Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Wilde Lake Neighborhood of Columbia, MD from $1,100 (34 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
property at 4906 Columbia Rd

$1,500

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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4906 Columbia Rd

ColumbiaMD21044
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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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Wilde Lake, Columbia, MD Local Guide

Cheapest Available Wilde Lake Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Wilde Lake area of Baltimore, MD is a 1 Bed unit found at Aspen at Lake Trail priced from $1,490. The Bluffs at Clary's Forest Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,521. Here are the most affordable Wilde Lake apartments for rent in Baltimore, MD:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Aspen at Lake Trail1 BEDROOM JR1BR,1BA$1,490
The Bluffs at Clary's Forest ApartmentsOne bedroom1BR,1BA$1,521
Autumn Crest1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,535
Clarys CrossingCamden1BR,1BA$1,545
Columbia Glade1 Bedroom 800SqFt1BR,1BA$1,606
The Brook At Columbia1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,614
Cedar PlaceWalnut1BR,1BA$1,619
Harpers Forest1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,649
Columbia Choice ApartmentsS 1x11BR,1BA$1,650
Eagle Rock Apartments at ColumbiaA1 - 1X1D1BR,1BA$1,740

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Wilde Lake, MD

As of December 27, 2025 the best value apartment in the Wilde Lake area is the $2.33 price per square foot 3 Bedroom 2.5 Bath Townhome Model at The Brook At Columbia in the in the Patuxent Chase neighborhood starting from $2,993. The second greatest value Wilde Lake apartment is the B1 - 2X2 Model at Eagle Rock Apartments at Columbia starting at $2,255 with a $2.11 price per square foot in the Patuxent Chase neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Wilde Lake apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Brook At Columbia3 Bedroom 2.5 Bath Townhome3BR,2.5BA$2.33
Eagle Rock Apartments at ColumbiaB1 - 2X22BR,2BA$2.11
The Greens at Columbia Apartments2BR 2BA (1060sf)2BR,2BA$1.95
Merion2 Bed 2 Bath with Den2BR,2BA$2.35
Cedar PlaceWalnut1BR,1BA$1.99
Columbia Glade1 Bedroom 800SqFt1BR,1BA$2.01
eaves Columbia Town CenterA41BR,1BA$2.29
Autumn Crest1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.17
Clarys CrossingCamden1BR,1BA$2.22
The Bluffs at Clary's Forest ApartmentsOne bedroom1BR,1BA$2.24

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving.com compiles millions of data points to bring you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of rentals in cities across the United States and customized analysis for Southwestern Baltimore, MD. LifeStyle Ratings are the best way to sort through finding a place to live - beyond price and floorplan. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for the best outdoor access, luxury amenities, pet-friendly features, family-friendliness, proximity to transit, walking, and biking. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Wilde Lake Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Wilde Lake?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Wilde Lake is under $1,740.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Wilde Lake?

The cheapest apartment in Wilde Lake is Aspen at Lake Trail which is listed at $1,490, while the average apartment in Wilde Lake costs $3,913.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Wilde Lake?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 7 regular apartments in Wilde Lake that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Wilde Lake?

Cheap apartments in Wilde Lake have an average cost of $127 which is $3,786 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Wilde Lake.

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