Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Columbia Neighborhood of Columbia, MD (85 Rentals)

Autumn Town Center

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Columbia Pointe
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Clary's Crossing

The Greens at Columbia

The Brook At Columbia

Legacy at Twin Rivers

Columbia

TENmflats

The Metropolitan Downtown Columbia

Gramercy at Town Center

Juniper
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Lakehouse

Autumn Crest

5394 Eliots Oak Rd

6426 Autumn Gold Ct

10558 Faulkner Ridge Cir

11235 Snowflake Ct

11006 Wood Elves Way

5659 Harpers Farm Rd
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6007 Majors Ln

9653 White Acre Rd

6085 Majors Ln

10111 Windstream Dr

4954 Columbia Rd

5669 Harpers Farm Rd

5590 Vantage Point Rd

5460 Endicott Ln

4998 Dorsey Hall Dr

10229 Brighton Ridge Way
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10290 Chestnut Park Ln

10850 Green Mountain Cir

5232 W Running Brook Rd

9436 Wandering Way

10528 Cross Fox Ln

9475 Sohap Ln

10742 Cordage Walk

5657 Harpers Farm Rd

5414 Morning Glory Ct
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5435 The Bridle Path
Downtown Columbia, Columbia, MD Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Downtown Columbia?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
---|---|---|---|
Downtown Columbia Studio Apartments | $2,602 | $1,814 | $6,565 |
Downtown Columbia 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,834 | $1,200 | $9,926 |
Downtown Columbia 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,549 | $1,600 | $10,000+ |
Downtown Columbia 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,658 | $1,990 | $10,000+ |
Downtown Columbia 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,958 | $2,770 | $6,289 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleDowntown Columbia, Columbia, MD
Ranked #7
Among neighborhoods in Columbia, MD for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet 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?
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- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about Downtown Columbia
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 $1,200 to $9,926 with an average monthly rent of $2,834.
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 $1,600 to $10,121. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $2,549.
How expensive are Downtown Columbia Three Bedroom Apartments?
There are currently 37 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in Downtown Columbia on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $1,990 to $14,214 - averaging $3,658 for the location.
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