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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 Ellicott Gardens II priced from $1,425. Aspen at Lake Trail has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,450. Here are the most affordable Southwoods apartments for rent in Baltimore, MD:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Ellicott Gardens II1 bedroom1BR,1BA$1,425
Aspen at Lake Trail1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,450
Monarch Mills ApartmentsLantana - 62+1BR,1BA$1,467
The Timbers at Long Reach1 Bedroom, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,520
Columbia Landing Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,575

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Southwoods, MD

As of September 07, 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 5452 High Tor Hl Model at 5452 High Tor Hl, Unit Ground floor starting at $2,700 with a $2.25 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
5452 High Tor Hl, Unit Ground floor5452 High Tor Hl3BR,1BA$2.25
Autumn Crest2 Bedroom 1.5 Bath2BR,1.5BA$1.84
Orchard Crossing Apartments2 Bedroom 2 baths Standard2BR,2BA$1.82
Aspen at Lake Trail1 Bedroom Den1BR,1BA$1.77
Columbia Landing Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.89
Sherwood CrossingB22BR,2BA$2.17
The Timbers at Long Reach1 Bedroom, 1 Bath with Den1BR,1BA$1.89
Verde at Howard Square WestConeflower West1BR,1BA$2.26
Ellicott Gardens II1 bedroom1BR,1BA$2.18

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Frequently Asked Questions about Southwoods

What type of rentals are currently available in Southwoods?

There are currently 47 Apartments for Rent in Southwoods, MD with pricing that ranges from $1,360 to $5,512. There are also 40 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Southwoods ranging from $1,628 to $3,750.

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 $1,628 to $3,750 with an average monthly rent of $2,634.

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 $1,959 to $4,953, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $2,400 to $3,700. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,985 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $3,495.

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