
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Ovation Neighborhood of Columbia, MD from $700 (16 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Ovation area of Columbia.


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Monarch Mills Apartments

The Timbers at Long Reach

6003 Majors Ln
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Aspen at Lake Trail

Autumn Crest

Columbia Landing Apartments

The Hamilton at Kings Place

6003 Majors Ln, Unit 8
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Sierra Woods Apartments

Park View at Columbia

6093 Majors Ln

Elms Kendall Ridge

Ellicott Gardens II
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Ovation, Columbia, MD Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Ovation?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ovation Studio Apartments | $2,399 | $2,339 | $2,459 |
| Ovation 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,922 | $1,425 | $2,561 |
| Ovation 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,314 | $1,655 | $3,176 |
| Ovation 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,740 | $1,959 | $3,510 |
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There are currently 16 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Ovation Neighborhood of Columbia, MD.
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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. 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 Ovation apartments for rent in Baltimore, MD:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monarch Mills Apartments | Lantana - 62+ | 1BR,1BA | $1,467 |
| Aspen at Lake Trail | 1 BEDROOM JR | 1BR,1BA | $1,560 |
| Columbia Landing Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,575 |
| Elms Kendall Ridge | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,607 |
| Sherwood Crossing | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,745 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Ovation, MD
As of June 11, 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 C1 Model at Sherwood Crossing starting at $2,785 with a $2.33 price per square foot in the Jones Station 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ellicott Gardens | 3 Bedroom | 3BR,2BA | $1.98 |
| Sherwood Crossing | C1 | 3BR,2BA | $2.33 |
| The Apartments at Tamar Meadow | 2BR 1BA | 2BR,1BA | $2.29 |
| Columbia Landing Apartments | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.89 |
| Elms Kendall Ridge | B1 | 2BR,1BA | $2.43 |
| Verde at Howard Square East | Bluestem East w/den | 1BR,1BA | $2.36 |
| Elms Falls Run | Ash | 1BR,1BA | $2.31 |
| Huntington Square | The Singleton | 1BR,1BA | $2.40 |
| Mission Place Apartments | The Columbia | 1BR,1BA | $2.40 |
| Verde at Howard Square West | Coneflower West | 1BR,1BA | $2.45 |
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3.5Pet Friendly
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Ovation Apartments
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Ovation Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Ovation Apartment is $1,467 at Monarch Mills Apartments.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Ovation Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Ovation is starting from $1,655 at Monarch Mills Apartments.
What is the most affordable Ovation Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Ovation Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Elms Falls Run and starts from $2,258.
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