
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Southwoods Neighborhood of Columbia, MD from $400 (4 Rentals)
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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 | $1,890 | $1,712 | $2,009 |
| Southwoods 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,013 | $489 | $3,195 |
| Southwoods 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,342 | $586 | $5,673 |
| Southwoods 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,946 | $677 | $4,554 |
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There are currently 4 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Southwoods Neighborhood of Columbia, MD.
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Best Value Apartments for Rent in Southwoods, MD
As of November 11, 2025 the best value apartment in the Southwoods area is the $2.06 price per square foot C3 Model at Sherwood Crossing in the in the Jones Station neighborhood starting from $2,593. The second greatest value Southwoods apartment is the 2BR 1BA Model at The Apartments at Tamar Meadow starting at $1,954 with a $2.05 price per square foot in the Southwoods 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sherwood Crossing | C3 | 3BR,2BA | $2.06 |
| The Apartments at Tamar Meadow | 2BR 1BA | 2BR,1BA | $2.05 |
| Columbia Landing Apartments | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.83 |
| The Elms at Falls Run | Butternut | 2BR,1BA | $2.11 |
| Autumn Crest | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.94 |
| Verde at Howard Square East | Coneflower East | 1BR,1BA | $2.15 |
| Orchard Crossing Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.05 |
| eaves Columbia Town Center | A4 | 1BR,1BA | $2.19 |
| Columbia Glade | 1 Bedroom 770SqFt | 1BR,1BA | $2.30 |
| 10X Columbia Town Center | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $2.20 |
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Lifestyle Ratings
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 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 $1,750.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Southwoods?
The cheapest apartment in Southwoods is Monarch Mills Apartments which is listed at $1,390, while the average apartment in Southwoods costs $3,881.
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 13 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 $114 which is $3,767 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Southwoods.
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