
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Oakland Mills Neighborhood of Columbia, MD from $700 (36 Rentals)
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9325 Matador Rd, Unit A

Aspen at Lake Trail

Autumn Crest

The Timbers at Long Reach

Columbia Landing Apartments

6003 Majors Ln

The Brook At Columbia

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Marlow
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Avalon Fairway Hills-Meadows

Orchard Crossing Apartments

Autumn Town Center

The Apartments at Tamar Meadow

Legacy at Twin Rivers

Columbia Glade

The Verona at Oakland Mills

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8854 Spiral Cut

eaves Columbia Town Center

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Juniper

Vista Wilde Lake

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Park View at Columbia

Waverly Winds

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The Bluffs at Hawthorn
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9633 White Acre Rd

8709 Hayshed Ln

4934 Columbia Rd

Forest Ridge

5868 Thunder Hill Rd

7113 Banjo Ct

Ellicott Gardens II

Elms Falls Run
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Oakland Mills, Columbia, MD Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Oakland Mills?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oakland Mills Studio Apartments | $1,915 | $1,701 | $2,459 |
| Oakland Mills 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,197 | $1,067 | $3,447 |
| Oakland Mills 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,585 | $1,636 | $5,279 |
| Oakland Mills 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,104 | $2,155 | $4,937 |
| Oakland Mills 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,495 | $3,495 | $3,495 |
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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. Columbia Landing Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,575. Here are the most affordable Oakland Mills apartments for rent in Baltimore, MD:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Timbers at Long Reach | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,550 |
| Columbia Landing Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,575 |
| Aspen at Lake Trail | 1 BEDROOM | 1BR,1BA | $1,590 |
| Elms Kendall Ridge | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,601 |
| The Brook At Columbia | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,695 |
| Marlow | S1 | Studio,1BA | $1,701 |
| Autumn Town Center | ASPEN | 1BR,1BA | $1,765 |
| The Apartments at Tamar Meadow | 1BR 1BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,767 |
| Avalon Fairway Hills-Meadows | A1-715 | 1BR,1BA | $1,780 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Oakland Mills, MD
As of April 09, 2026 the best value apartment in the Oakland Mills area is the $1.98 price per square foot 3 Bedroom Model at Ellicott Gardens in the in the Taylor Village neighborhood starting from $2,579. The second greatest value Oakland Mills apartment is the Covington Model at Elms Montjoy starting at $2,149 with a $1.84 price per square foot in the Taylor Village neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Oakland Mills apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ellicott Gardens | 3 Bedroom | 3BR,2BA | $1.98 |
| Elms Montjoy | Covington | 2BR,2BA | $1.84 |
| The Apartments at Tamar Meadow | 2BR 2BA | 2BR,2BA | $1.95 |
| Autumn Crest | 2 Bedroom 1.5 Bath | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.70 |
| Columbia Landing Apartments | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.89 |
| The Verona at Oakland Mills | 2 Bed 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.94 |
| Orchard Crossing Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.05 |
| Aspen at Lake Trail | 1 BEDROOM | 1BR,1BA | $1.91 |
| The Timbers at Long Reach | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.91 |
| Elms Kendall Ridge | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $2.13 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Oakland Mills Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Oakland Mills?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Oakland Mills is under $1,780.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Oakland Mills?
The cheapest apartment in Oakland Mills is The Timbers at Long Reach which is listed at $1,550, while the average apartment in Oakland Mills costs $3,711.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Oakland Mills?
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 2 regular apartments in Oakland Mills 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 Oakland Mills?
Cheap apartments in Oakland Mills have an average cost of $117 which is $3,594 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Oakland Mills.
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