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Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Oakland Mills Neighborhood of Columbia, MD from $700 (20 Rentals)
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6414 Wind Rider Way
ColumbiaMD21045
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$1,525 - $1,8351 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
The Timbers at Long Reach
8782 Cloudleap CtColumbia, MD 21045
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$1,560 - $2,5451 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Aspen at Lake Trail
5764 Stevens Forest RdColumbia, MD 21045
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$1,575 - $1,7951 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Columbia Landing Apartments
8905 Tamar DrColumbia, MD 21045
6093 Majors Ln, Unit 4J4, Unit 4J4
6093 Majors Ln
ColumbiaMD21045
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6003 Majors Ln, Unit 8
6003 Majors Ln
ColumbiaMD21045
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$1,610 - $2,1601 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Jul 8
Autumn Crest
5664 Stevens Forest RdColumbia, MD 21045
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$1,629 - $3,6951 to 5 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
The Brook At Columbia
5361 Brook WayColumbia, MD 21044
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$1,643 - $3,2661 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Autumn Town Center
5331 Columbia RdColumbia, MD 21044
6003 Majors Ln
ColumbiaMD21045
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$1,655 - $3,0951 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Avalon Fairway Hills-Meadows
5441 Columbia RdColumbia, MD 21044
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$1,690 - $3,0151 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
eaves Columbia Town Center
10300 Hickory Ridge RdColumbia, MD 21044
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Sierra Woods Apartments
8712 Airybrink LnColumbia, MD 21045
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Park View at Columbia
7070 Cradlerock WayColumbia, MD 21045
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Waverly Winds
10339 Twin Rivers RdColumbia, MD 21044
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The Bluffs at Fairway Hills Apartments
4965 Columbia RdColumbia, MD 21044
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The Bluffs at Hawthorn
10401 Hickory Ridge RdColumbia, MD 21044
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6093 Majors Ln
ColumbiaMD21045
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Ellicott Gardens II
5505 Waterloo RdEllicott City, MD 21043
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Oakland Mills, Columbia, MD Local Guide
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Oakland Mills?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oakland Mills Studio Apartments | $2,206 | $1,733 | $6,049 |
| Oakland Mills 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,241 | $1,067 | $6,574 |
| Oakland Mills 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,562 | $1,636 | $7,119 |
| Oakland Mills 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,263 | $2,160 | $10,000+ |
| Oakland Mills 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,203 | $2,400 | $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 $1,525. 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Timbers at Long Reach | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath with Den | 1BR,1BA | $1,525 |
| Aspen at Lake Trail | 1 BEDROOM JR | 1BR,1BA | $1,560 |
| Columbia Landing Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,575 |
| The Brook At Columbia | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,629 |
| eaves Columbia Town Center | A4 | 1BR,1BA | $1,690 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Oakland Mills, MD
As of May 24, 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 3 Bedroom 1274 SqFt Model at Columbia Glade starting at $2,755 with a $2.16 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. |
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| Ellicott Gardens | 3 Bedroom | 3BR,2BA | $1.98 |
| Columbia Glade | 3 Bedroom 1274 SqFt | 3BR,2BA | $2.16 |
| Autumn Town Center | DOGWOOD | 2BR,2BA | $2.33 |
| Elms Montjoy | Bradenton | 2BR,1BA | $2.34 |
| The Apartments at Tamar Meadow | 2BR 1BA | 2BR,1BA | $2.30 |
| Columbia Landing Apartments | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.89 |
| The Timbers at Long Reach | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath with Den | 1BR,1BA | $1.78 |
| Orchard Crossing Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.11 |
| Elms Falls Run | Ash | 1BR,1BA | $2.31 |
| The Brook At Columbia | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.25 |
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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 $1,525, while the average apartment in Oakland Mills costs $3,645.
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 5 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 $305 which is $3,340 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Oakland Mills.
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