
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Hickory Ridge Neighborhood of Columbia, MD from $700 (39 Rentals)
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The Vision at Parkway

Clarys Crossing

Aspen at Lake Trail

Autumn Crest

Autumn Town Center

The Hamilton at Kings Place

eaves Columbia Town Center

The Bluffs at Clary's Forest Apartments
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Harpers Forest

Beech's Farm

The Brook At Columbia

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Cedar Place

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Autumn Columbia

Madison at Eden Brook

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Legacy at Twin Rivers

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10X Columbia Town Center

Poplar Glen

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Juniper

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10360 Swift Stream Pl, Unit 4-107

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10360 Swift Stream Pl, Unit 7-105

10360 Swift Stream Pl, Unit 14-108

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The Westley

10360 Swift Stream Pl, Unit 12-107

5488 Cedar Ln, Unit A2

Robinson Overlook
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The Bluffs at Hawthorn

11244 Snowflake Ct
Hickory Ridge, Columbia, MD Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Hickory Ridge?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hickory Ridge Studio Apartments | $2,027 | $1,995 | $2,062 |
| Hickory Ridge 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,123 | $1,560 | $3,607 |
| Hickory Ridge 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,477 | $1,411 | $5,512 |
| Hickory Ridge 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,065 | $2,180 | $4,870 |
| Hickory Ridge 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,323 | $2,721 | $3,750 |
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There are currently 39 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Hickory Ridge Neighborhood of Columbia, MD.
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Cheapest Available Hickory Ridge Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Hickory Ridge area of Baltimore, MD is a 2 Beds unit found at Legacy at Cedar Lane priced from $1,411. The Vision at Parkway has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,541. Here are the most affordable Hickory Ridge apartments for rent in Baltimore, MD:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Legacy at Cedar Lane | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $1,411 |
| The Vision at Parkway | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,541 |
| Aspen at Lake Trail | 1 BEDROOM JR | 1BR,1BA | $1,560 |
| Autumn Crest | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,615 |
| The Hamilton at Kings Place | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,649 |
| eaves Columbia Town Center | A4 | 1BR,1BA | $1,650 |
| The Bluffs at Clary's Forest Apartments | One bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,657 |
| Harpers Forest | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,669 |
| Beech's Farm | Birch | 1BR,1BA | $1,685 |
| The Brook At Columbia | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,695 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Hickory Ridge, MD
As of July 27, 2026 the best value apartment in the Hickory Ridge area is the $2.36 price per square foot C1 Model at Gramercy at Town Center in the in the Patuxent Chase neighborhood starting from $3,312. The second greatest value Hickory Ridge apartment is the 3 Bedroom/2 Bath Model at Robinson Overlook starting at $1,840 with a $1.32 price per square foot in the Patuxent Chase neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Hickory Ridge apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gramercy at Town Center | C1 | 3BR,2BA | $2.36 |
| Robinson Overlook | 3 Bedroom/2 Bath | 3BR,2BA | $1.32 |
| The Vision at Parkway | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $2.24 |
| Clarys Crossing | Calvert Renovated | 1BR,1BA | $2.28 |
| Cedar Place | Walnut | 1BR,1BA | $2.17 |
| Beech's Farm | Birch | 1BR,1BA | $2.29 |
| eaves Columbia Town Center | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $2.31 |
| The Brook At Columbia | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.34 |
| Autumn Crest | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.28 |
| The Hamilton at Kings Place | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $2.37 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Hickory Ridge Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Hickory Ridge?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Hickory Ridge is under $1,695.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Hickory Ridge?
The cheapest apartment in Hickory Ridge is The Vision at Parkway which is listed at $1,541, while the average apartment in Hickory Ridge costs $3,595.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Hickory Ridge?
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 9 regular apartments in Hickory Ridge 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 Hickory Ridge?
Cheap apartments in Hickory Ridge have an average cost of $132 which is $3,463 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Hickory Ridge.
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