Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Oakland Mills Neighborhood of Columbia, MD from $700 (39 Rentals)

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Avalon Fairway Hills-Meadows
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$1,660 - $2,820
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$1,595 - $2,755
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$65

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$1,660 - $2,820
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Avalon Fairway Hills-Meadows

5441 Columbia RdColumbia, MD 21044
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eaves Columbia Town Center
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$1,700 - $2,705
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$1,635 - $2,640
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$65

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$1,700 - $2,705
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eaves Columbia Town Center

10300 Hickory Ridge RdColumbia, MD 21044
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Marlow
$1,750 - $5,706
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$1,717 - $5,673
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$33

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$1,750 - $5,706
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Marlow

6200 Valencia LnColumbia, MD 21044
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property at 5909 Tamar Dr

$1,499 - $1,750

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5909 Tamar Dr

ColumbiaMD21045

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10X Columbia Town Center
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$1,810 - $3,055
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$1,752 - $2,997
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$58

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$1,810 - $3,055
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10X Columbia Town Center

10360 Swift Stream PlColumbia, MD 21044
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Juniper
$1,816 - $4,050
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$1,746 - $3,980
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$70

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$1,816 - $4,050
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Juniper

6000 Merriweather DrColumbia, MD 21044
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TENm.flats
$1,849 - $9,867
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$1,834 - $9,852
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$15

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$1,849 - $9,867
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TENm.flats

10101 Twin Rivers RdColumbia, MD 21044
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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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$1,600

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$1,600

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$1,600

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9639 White Acre Rd

ColumbiaMD21045
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Forest Ridge
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Forest Ridge

5890 Stevens Forest RdColumbia, MD 21045

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Oakland Mills, Columbia, MD Local Guide

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 Verona at Oakland Mills priced from $1,460. The Timbers at Long Reach has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,475. Here are the most affordable Oakland Mills apartments for rent in Baltimore, MD:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Verona at Oakland Mills1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,460
The Timbers at Long Reach1 Bedroom, 1 Bath with Den1BR,1BA$1,475
Autumn Crest1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,570
The Brook At Columbia1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,588
Aspen at Lake Trail1 BEDROOM JR1BR,1BA$1,615
Columbia Glade1 Bedroom 800SqFt1BR,1BA$1,641
The Elms at Kendall RidgeA11BR,1BA$1,642
The Elms at Falls RunButternut2BR,1BA$1,642
The Apartments at Tamar Meadow1BR 1BA1BR,1BA$1,649

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Oakland Mills, MD

As of February 22, 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 2BR 1BA Model at The Apartments at Tamar Meadow starting at $1,831 with a $1.92 price per square foot in the Southwoods 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
The Apartments at Tamar Meadow2BR 1BA2BR,1BA$1.92
eaves Columbia Town CenterA31BR,1BA$2.19
The Timbers at Long Reach1 Bedroom, 1 Bath with Den1BR,1BA$1.72
Orchard Crossing Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.05
The Elms at Falls RunAsh1BR,1BA$2.24
Columbia Glade1 Bedroom 800SqFt1BR,1BA$2.05
The Elms at Kendall RidgeA11BR,1BA$2.19
The Brook At Columbia1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.19
Autumn Crest1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.22

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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 Marlow listed at $1,750.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Oakland Mills Apartment is $1,460 at The Verona at Oakland Mills.

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 $1,642 at The Elms at Falls Run.

What is the most affordable Oakland Mills Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Oakland Mills Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Aspen at Lake Trail and starts from $2,199.

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