Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Oakland Mills Neighborhood of Columbia, MD from $700 (26 Rentals)

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property at 5909 Tamar Dr

$1,485

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$1,485

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$1,485

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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5909 Tamar Dr, Unit 5909 Tamar Dr

5909 Tamar Dr
ColumbiaMD21045

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property at 6003 Majors Ln

$1,525 - $1,700

1 Bedroom Rentals

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6003 Majors Ln

ColumbiaMD21045

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Park View at Columbia
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Park View at Columbia

7070 Cradlerock WayColumbia, MD 21045
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Waverly Winds
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Waverly Winds

10339 Twin Rivers RdColumbia, MD 21044

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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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property at 6027 Majors Ln

$1,695

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6027 Majors Ln

ColumbiaMD21045
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Elms Kendall Ridge
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Elms Kendall Ridge

8399 Tamar DrColumbia, MD 21045
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Forest Ridge
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Forest Ridge

5890 Stevens Forest RdColumbia, MD 21045

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Cheapest Available Oakland Mills Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Oakland Mills area of Baltimore, MD is a 1 Bed unit found at The Timbers at Long Reach priced from $1,550. Aspen at Lake Trail has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,560. Here are the most affordable Oakland Mills apartments for rent in Baltimore, MD:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Timbers at Long Reach1 Bedroom, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,550
Aspen at Lake Trail1 BEDROOM JR1BR,1BA$1,560
Columbia Landing Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,575
The Brook At Columbia1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,695
Elms Falls RunAsh1BR,1BA$1,747
Legacy at Twin Rivers1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,930
Vista Wilde LakeA41BR,1BA$1,950
VersaM.1A4M1BR,1BA$1,980
Orchard Crossing Apartments2 Bedroom 2 baths + Den2BR,2BA$1,985
Autumn Town CenterBIRCH JR2BR,1BA$2,005

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Oakland Mills, MD

As of July 09, 2026 the best value apartment in the Oakland Mills area is the $1.53 price per square foot The Centennial Model at Dorsey Overlook in the in the Taylor Village neighborhood starting from $3,799. The second greatest value Oakland Mills apartment is the 3 Bedroom Model at Ellicott Gardens starting at $2,579 with a $1.98 price per square foot in the Ellicott City neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Oakland Mills apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Dorsey OverlookThe Centennial3BR,3BA$1.53
Ellicott Gardens3 Bedroom3BR,2BA$1.98
Elms Kendall RidgeC13BR,2BA$2.24
Elms MontjoyCovington2BR,2BA$1.99
Orchard Crossing Apartments2 Bedroom 2 baths + Den2BR,2BA$1.74
The Apartments at Tamar Meadow2BR 1BA2BR,1BA$2.24
Columbia Landing Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.89
Elms Falls RunButternut2BR,1BA$2.25
The Timbers at Long Reach1 Bedroom, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.91
The Brook At Columbia1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.34

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of rentals in metropolitan areas across the United States including Oakland Mills, Columbia, and the greater Baltimore area. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. This takes in many factors including filtering automatically for the best outdoor access, luxury housing options, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, and other valuable search options. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Oakland Mills Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Oakland Mills?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Oakland Mills is at Versa listed at $2,017.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Oakland Mills Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Oakland Mills Apartment is $1,550 at The Timbers at Long Reach.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Oakland Mills Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Oakland Mills is starting from $1,720 at The Timbers at Long Reach.

What is the most affordable Oakland Mills Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Oakland Mills Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Elms Falls Run and starts from $2,238.

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