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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. Sherwood Crossing has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds 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
Sherwood CrossingB22BR,2BA$1,490
Legacy at Twin Rivers3 Bedroom3BR,2BA$1,518

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Southwoods, MD

As of April 24, 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
Aspen at Lake Trail3 BEDROOM3BR,2BA$1.79
Columbia Landing Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.89
Elms Falls RunButternut2BR,1BA$2.15
The Apartments at Tamar Meadow1BR 1BA1BR,1BA$1.89
Autumn Crest1 Bedroom with Den1BR,1BA$2.07
Orchard Crossing Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.11
The Timbers at Long Reach1 Bedroom, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.91
Sherwood CrossingA11BR,1BA$2.20

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Frequently Asked Questions about Southwoods

What type of rentals are currently available in Southwoods?

There are currently 42 Apartments for Rent in Southwoods, MD with pricing that ranges from $1,067 to $6,302. There are also 25 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Southwoods ranging from $1,600 to $3,095.

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 $1,600 to $3,095 with an average monthly rent of $2,079.

Expert Rental Resources

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