Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Town Center Neighborhood of Columbia, MD from $1,000 (30 Rentals)

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Forest Ridge
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Forest Ridge

5890 Stevens Forest RdColumbia, MD 21045

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Waverly Winds
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Waverly Winds

10339 Twin Rivers RdColumbia, MD 21044
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The Bluffs at Hawthorn
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Bluffs at Hawthorn

10401 Hickory Ridge RdColumbia, MD 21044
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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. Columbia has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,200. Here are the most affordable Town Center apartments for rent in Baltimore, MD:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Selborne House of Dorsey Hall, Senior Living1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,075
ColumbiaAnthony1BR,1BA$1,200
Columbia Landing Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,455
Columbia Pointe1 BR 1 BA JR1BR,1BA$1,490
The Timbers at Long Reach1 Bedroom, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,500
The Bluffs at Clary's Forest ApartmentsOne bedroom1BR,1BA$1,521
Harpers Forest1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,634
Columbia Choice Apartments1x11BR,1BA$1,695
Columbia Glade1 Bedroom 800SqFt1BR,1BA$1,706
eaves Columbia Town CenterA11BR,1BA$1,765

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Town Center, MD

As of July 09, 2025 the best value apartment in the Town Center area is the $2.05 price per square foot The Patuxent Model at Dorsey Overlook in the in the Taylor Village neighborhood starting from $3,300. The second greatest value Town Center apartment is the 2 Bedroom 1.5 Bath Model at Autumn Crest starting at $1,945 with a $1.84 price per square foot in the Taylor Village 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 Patuxent3BR,3BA$2.05
Autumn Crest2 Bedroom 1.5 Bath2BR,1.5BA$1.84
Columbia Landing Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.75
The Greens at Columbia1BR 1BA (940sf)1BR,1BA$2.25
Cedar PlaceWalnut1BR,1BA$2.22
The Timbers at Long Reach1 Bedroom, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.85
Columbia Glade1 Bedroom 770SqFt1BR,1BA$2.27
ColumbiaAnthony1BR,1BA$1.63
The Bluffs at Clary's Forest ApartmentsOne bedroom1BR,1BA$2.24
Selborne House of Dorsey Hall, Senior Living1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.79

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Town Center, Columbia, MD

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving.com works hard to bring you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of rentals in cities and towns across the United States including Town Center, 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 searching for the best amenities, and outdoor amenities like tennis courts, pet-friendly features, apartment communities for the kids, proximity to transit, and other valuable search options. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

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 $1,275 at Selborne House of Dorsey Hall, Senior Living.

What is the most affordable Town Center Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Town Center Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Columbia Pointe and starts from $2,250.

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