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Columbia, MD Local Guide

Cheapest Available Columbia Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Columbia, MD is a 1 Bed unit found at Selborne House of Dorsey Hall, Senior Living in the Taylor Village neighborhood priced from $1,075. The Seasons in the Jones Station neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,269. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Columbia apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Selborne House of Dorsey Hall, Senior Living1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,075
The SeasonsSunflower1BR,1BA$1,269
Robinson OverlookTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1,388
Monarch Mills ApartmentsLantana1BR,1BA$1,390
The Timbers at Long Reach1 Bedroom, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,435

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Columbia, MD

As of September 11, 2025 the best value apartment in the Columbia area is the $1.60 price per square foot 4659 Montgomery Rd Model at 4659 Montgomery Rd, Unit Apt 2 in the in the Taylor Village neighborhood starting from $2,400. The second greatest value Columbia apartment is the B2 Model at The Hamilton at Kings Place starting at $1,995 with a $1.81 price per square foot in the Jones Station neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Columbia apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
4659 Montgomery Rd, Unit Apt 24659 Montgomery Rd2BR,1BA$1.60
The Hamilton at Kings PlaceB22BR,2BA$1.81
Bowling Brook ApartmentsThe Arundel - One-bedroom & Den1BR,2BA$1.95
Autumn Crest2 Bedroom 1.5 Bath2BR,1.5BA$1.69
Cedar PlaceHickory2BR,1.5BA$1.81
Robinson OverlookTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.44
Columbia Landing Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.84
Aspen at Lake Trail1BR 1 BA1BR,1BA$1.90
The Timbers at Long Reach1 Bedroom, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.77
Selborne House of Dorsey Hall, Senior Living1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.85

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Columbia, MD

Ranked #26

Among cities in Maryland for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
Pet Friendly

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Frequently Asked Questions about Columbia

What type of rentals are currently available in Columbia?

There are currently 121 Apartments for Rent in Columbia, MD with pricing that ranges from $360 to $7,883. There are also 108 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Columbia ranging from $850 to $8,800.

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

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Columbia ranges from $850 to $8,800 with an average monthly rent of $3,813.

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

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Columbia range from $492 to $4,347, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $2,150 to $4,775. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,625 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $2,820.

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