
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Owen Brown Neighborhood of Columbia, MD from $400 (12 Rentals)
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Owen Brown, Columbia, MD Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Owen Brown?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Owen Brown Studio Apartments | $1,857 | $1,709 | $1,928 |
| Owen Brown 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,061 | $489 | $3,195 |
| Owen Brown 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,380 | $586 | $5,673 |
| Owen Brown 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,900 | $677 | $4,575 |
| Owen Brown 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,820 | $2,820 | $2,820 |
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There are currently 12 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Owen Brown Neighborhood of Columbia, MD.
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Cheapest Available Owen Brown Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Owen Brown area of Baltimore, MD is a 1 Bed unit found at Monarch Mills Apartments priced from $1,390. Autumn Crest has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,490. Here are the most affordable Owen Brown apartments for rent in Baltimore, MD:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monarch Mills Apartments | Lantana - 62+ | 1BR,1BA | $1,390 |
| Autumn Crest | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,490 |
| Columbia Landing Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,528 |
| Aspen at Lake Trail | 1 BEDROOM | 1BR,1BA | $1,575 |
| Harpers Forest | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,579 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Owen Brown, MD
As of December 08, 2025 the best value apartment in the Owen Brown area is the $1.75 price per square foot B2 Model at The Hamilton at Kings Place in the in the Jones Station neighborhood starting from $1,925. The second greatest value Owen Brown apartment is the 2BR 1BA Model at The Apartments at Tamar Meadow starting at $1,822 with a $1.91 price per square foot in the Southwoods neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Owen Brown apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Hamilton at Kings Place | B2 | 2BR,2BA | $1.75 |
| The Apartments at Tamar Meadow | 2BR 1BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.91 |
| Columbia Landing Apartments | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.83 |
| Madison at Eden Brook | B1 | 2BR,1BA | $1.95 |
| The Elms at Falls Run | Ash | 1BR,1BA | $2.19 |
| Huntington Square | The Singleton | 1BR,1BA | $2.13 |
| eaves Columbia Town Center | A4 | 1BR,1BA | $2.29 |
| Gateway Village Apartments | The Bay | 1BR,1BA | $2.12 |
| 10X Columbia Town Center | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $2.32 |
| Autumn Crest | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.10 |
Getting Around the Owen Brown Neighborhood in Columbia, MD
Walk Score®
51 / 100
Somewhat Walkable
Some errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
42 / 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Minimal bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
36 / 100
Some Transit
A few nearby public transportation options
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Owen Brown Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Owen Brown?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Owen Brown is under $1,712.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Owen Brown?
The cheapest apartment in Owen Brown is Monarch Mills Apartments which is listed at $1,390, while the average apartment in Owen Brown costs $2,956.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Owen Brown?
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 Owen Brown 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 Owen Brown?
Cheap apartments in Owen Brown have an average cost of $112 which is $2,844 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Owen Brown.
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