
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Ovation Neighborhood of Columbia, MD from $400 (3 Rentals)
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Ovation?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ovation Studio Apartments | $1,799 | $1,709 | $1,889 |
| Ovation 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,834 | $489 | $2,498 |
| Ovation 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,082 | $586 | $2,845 |
| Ovation 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,615 | $677 | $3,493 |
| Ovation 4 Bedroom Apartments | $6,611 | $6,611 | $6,611 |
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There are currently 3 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Ovation Neighborhood of Columbia, MD.
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Best Value Apartments for Rent in Ovation, MD
As of January 25, 2026 the best value apartment in the Ovation area is the $2.23 price per square foot C1 Model at Sherwood Crossing in the in the Jones Station neighborhood starting from $2,670. The second greatest value Ovation apartment is the 2BR 1BA Model at The Apartments at Tamar Meadow starting at $1,810 with a $1.90 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sherwood Crossing | C1 | 3BR,2BA | $2.23 |
| The Apartments at Tamar Meadow | 2BR 1BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.90 |
| Columbia Landing Apartments | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.83 |
| Verde at Howard Square East | Coneflower East | 1BR,1BA | $2.36 |
| The Elms at Falls Run | Ash | 1BR,1BA | $2.35 |
| Huntington Square | The Singleton | 1BR,1BA | $2.30 |
| The Elms at Kendall Ridge | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $2.19 |
| Verde at Howard Square West | Coneflower West | 1BR,1BA | $2.41 |
| Autumn Crest | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.22 |
| 9345 Reader Ln, Unit A | 9345 Reader Ln | 1BR,1BA | $2.33 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleOvation, Columbia, MD
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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 $1,390, while the average apartment in Ovation costs $6,611.
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 12 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 $214 which is $6,397 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Ovation.
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