Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Columbia Neighborhood of Columbia, MD from $900 (22 Rentals)

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Park View at Columbia
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Park View at Columbia

7070 Cradlerock WayColumbia, MD 21045
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Forest Ridge
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Forest Ridge

5890 Stevens Forest RdColumbia, MD 21045
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Waverly Winds
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Waverly Winds

10339 Twin Rivers RdColumbia, MD 21044
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The Bluffs at Hawthorn
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Bluffs at Hawthorn

10401 Hickory Ridge RdColumbia, MD 21044
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Downtown Columbia, Columbia, MD Local Guide

Cheapest Available Downtown Columbia Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downtown Columbia area of Baltimore, MD is a 3 Beds unit found at Legacy at Twin Rivers priced from $1,518. Clarys Crossing has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,545. Here are the most affordable Downtown Columbia apartments for rent in Baltimore, MD:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Legacy at Twin Rivers3 Bedroom3BR,2BA$1,518
Clarys CrossingCamden1BR,1BA$1,545
Aspen at Lake Trail1BR 1 BA1BR,1BA$1,575
Harpers Forest1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,599
The Brook At Columbia1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,623

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Columbia, MD

As of October 16, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown Columbia area is the $1.53 price per square foot The Centennial Model at Dorsey Overlook in the in the Taylor Village neighborhood starting from $3,799. The second greatest value Downtown Columbia apartment is the 3 Bedroom 1274 SqFt Model at Columbia Glade starting at $3,090 with a $2.43 price per square foot in the Taylor Village neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downtown Columbia apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Dorsey OverlookThe Centennial3BR,3BA$1.53
Columbia Glade3 Bedroom 1274 SqFt3BR,2BA$2.43
The Greens at Columbia2BR 2BA (1080sf)2BR,2BA$1.99
Autumn Crest2 Bedroom 1.5 Bath2BR,1.5BA$1.78
Aspen at Lake Trail1BR 1 BA1BR,1BA$1.90
Cedar PlaceWalnut1BR,1BA$2.13
Harpers Forest2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$2.36
Columbia Choice Apartments1x11BR,1BA$2.38
10X Columbia Town CenterA11BR,1BA$2.36
Clarys CrossingCamden1BR,1BA$2.22

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Downtown Columbia, Columbia, MD

Ranked #4

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

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of rentals in cities across the United States and customized analysis for Southwest Baltimore, MD. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. This takes in many factors including filtering automatically for the best outdoor access, luxury housing options, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, places to raise kids, 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!

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Columbia Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Downtown Columbia?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Downtown Columbia is at Marlow listed at $1,829.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Downtown Columbia Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Downtown Columbia Apartment is $1,545 at Clarys Crossing.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Downtown Columbia Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Downtown Columbia is starting from $1,749 at Aspen at Lake Trail.

What is the most affordable Downtown Columbia Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Downtown Columbia Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Legacy at Twin Rivers and starts from $1,518.

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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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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