
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Wilde Lake Neighborhood of Columbia, MD from $1,000 (47 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Wilde Lake area of Columbia.


The Vision at Parkway

The Bluffs at Clary's Forest Apartments

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9325 Matador Rd, Unit A, Unit A

Columbia Glade

Aspen at Lake Trail

Legacy at Twin Rivers

Clarys Crossing

Harpers Forest
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Autumn Crest

Columbia Choice Apartments

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Marlow

The Brook At Columbia

5482 Cedar Ln

Avalon Fairway Hills-Meadows

eaves Columbia Town Center

The Greens at Columbia Apartments

Cedar Place
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Autumn Town Center

9629 White Acre Rd

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Versa

Eagle Rock Apartments at Columbia

Poplar Glen

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10X Columbia Town Center

Merion

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Juniper

10360 Swift Stream Pl, Unit 4-107
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Vista Wilde Lake

10360 Swift Stream Pl, Unit 14-108

10360 Swift Stream Pl, Unit 7-105

10580 Cross Fox Ln

10360 Swift Stream Pl, Unit 12-107

Ashton Green

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The Westley

10360 Swift Stream Pl, Unit 7-104

5488 Cedar Ln, Unit A2
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Waverly Winds

The Bluffs at Fairway Hills Apartments

The Bluffs at Hawthorn

9633 White Acre Rd

10549 Twin Rivers Rd

5400 Cedar Ln

4934 Columbia Rd

Forest Ridge

5868 Thunder Hill Rd
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9419 Merryrest Rd

Selborne House of Dorsey Hall, Senior Living
Wilde Lake, Columbia, MD Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Wilde Lake?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wilde Lake Studio Apartments | $1,870 | $1,683 | $2,059 |
| Wilde Lake 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,103 | $1,075 | $6,302 |
| Wilde Lake 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,455 | $1,418 | $5,464 |
| Wilde Lake 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,993 | $1,518 | $4,697 |
| Wilde Lake 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,126 | $1,819 | $4,095 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 47 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Wilde Lake Neighborhood of Columbia, MD.
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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 Legacy at Cedar Lane priced from $1,041. 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Legacy at Cedar Lane | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,041 |
| Selborne House of Dorsey Hall, Senior Living | The Dogwood | 1BR,1BA | $1,075 |
| The Vision at Parkway | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,083 |
| The Bluffs at Clary's Forest Apartments | One bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,235 |
| Legacy at Twin Rivers | 3 Bedroom | 3BR,2BA | $1,518 |
| Harpers Forest | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,569 |
| Columbia Choice Apartments | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,630 |
| Clarys Crossing | Calvert | 1BR,1BA | $1,675 |
| Marlow | S1 | Studio,1BA | $1,683 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Wilde Lake, MD
As of April 26, 2026 the best value apartment in the Wilde Lake area is the $1.98 price per square foot 3 Bedroom Model at The Vision at Parkway in the in the Patuxent Chase neighborhood starting from $2,885. The second greatest value Wilde Lake apartment is the 3 Bedroom Model at Legacy at Cedar Lane starting at $1,626 with a $1.22 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Vision at Parkway | 3 Bedroom | 3BR,2BA | $1.98 |
| Legacy at Cedar Lane | 3 Bedroom | 3BR,2BA | $1.22 |
| Aspen at Lake Trail | 3 BEDROOM | 3BR,2BA | $1.79 |
| eaves Columbia Town Center | C2 | 3BR,2BA | $2.04 |
| Autumn Crest | 1 Bedroom with Den | 1BR,1BA | $1.97 |
| The Bluffs at Clary's Forest Apartments | Two bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.92 |
| Clarys Crossing | Calvert Renovated | 1BR,1BA | $2.07 |
| Cedar Place | Walnut | 1BR,1BA | $2.19 |
| Columbia Choice Apartments | S 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $2.23 |
| Harpers Forest | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.24 |
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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 $1,683.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Wilde Lake?
The cheapest apartment in Wilde Lake is Legacy at Cedar Lane which is listed at $1,041, while the average apartment in Wilde Lake costs $3,595.
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 18 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 $160 which is $3,435 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Wilde Lake.
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