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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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Robinson Overlook
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Robinson Overlook

7410 Grace DrColumbia, MD 21044
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Hickory Ridge, Columbia, MD Local Guide

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 Aspen at Lake Trail priced from $1,490. The Bluffs at Clary's Forest Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,521. Here are the most affordable Hickory Ridge apartments for rent in Baltimore, MD:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Aspen at Lake Trail1 BEDROOM JR1BR,1BA$1,490
The Bluffs at Clary's Forest ApartmentsOne bedroom1BR,1BA$1,521
Autumn Crest1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,525
Clarys CrossingCamden1BR,1BA$1,545
Madison at Eden BrookA11BR,1BA$1,549
The Brook At Columbia1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,614
Robinson OverlookThree Bedroom3BR,2BA$1,616
Cedar PlaceWalnut1BR,1BA$1,619
The Hamilton at Kings PlaceA31BR,1BA$1,649
Columbia Choice ApartmentsS 1x11BR,1BA$1,650

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Hickory Ridge, MD

As of December 26, 2025 the best value apartment in the Hickory Ridge area is the $1.16 price per square foot Three Bedroom Model at Robinson Overlook in the in the Patuxent Chase neighborhood starting from $1,616. The second greatest value Hickory Ridge apartment is the B1 - 2X2 Model at Eagle Rock Apartments at Columbia starting at $2,255 with a $2.11 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Robinson OverlookThree Bedroom3BR,2BA$1.16
Eagle Rock Apartments at ColumbiaB1 - 2X22BR,2BA$2.11
The Greens at Columbia Apartments2BR 2BA (1060sf)2BR,2BA$1.95
The Hamilton at Kings PlaceA31BR,1BA$1.98
Cedar PlaceWalnut1BR,1BA$1.99
eaves Columbia Town CenterA41BR,1BA$2.30
Autumn Crest1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.15
Clarys CrossingCamden1BR,1BA$2.22
Madison at Eden BrookA11BR,1BA$2.23
The Bluffs at Clary's Forest ApartmentsOne bedroom1BR,1BA$2.24

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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 $1,650.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Hickory Ridge?

The cheapest apartment in Hickory Ridge is Aspen at Lake Trail which is listed at $1,490, while the average apartment in Hickory Ridge costs $3,913.

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 7 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 $136 which is $3,777 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Hickory Ridge.

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