
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Hickory Ridge Neighborhood of Columbia, MD from $700 (45 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Hickory Ridge area of Columbia.


The Vision at Parkway

The Bluffs at Clary's Forest Apartments

Aspen at Lake Trail

Legacy at Twin Rivers

Clarys Crossing

Harpers Forest

Autumn Crest

Beech's Farm
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Columbia Choice Apartments

The Brook At Columbia

Avalon Fairway Hills-Meadows

eaves Columbia Town Center

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Marlow

The Greens at Columbia Apartments

Cedar Place

Autumn Town Center

Autumn Columbia
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Versa

Eagle Rock Apartments at Columbia

The Hamilton at Kings Place

Poplar Glen

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10X Columbia Town Center

Merion

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Juniper

10360 Swift Stream Pl, Unit 4-107

Vista Wilde Lake
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10360 Swift Stream Pl, Unit 14-108

10360 Swift Stream Pl, Unit 7-105

10360 Swift Stream Pl, Unit 12-107

Ashton Green

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The Westley

10360 Swift Stream Pl, Unit 7-104

5488 Cedar Ln, Unit A2

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 FL3-ID8253A

10300 Hickory Ridge Rd, Unit SI FL2-ID9568A

10300 Hickory Ridge Rd, Unit SI FL1-ID9767A

5441 Columbia Rd, Unit SI FL2-ID8580A

Robinson Overlook

The Bluffs at Hawthorn

10854 Green View Way

10354 College Square

10661 High Beam Ct
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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 | $1,884 | $1,683 | $2,059 |
| Hickory Ridge 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,112 | $1,235 | $6,302 |
| Hickory Ridge 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,427 | $1,418 | $5,464 |
| Hickory Ridge 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,907 | $1,518 | $4,697 |
| Hickory Ridge 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,101 | $1,819 | $4,095 |
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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 1 Bed unit found at Robinson Overlook priced from $975. Legacy at Cedar Lane has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,041. Here are the most affordable Hickory Ridge apartments for rent in Baltimore, MD:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Robinson Overlook | 1 Bedroom/1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $975 |
| Legacy at Cedar Lane | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,041 |
| The Vision at Parkway | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,083 |
| The Bluffs at Clary's Forest Apartments | One bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,235 |
| Legacy at Twin Rivers | 3 Bedroom | 3BR,2BA | $1,518 |
| Harpers Forest | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,569 |
| Columbia Choice Apartments | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,630 |
| Clarys Crossing | Calvert | 1BR,1BA | $1,675 |
| The Brook At Columbia | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,695 |
| Autumn Crest | 1 Bedroom with Den | 1BR,1BA | $1,705 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Hickory Ridge, MD
As of April 27, 2026 the best value apartment in the Hickory Ridge area is the $1.98 price per square foot 3 Bedroom Model at The Vision at Parkway in the in the Patuxent Chase neighborhood starting from $2,885. The second greatest value Hickory Ridge apartment is the 3 Bedroom Model at Legacy at Cedar Lane starting at $1,626 with a $1.22 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Vision at Parkway | 3 Bedroom | 3BR,2BA | $1.98 |
| Legacy at Cedar Lane | 3 Bedroom | 3BR,2BA | $1.22 |
| Aspen at Lake Trail | 3 BEDROOM | 3BR,2BA | $1.79 |
| The Hamilton at Kings Place | B1 | 2BR,1BA | $2.02 |
| Autumn Crest | 1 Bedroom with Den | 1BR,1BA | $1.89 |
| eaves Columbia Town Center | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $2.12 |
| Beech's Farm | Birch with Den | 1BR,1BA | $2.11 |
| The Bluffs at Clary's Forest Apartments | Two bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.92 |
| Clarys Crossing | Calvert Renovated | 1BR,1BA | $2.07 |
| Robinson Overlook | 1 Bedroom/1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.36 |
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Lifestyle Ratings
This website compiles millions of data points to bring you Lifestyle Ratings of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, including Hickory Ridge, Columbia, and the greater Baltimore area. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for the best proximity to parks and outdoor amenities, luxury amenities, pet-friendly features, places to raise kids, proximity to transit, walking, and biking. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.
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 $1,705.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Hickory Ridge?
The cheapest apartment in Hickory Ridge is Robinson Overlook which is listed at $975, 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 14 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 $140 which is $3,455 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Hickory Ridge.
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