Cheap Homes for Rent in Southwoods Neighborhood of Columbia, MD from $1,500 (12 Rentals)

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5909 Tamar Dr, Unit 5909 Tamar Dr

5909 Tamar Dr
ColumbiaMD21045
property at 6093 Majors Ln

$1,595

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6093 Majors Ln

ColumbiaMD21045

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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. 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 Southwoods 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
The Brook At Columbia1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,629
MarlowS1Studio,1BA$1,789

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Southwoods, MD

As of June 08, 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 3 Bedroom Model at Ellicott Gardens starting at $2,579 with a $1.98 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
Ellicott Gardens3 Bedroom3BR,2BA$1.98
The Apartments at Tamar Meadow2BR 1BA2BR,1BA$2.29
Columbia Landing Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.89
Sherwood CrossingA1D1BR,1BA$2.31
Verde at Howard Square EastBluestem East w/den1BR,1BA$2.36
Autumn Town CenterBIRCH JR2BR,1BA$2.39
Elms Falls RunAsh1BR,1BA$2.37
Verde at Howard Square WestBluestem West1BR,1BA$2.33
The Brook At Columbia1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.25

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Frequently Asked Questions about Southwoods

What type of rentals are currently available in Southwoods?

There are currently 43 Apartments for Rent in Southwoods, MD with pricing that ranges from $1,067 to $10,892. There are also 26 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Southwoods ranging from $1,550 to $2,995.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Southwoods?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Southwoods ranges from $1,550 to $2,995 with an average monthly rent of $2,222.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Southwoods?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Southwoods range from $2,160 to $10,892, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $2,700 to $2,995. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,695 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $2,400.

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