Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Ovation Neighborhood of Columbia, MD from $700 (31 Rentals)

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$1,595

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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6093 Majors Ln, Unit 4J4, Unit 4J4

6093 Majors Ln
ColumbiaMD21045

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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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Elms Kendall Ridge
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Elms Kendall Ridge

8399 Tamar DrColumbia, MD 21045
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6093 Majors Ln

ColumbiaMD21045
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Forest Ridge
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Forest Ridge

5890 Stevens Forest RdColumbia, MD 21045

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Sherwood Crossing
$1,751 - $2,891
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Sherwood Crossing

6731 Old Waterloo RdElkridge, MD 21075
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The Wexley at 100
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$2,262 - $4,202
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The Wexley at 100

6081 Otterbein LaneEllicott City, MD 21043
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Ovation, Columbia, MD Local Guide

Cheapest Available Ovation Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Ovation area of Baltimore, MD is a 1 Bed unit found at Monarch Mills Apartments priced from $1,467. Elms Kendall Ridge has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,564. Here are the most affordable Ovation apartments for rent in Baltimore, MD:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Monarch Mills ApartmentsLantana - 62+1BR,1BA$1,467
Elms Kendall RidgeA11BR,1BA$1,564
Columbia Landing Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,575
The Timbers at Long Reach1 Bedroom, 1 Bath with Den1BR,1BA$1,625
Autumn Crest1 Bedroom with Den1BR,1BA$1,705
The Apartments at Tamar Meadow1BR 1BA1BR,1BA$1,748
Sherwood CrossingB12BR,1BA$1,751
Huntington SquareThe Singleton1BR,1BA$1,789
Stonehaven ApartmentsThe Columbia1BR,1BA$1,799

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Ovation, MD

As of April 27, 2026 the best value apartment in the Ovation 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 Ovation apartment is the 3 BEDROOM Model at Aspen at Lake Trail starting at $2,215 with a $1.79 price per square foot in the Southwoods neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Ovation apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Ellicott Gardens3 Bedroom3BR,2BA$1.98
Aspen at Lake Trail3 BEDROOM3BR,2BA$1.79
The Apartments at Tamar Meadow2BR 2BA2BR,2BA$2.02
Verde at Howard Square EastOak East2BR,2BA$2.26
Columbia Landing Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.89
The Hamilton at Kings PlaceB12BR,1BA$2.02
Autumn Crest1 Bedroom with Den1BR,1BA$1.89
The Timbers at Long Reach1 Bedroom, 1 Bath with Den1BR,1BA$1.89
Sherwood CrossingA11BR,1BA$2.24
Elms Kendall RidgeA11BR,1BA$2.09

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Ovation, Columbia, MD

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Among cities in Maryland for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of neighborhoods, areas, and rental properties across Maryland, including Columbia. LifeStyle Ratings are the best way to sort through finding a place to live - beyond price and floorplan. This takes in many factors including our Star Ratings to compare for outdoor amenities like tennis courts, luxury amenities, pet-friendly features, places to raise kids, proximity to transit, and much more. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Ovation Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Ovation?

The cheapest apartment in Ovation is Monarch Mills Apartments which is listed at $1,467, while the average apartment in Ovation costs $8,578.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Ovation?

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 6 regular apartments in Ovation 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 Ovation?

Cheap apartments in Ovation have an average cost of $490 which is $8,088 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Ovation.

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