
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Elkridge, MD from $500 (41 Rentals)
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6045 Old Washington Rd, Unit 2, Unit 2

Lawyers Hill Apartments

The Village at Elkridge

Orchard Club Apartments

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Sherwood Crossing

Verde at Howard Square West

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Paragon At Columbia Overlook
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RiverWatch Apartments

Verde at Howard Square East

Belmont Station

Park View at Colonial Landing

8426 Oak Bush Terrace

8 Deer Run Ct, Unit 8A

1219 Brewster St

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1219 Brewster st., Unit #2, Unit #2
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Ellicott Gardens II

Columbia Landing Apartments

6093 Majors Ln, Unit 4J4, Unit 4J4

6003 Majors Ln, Unit 8

The Timbers at Long Reach

Avalon Arundel Crossing

The Apartments at Tamar Meadow

The Grove
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The Residences at Arundel Preserve

2 Fallen Tree Ct

8854 Spiral Cut

The Villas at Dorsey Ridge

Palisades at Arundel Preserve

Elms Falls Run
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6071 Majors Ln

Brock Bridge Landing

Sierra Woods Apartments

Elms Kendall Ridge

6093 Majors Ln

Avalon Arundel Crossing

315 Loneys Ln

8709 Hayshed Ln
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Elkridge?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheap Elkridge Studio Apartments | $1,987 | $1,685 | $2,600 |
| Cheap Elkridge 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,042 | $1,000 | $3,230 |
| Cheap Elkridge 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,402 | $1,636 | $4,688 |
| Cheap Elkridge 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,806 | $1,840 | $3,523 |
| Cheap Elkridge 4 Bedroom Apartments | $5,489 | $2,400 | $8,578 |
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Cheapest Available Elkridge Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Elkridge, MD is a 2 Beds unit found at Brock Bridge Landing in the Jones Station neighborhood priced from $906. The Village at Elkridge in the Gatherings at Lyndwood neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,495. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Elkridge apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brock Bridge Landing | 2 Bedroom/1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $906 |
| The Village at Elkridge | Minutes to Fort Meade - Starting rate $1495 - $... | 1BR,1BA | $1,495 |
| Elms Kendall Ridge | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,564 |
| Columbia Landing Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,575 |
| The Timbers at Long Reach | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath with Den | 1BR,1BA | $1,625 |
| Lawyers Hill Apartments | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1,660 |
| The Apartments at Tamar Meadow | 1BR 1BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,753 |
| Sherwood Crossing | A1D | 1BR,1BA | $1,755 |
| The Grove | Locust | 2BR,1BA | $1,780 |
| Stonehaven Apartments | The Columbia | 1BR,1BA | $1,799 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Elkridge, MD
As of April 28, 2026 the best value apartment in the Elkridge area is the $1.38 price per square foot 3 Bedroom/2.5 Bath Small Model at Brock Bridge Landing in the in the Jones Station neighborhood starting from $2,226. The second greatest value Elkridge apartment is the 3 Bedroom Townhome Model at RiverWatch Apartments starting at $2,750 with a $1.77 price per square foot in the Historic Relay neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Elkridge apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brock Bridge Landing | 3 Bedroom/2.5 Bath Small | 3BR,2.5BA | $1.38 |
| RiverWatch Apartments | 3 Bedroom Townhome | 3BR,2.5BA | $1.77 |
| Ellicott Gardens | 3 Bedroom | 3BR,2BA | $1.98 |
| The Apartments at Tamar Meadow | 2BR 2BA | 2BR,2BA | $2.02 |
| Orchard Club Apartments | Two Bed/ Two Bath Twin Master | 2BR,2BA | $1.75 |
| Lawyers Hill Apartments | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.74 |
| Columbia Landing Apartments | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.89 |
| The Grove | Locust | 2BR,1.5BA | $2.07 |
| The Timbers at Long Reach | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath with Den | 1BR,1BA | $1.89 |
| Elms Kendall Ridge | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $2.09 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Elkridge Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Elkridge?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Elkridge is at The Residences at Arundel Preserve listed at $1,850.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Elkridge Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Elkridge Apartment is $1,495 at The Village at Elkridge.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Elkridge Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Elkridge is starting from $906 at Brock Bridge Landing.
What is the most affordable Elkridge Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Elkridge Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at The Village at Elkridge and starts from $1,840.
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