Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Wilde Lake Neighborhood of Columbia, MD from $1,000 (47 Rentals)

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Marlow
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$1,683 - $5,464
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Marlow

6200 Valencia LnColumbia, MD 21044
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Versa
$1,871 - $12,584
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Versa

10101 Twin Rivers RdColumbia, MD 21044
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10X Columbia Town Center
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$1,950 - $3,226
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10X Columbia Town Center

10360 Swift Stream PlColumbia, MD 21044
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Juniper
$1,979 - $4,307
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Juniper

6000 Merriweather DrColumbia, MD 21044
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The Westley
$2,224 - $3,776
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The Westley

10000 Town Center AveColumbia, MD 21044
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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
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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 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Legacy at Cedar Lane1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,041
Selborne House of Dorsey Hall, Senior LivingThe Dogwood1BR,1BA$1,075
The Vision at Parkway1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,083
The Bluffs at Clary's Forest ApartmentsOne bedroom1BR,1BA$1,235
Legacy at Twin Rivers3 Bedroom3BR,2BA$1,518
Harpers Forest1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,569
Columbia Choice Apartments1x11BR,1BA$1,630
Clarys CrossingCalvert1BR,1BA$1,675
MarlowS1Studio,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Vision at Parkway3 Bedroom3BR,2BA$1.98
Legacy at Cedar Lane3 Bedroom3BR,2BA$1.22
Aspen at Lake Trail3 BEDROOM3BR,2BA$1.79
eaves Columbia Town CenterC23BR,2BA$2.04
Autumn Crest1 Bedroom with Den1BR,1BA$1.97
The Bluffs at Clary's Forest ApartmentsTwo bedroom2BR,1BA$1.92
Clarys CrossingCalvert Renovated1BR,1BA$2.07
Cedar PlaceWalnut1BR,1BA$2.19
Columbia Choice ApartmentsS 1x11BR,1BA$2.23
Harpers Forest1 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 $1,683.

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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