Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Ovation Neighborhood of Columbia, MD from $700 (16 Rentals)

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property at 6414 Wind Rider Way

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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6414 Wind Rider Way

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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property at 6093 Majors Ln

$1,595

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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6093 Majors Ln

ColumbiaMD21045
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Elms Kendall Ridge
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Elms Kendall Ridge

8399 Tamar DrColumbia, MD 21045
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Sherwood Crossing
$1,691 - $2,642
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Sherwood Crossing

6731 Old Waterloo RdElkridge, MD 21075
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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. 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Monarch Mills ApartmentsLantana - 62+1BR,1BA$1,467
Aspen at Lake Trail1 BEDROOM JR1BR,1BA$1,560
Columbia Landing Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,575
Elms Kendall RidgeA11BR,1BA$1,607
Sherwood CrossingA11BR,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Ellicott Gardens3 Bedroom3BR,2BA$1.98
Sherwood CrossingC13BR,2BA$2.33
The Apartments at Tamar Meadow2BR 1BA2BR,1BA$2.29
Columbia Landing Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.89
Elms Kendall RidgeB12BR,1BA$2.43
Verde at Howard Square EastBluestem East w/den1BR,1BA$2.36
Elms Falls RunAsh1BR,1BA$2.31
Huntington SquareThe Singleton1BR,1BA$2.40
Mission Place ApartmentsThe Columbia1BR,1BA$2.40
Verde at Howard Square WestConeflower West1BR,1BA$2.45

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Ovation, Columbia, MD

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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

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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