Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Town Center Neighborhood of Columbia, MD from $1,075 (45 Rentals)

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10335 Nightmist Ct

ColumbiaMD21044

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Versa
$1,871 - $11,178
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Versa

10101 Twin Rivers RdColumbia, MD 21044
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Marlow
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$1,919 - $5,512
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Marlow

6200 Valencia LnColumbia, MD 21044
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10X Columbia Town Center
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$1,977 - $3,161
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$1,977 - $3,161
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10X Columbia Town Center

10360 Swift Stream PlColumbia, MD 21044
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Juniper
$2,165 - $4,214
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Juniper

6000 Merriweather DrColumbia, MD 21044
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Vista Wilde Lake
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$2,183 - $3,457
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Vista Wilde Lake

5421 Lynx LnColumbia, MD 21044
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Waverly Winds
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Waverly Winds

10339 Twin Rivers RdColumbia, MD 21044
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The Bluffs at Hawthorn
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10401 Hickory Ridge RdColumbia, MD 21044
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Forest Ridge
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Forest Ridge

5890 Stevens Forest RdColumbia, MD 21045

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Town Center, Columbia, MD Local Guide

Cheapest Available Town Center Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Town Center area of Baltimore, MD is a 1 Bed unit found at Selborne House of Dorsey Hall, Senior Living priced from $1,075. The Vision at Parkway has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,312. Here are the most affordable Town Center apartments for rent in Baltimore, MD:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Selborne House of Dorsey Hall, Senior LivingThe Dogwood1BR,1BA$1,075
The Vision at Parkway1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,312
Legacy at Cedar Lane2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$1,411
Aspen at Lake Trail1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,450
The Timbers at Long Reach1 Bedroom, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,550
Autumn Crest1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,550
Columbia Landing Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,575
The Bluffs at Clary's Forest ApartmentsOne bedroom1BR,1BA$1,657
The Brook At Columbia1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,745
The Verona at Oakland MillsMilan2BR,1BA$1,750

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Town Center, MD

As of August 24, 2026 the best value apartment in the Town Center 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 Town Center apartment is the Chesapeake Model at Clarys Crossing starting at $2,595 with a $1.75 price per square foot in the Patuxent Chase neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Town Center apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Dorsey OverlookThe Centennial3BR,3BA$1.53
Clarys CrossingChesapeake3BR,2BA$1.75
Eagle Rock Apartments at ColumbiaB3 - 2X22BR,2BA$2.00
Columbia Landing Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.89
The Vision at Parkway2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$2.24
Aspen at Lake Trail1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.74
Cedar PlaceWalnut1BR,1BA$2.25
The Timbers at Long Reach1 Bedroom, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.91
Autumn Crest1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.19
Selborne House of Dorsey Hall, Senior LivingThe Ash1BR,1BA$2.26

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Town Center Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Town Center Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Town Center Apartment is $1,075 at Selborne House of Dorsey Hall, Senior Living.

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

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Town Center is starting from $1,411 at Legacy at Cedar Lane.

What is the most affordable Town Center Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Town Center Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Aspen at Lake Trail and starts from $2,150.

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