Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Oakland Mills Neighborhood of Columbia, MD from $747 (33 Rentals)

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10335 Nightmist Ct

ColumbiaMD21044

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Versa
$1,871 - $11,179
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Versa

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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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 Aspen at Lake Trail priced from $1,450. The Timbers at Long Reach has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,550. Here are the most affordable Oakland Mills apartments for rent in Baltimore, MD:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Aspen at Lake Trail1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,450
The Timbers at Long Reach1 Bedroom, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,550
Autumn Crest1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,550
Columbia Landing Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,575
The Brook At Columbia1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,745
The Verona at Oakland MillsMilan2BR,1BA$1,750
Elms Kendall RidgeA11BR,1BA$1,778
Legacy at Twin Rivers1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,780
Elms Falls RunAsh1BR,1BA$1,786
VersaM.1A2AStudio,1BA$1,884

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Oakland Mills, MD

As of August 24, 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
Columbia GladeRenovated Two Bed One and a Half Bath2BR,1.5BA$2.14
Columbia Landing Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.89
The Apartments at Tamar Meadow1BR 1BA1BR,1BA$2.07
Aspen at Lake Trail1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.74
Elms Falls RunAsh1BR,1BA$2.16
The Timbers at Long Reach1 Bedroom, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.91
The Verona at Oakland MillsMilan2BR,1BA$2.36
Autumn Crest1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.19

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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 $1,884.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Oakland Mills Apartment is $1,450 at Aspen at Lake Trail.

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 Aspen at Lake Trail and starts from $2,150.

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