
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Fairway Hills Neighborhood of Columbia, MD from $1,000 (46 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Fairway Hills area of Columbia.


The Vision at Parkway

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9325 Matador Rd, Unit A, Unit A

Columbia Glade

Aspen at Lake Trail

Legacy at Twin Rivers

Clarys Crossing

The Timbers at Long Reach

Harpers Forest
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Columbia Landing Apartments

Autumn Crest

Columbia Choice Apartments

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Marlow

The Brook At Columbia

Avalon Fairway Hills-Meadows

eaves Columbia Town Center

The Apartments at Tamar Meadow

The Greens at Columbia Apartments
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Orchard Crossing Apartments

Cedar Place

Autumn Town Center

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Versa

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10X Columbia Town Center

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Juniper

10360 Swift Stream Pl, Unit 4-107

Vista Wilde Lake

10360 Swift Stream Pl, Unit 14-108
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10360 Swift Stream Pl, Unit 7-105

10360 Swift Stream Pl, Unit 12-107

Ashton Green

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The Westley

Furnished Studio-Columbia - Columbia 100 Parkway

10360 Swift Stream Pl, Unit 7-104

5441 Columbia Rd

10300 Hickory Ridge Rd, Unit SI FL2-ID8255A

10300 Hickory Ridge Rd, Unit SI FL3-ID9570A
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5441 Columbia Rd, Unit SI FL1-ID8086A

The Bluffs at Fairway Hills Apartments

4934 Columbia Rd

5565 April Journey

5522 April Journey

Ellicott Gardens II

Selborne House of Dorsey Hall, Senior Living

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4659 Montgomery Rd

Elms Falls Run
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Ellicott Gardens
Fairway Hills, Columbia, MD Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Fairway Hills?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fairway Hills Studio Apartments | $1,889 | $1,683 | $2,249 |
| Fairway Hills 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,100 | $1,067 | $6,302 |
| Fairway Hills 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,468 | $1,418 | $5,464 |
| Fairway Hills 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,964 | $1,518 | $4,697 |
| Fairway Hills 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,126 | $1,819 | $4,095 |
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There are currently 46 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Fairway Hills Neighborhood of Columbia, MD.
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Cheapest Available Fairway Hills Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Fairway Hills area of Baltimore, MD is a 1 Bed unit found at Legacy at Cedar Lane priced from $1,041. Selborne House of Dorsey Hall, Senior Living has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,075. Here are the most affordable Fairway Hills apartments for rent in Baltimore, MD:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Legacy at Cedar Lane | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,041 |
| Selborne House of Dorsey Hall, Senior Living | The Dogwood | 1BR,1BA | $1,075 |
| The Vision at Parkway | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,083 |
| Legacy at Twin Rivers | 3 Bedroom | 3BR,2BA | $1,518 |
| The Timbers at Long Reach | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,550 |
| Harpers Forest | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,569 |
| Columbia Landing Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,575 |
| Columbia Choice Apartments | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,630 |
| Clarys Crossing | Calvert | 1BR,1BA | $1,675 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Fairway Hills, MD
As of April 26, 2026 the best value apartment in the Fairway Hills area is the $1.60 price per square foot 4659 Montgomery Rd Model at 4659 Montgomery Rd in the in the Taylor Village neighborhood starting from $2,400. The second greatest value Fairway Hills apartment is the 3 Bedroom Model at The Vision at Parkway starting at $2,885 with a $1.98 price per square foot in the Patuxent Chase neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Fairway Hills apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4659 Montgomery Rd | 4659 Montgomery Rd | 2BR,1BA | $1.60 |
| The Vision at Parkway | 3 Bedroom | 3BR,2BA | $1.98 |
| Legacy at Cedar Lane | 3 Bedroom | 3BR,2BA | $1.22 |
| Ellicott Gardens | 3 Bedroom | 3BR,2BA | $1.98 |
| Aspen at Lake Trail | 3 BEDROOM | 3BR,2BA | $1.79 |
| eaves Columbia Town Center | C2 | 3BR,2BA | $2.04 |
| The Apartments at Tamar Meadow | 2BR 2BA | 2BR,2BA | $2.03 |
| Columbia Landing Apartments | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.89 |
| Autumn Crest | 1 Bedroom with Den | 1BR,1BA | $1.97 |
| The Timbers at Long Reach | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.91 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Fairway Hills Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Fairway Hills?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Fairway Hills is under $1,675.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Fairway Hills?
The cheapest apartment in Fairway Hills is Legacy at Cedar Lane which is listed at $1,041, while the average apartment in Fairway Hills costs $3,595.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Fairway Hills?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 21 regular apartments in Fairway Hills that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Fairway Hills?
Cheap apartments in Fairway Hills have an average cost of $136 which is $3,459 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Fairway Hills.
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