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Monarch Mills Apartments
7213-7233 Oakland Mills RdColumbia, MD 21046
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Southwoods Neighborhood of Columbia, MD from $700 (20 Rentals)
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The Timbers at Long Reach
8782 Cloudleap CtColumbia, MD 21045
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Aspen at Lake Trail
5764 Stevens Forest RdColumbia, MD 21045
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Columbia Landing Apartments
8905 Tamar DrColumbia, MD 21045
6003 Majors Ln, Unit 8
6003 Majors Ln
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$1,635 - $2,1601 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Jul 18
Autumn Crest
5664 Stevens Forest RdColumbia, MD 21045
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Autumn Town Center
5331 Columbia RdColumbia, MD 21044
6003 Majors Ln
ColumbiaMD21045
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$1,675 - $3,0901 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Avalon Fairway Hills-Meadows
5441 Columbia RdColumbia, MD 21044
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$1,695 - $3,6951 to 5 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
The Brook At Columbia
5361 Brook WayColumbia, MD 21044
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$1,695 - $3,0351 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
eaves Columbia Town Center
10300 Hickory Ridge RdColumbia, MD 21044
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Orchard Crossing Apartments
4810 Circling Hunter DrColumbia, MD 21045
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$1,780 - $2,4681 to 4 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Legacy at Twin Rivers
10401 Twin Rivers RdColumbia, MD 21044
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$1,789 - $5,464
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Marlow
6200 Valencia LnColumbia, MD 21044
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Sierra Woods Apartments
8712 Airybrink LnColumbia, MD 21045
6093 Majors Ln
ColumbiaMD21045
8709 Hayshed Ln
ColumbiaMD21045
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Ellicott Gardens II
5505 Waterloo RdEllicott City, MD 21043
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Sherwood Crossing
6731 Old Waterloo RdElkridge, MD 21075
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Verde at Howard Square West
7500 Hearthside WayElkridge, MD 21075
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Southwoods, Columbia, MD Local Guide
How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Southwoods?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southwoods Studio Apartments | $2,239 | $1,789 | $6,049 |
| Southwoods 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,181 | $1,067 | $6,574 |
| Southwoods 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,457 | $1,636 | $7,119 |
| Southwoods 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,228 | $2,160 | $10,000+ |
| Southwoods 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,203 | $2,400 | $3,495 |
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Cheapest Available Southwoods Apartments for Rent
The cheapest available apartment rental in the Southwoods area of Baltimore, MD is a 1 Bed unit found at Monarch Mills Apartments priced from $1,467. The Timbers at Long Reach has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,525. Here are the most affordable Southwoods apartments for rent in Baltimore, MD:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monarch Mills Apartments | Lantana - 62+ | 1BR,1BA | $1,467 |
| The Timbers at Long Reach | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath with Den | 1BR,1BA | $1,525 |
| Aspen at Lake Trail | 1 BEDROOM JR | 1BR,1BA | $1,560 |
| Columbia Landing Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,575 |
| eaves Columbia Town Center | A4 | 1BR,1BA | $1,680 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Southwoods, MD
As of May 26, 2026 the best value apartment in the Southwoods 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 Southwoods apartment is the 3 Bedroom 1274 SqFt Model at Columbia Glade starting at $2,755 with a $2.16 price per square foot in the Taylor Village neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Southwoods apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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| Ellicott Gardens | 3 Bedroom | 3BR,2BA | $1.98 |
| Columbia Glade | 3 Bedroom 1274 SqFt | 3BR,2BA | $2.16 |
| Sherwood Crossing | C3 | 3BR,2BA | $2.30 |
| Verde at Howard Square East | Iris East | 2BR,2BA | $2.10 |
| Autumn Town Center | DOGWOOD | 2BR,2BA | $2.33 |
| The Apartments at Tamar Meadow | 2BR 1BA | 2BR,1BA | $2.30 |
| Columbia Landing Apartments | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.89 |
| The Timbers at Long Reach | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath with Den | 1BR,1BA | $1.78 |
| Orchard Crossing Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.11 |
| Elms Falls Run | Ash | 1BR,1BA | $2.31 |
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What is a cheap apartment in Southwoods?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Southwoods is under $1,780.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Southwoods?
The cheapest apartment in Southwoods is Monarch Mills Apartments which is listed at $1,467, while the average apartment in Southwoods costs $3,645.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Southwoods?
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 9 regular apartments in Southwoods 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 Southwoods?
Cheap apartments in Southwoods have an average cost of $326 which is $3,319 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Southwoods.
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