Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Oakland Mills Neighborhood of Columbia, MD from $300 (13 Rentals)

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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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Forest Ridge
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Forest Ridge

5890 Stevens Forest RdColumbia, 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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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 Columbia priced from $1,200. Columbia Landing Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,455. Here are the most affordable Oakland Mills apartments for rent in Baltimore, MD:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
ColumbiaAnthony1BR,1BA$1,200
Columbia Landing Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,455
The Timbers at Long Reach1 Bedroom, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,500
Columbia Pointe1BR 1 BA1BR,1BA$1,575
The Elms at Kendall RidgeA11BR,1BA$1,659

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Oakland Mills, MD

As of June 05, 2025 the best value apartment in the Oakland Mills area is the $2.05 price per square foot The Patuxent Model at Dorsey Overlook in the in the Taylor Village neighborhood starting from $3,300. The second greatest value Oakland Mills apartment is the Covington Model at The Elms at Montjoy starting at $2,579 with a $2.21 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Dorsey OverlookThe Patuxent3BR,3BA$2.05
The Elms at MontjoyCovington2BR,2BA$2.21
Autumn Crest2 Bedroom 1.5 Bath2BR,1.5BA$1.81
9633 Whiteacre Rd, Unit C39633 Whiteacre Rd2BR,1.5BA$2.20
Columbia Landing Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.75
10X Columbia Town CenterA31BR,1BA$2.21
Columbia Pointe1BR 1 BA1BR,1BA$1.90
The Timbers at Long Reach1 Bedroom, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.85
The Elms at Kendall RidgeA11BR,1BA$2.21
ColumbiaAnthony1BR,1BA$1.63

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Oakland Mills, Columbia, MD

Ranked #2

Among neighborhoods in Columbia, MD for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
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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!

Getting Around the Oakland Mills Neighborhood in Columbia, MD

Walk Score®

43 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

35 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

36 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

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 $1,855.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Oakland Mills Apartment is $1,200 at Columbia.

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 $1,660 at Columbia Landing Apartments.

What is the most affordable Oakland Mills Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Oakland Mills Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Columbia Pointe and starts from $2,250.

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