltimore Local Expert’s Guide To 10 Budget-Friendly Neighborhoods to Rent

Written by: Sarah Bregel

There are few cities more eclectic and diverse than Baltimore, Maryland. I should know. I've lived in various parts of Baltimore for most of my life.

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Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Back in the day when I rented one of my first apartments, the property didn’t even have laundry in the building. Now, rental properties are often competing against each other to provide the best amenities.

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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Everything is a negotiation in real estate! 

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The Rental Move-In Inspection Checklist: A Guide for Renters

Written by: Trey Huguley

The move-in inspection checklist is a crucial tool for both tenants and landlords. This checklist, provided by the team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com, helps document the condition of an apartment at the time of move-in.