Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Wilde Lake Neighborhood of Columbia, MD from $800 (36 Rentals)

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Marlow
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$1,844 - $5,470
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Marlow

6200 Valencia LnColumbia, MD 21044
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Versa
$1,863 - $11,958
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Versa

10101 Twin Rivers RdColumbia, MD 21044
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The Westley
$1,975 - $3,681
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The Westley

10000 Town Center AveColumbia, MD 21044
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Juniper
$2,009 - $4,238
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Juniper

6000 Merriweather DrColumbia, MD 21044
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$2,085

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5041 Green Mountain Cir, Unit #4

5041 Green Mountain Cir
ColumbiaMD21044
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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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Forest Ridge
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Forest Ridge

5890 Stevens Forest RdColumbia, MD 21045

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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 2 Beds unit found at Legacy at Cedar Lane priced from $879. Selborne House of Dorsey Hall, Senior Living has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,075. Here are the most affordable Wilde Lake apartments for rent in Baltimore, MD:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Legacy at Cedar Lane2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$879
Selborne House of Dorsey Hall, Senior LivingThe Dogwood1BR,1BA$1,075
The Vision at Parkway1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,083
Aspen at Lake Trail1 BEDROOM JR1BR,1BA$1,560
The Bluffs at Clary's Forest ApartmentsOne bedroom1BR,1BA$1,617
The Brook At Columbia1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,629
eaves Columbia Town CenterA41BR,1BA$1,675
Clarys CrossingCalvert1BR,1BA$1,675
Harpers Forest1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,689
Cedar PlaceWalnut1BR,1BA$1,725

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Wilde Lake, MD

As of June 10, 2026 the best value apartment in the Wilde Lake 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 Wilde Lake apartment is the 3 Bedroom Model at The Vision at Parkway starting at $2,900 with a $1.99 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.
Dorsey OverlookThe Centennial3BR,3BA$1.53
The Vision at Parkway3 Bedroom3BR,2BA$1.99
The Greens at Columbia Apartments1BR 1BA (860sf)1BR,1BA$2.22
Autumn Town CenterBIRCH JR2BR,1BA$2.39
Clarys CrossingCalvert1BR,1BA$2.08
Cedar PlaceWalnut1BR,1BA$2.12
The Brook At Columbia1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.25
Legacy at Cedar Lane1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.52
The Bluffs at Clary's Forest ApartmentsOne bedroom1BR,1BA$2.38
Selborne House of Dorsey Hall, Senior LivingThe Ash1BR,1BA$2.26

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Wilde Lake, Columbia, MD

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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 the Cheapest Studio apartment in Wilde Lake?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Wilde Lake is at Marlow listed at $1,844.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Wilde Lake Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Wilde Lake Apartment is $1,041 at Legacy at Cedar Lane.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Wilde Lake Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Wilde Lake is starting from $879 at Legacy at Cedar Lane.

What is the most affordable Wilde Lake Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Wilde Lake Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Legacy at Cedar Lane and starts from $1,016.

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