Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Southwoods Neighborhood of Columbia, MD from $700 (24 Rentals)

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Marlow
$1,751 - $5,707
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Marlow

6200 Valencia LnColumbia, MD 21044
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10X Columbia Town Center
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$1,757 - $3,061
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$1,699 - $3,003
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10X Columbia Town Center

10360 Swift Stream PlColumbia, MD 21044
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Sherwood Crossing
$1,746 - $2,556
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Sherwood Crossing

6731 Old Waterloo RdElkridge, MD 21075
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Southwoods, Columbia, MD Local Guide

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 $1,390. The Verona at Oakland Mills has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,490. Here are the most affordable Southwoods apartments for rent in Baltimore, MD:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Monarch Mills ApartmentsLantana - 62+1BR,1BA$1,390
The Verona at Oakland Mills1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,490
Columbia Landing Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,528
The Timbers at Long Reach1 Bedroom, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,550
The Brook At Columbia1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,588

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Southwoods, MD

As of March 14, 2026 the best value apartment in the Southwoods area is the $1.53 price per square foot The Centennial Model at Dorsey Overlook in the in the Taylor Village neighborhood starting from $3,799. The second greatest value Southwoods apartment is the Elm Model at The Elms at Falls Run starting at $2,783 with a $2.03 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Dorsey OverlookThe Centennial3BR,3BA$1.53
The Elms at Falls RunElm3BR,2BA$2.03
Ellicott Gardens3 Bedroom3BR,2BA$1.98
The Brook At Columbia3 Bedroom 2.5 Bath Townhome3BR,2.5BA$2.19
The Apartments at Tamar Meadow2BR 1BA2BR,1BA$2.02
Columbia Landing Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.83
The Timbers at Long Reach1 Bedroom, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.91
Columbia Glade1 Bedroom 800SqFt1BR,1BA$2.12
Sherwood CrossingA11BR,1BA$2.20
eaves Columbia Town CenterA41BR,1BA$2.26

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Our team compiles millions of data points to bring you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of rentals in areas across the United States including Southwoods, Columbia, and the greater Baltimore area. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for outdoor amenities like tennis courts, luxury amenities, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, and more. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Southwoods Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Southwoods?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Southwoods is at Marlow listed at $1,751.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Southwoods Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Southwoods Apartment is $1,390 at Monarch Mills Apartments.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Southwoods Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Southwoods is starting from $1,670 at Autumn Crest.

What is the most affordable Southwoods Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Southwoods Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Aspen at Lake Trail and starts from $2,199.

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