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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 1 Bed unit found at Legacy at Twin Rivers priced from $1,488. Columbia Pointe has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,550. Here are the most affordable Downtown Columbia apartments for rent in Baltimore, MD:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Legacy at Twin Rivers1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,488
Columbia Pointe1BR 1 BA Den1BR,1BA$1,550
Columbia Glade1 Bedroom 770SqFt1BR,1BA$1,630

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Columbia, MD

As of August 06, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown Columbia area is the $2.05 price per square foot The Patuxent Model at Dorsey Overlook in the in the Taylor Village neighborhood starting from $3,300. The second greatest value Downtown Columbia apartment is the 3 Bedroom 2.5 Bath Townhome Model at The Brook At Columbia starting at $3,002 with a $2.34 price per square foot in the Patuxent Chase 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 Patuxent3BR,3BA$2.05
The Brook At Columbia3 Bedroom 2.5 Bath Townhome3BR,2.5BA$2.34
Columbia Pointe2BR 2 BA2BR,2BA$1.69
Autumn Crest2 Bedroom 1.5 Bath2BR,1.5BA$1.57
Cedar PlaceHickory2BR,1.5BA$1.91
Gramercy at Town CenterB12BR,2BA$2.31
The Greens at Columbia1BR 1BA (940sf)1BR,1BA$2.17
Clarys CrossingCalvert1BR,1BA$2.22
Columbia Glade1 Bedroom 770SqFt1BR,1BA$2.12
eaves Columbia Town CenterA11BR,1BA$2.38

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Frequently Asked Questions about Downtown Columbia

What type of rentals are currently available in Downtown Columbia?

There are currently 56 Apartments for Rent in Downtown Columbia, MD with pricing that ranges from $1,440 to $10,695. There are also 29 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Downtown Columbia ranging from $1,150 to $3,799.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Downtown Columbia?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Downtown Columbia ranges from $1,150 to $3,799 with an average monthly rent of $2,338.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Downtown Columbia?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Downtown Columbia range from $1,990 to $8,784, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $2,200 to $3,799. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,735 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $2,770.

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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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