Cheap Apartments for Rent in Elkridge, MD from $500 (24 Rentals)

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property at 7326 Montgomery Rd

$875

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$875

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7326 Montgomery Rd

ElkridgeMD21075
property at 6650 Montgomery Rd

$1,500

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$1,500

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Jul 15

6650 Montgomery Rd

ElkridgeMD21075
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Sherwood Crossing
$1,691 - $2,642
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Sherwood Crossing

6731 Old Waterloo RdElkridge, MD 21075
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property at 6414 Wind Rider Way

$1,000

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$1,000

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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6414 Wind Rider Way

ColumbiaMD21045
property at 7 Stardust Ct

$1,000

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$1,000

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7 Stardust Ct

CatonsvilleMD21228
property at 6075 Hanover Rd

$1,200

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$1,200

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Jul 1

6075 Hanover Rd

HanoverMD21076

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property at 6093 Majors Ln

$1,595

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$1,595

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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6093 Majors Ln

ColumbiaMD21045
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Elms Kendall Ridge
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Elms Kendall Ridge

8399 Tamar DrColumbia, MD 21045
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Avalon Arundel Crossing
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Avalon Arundel Crossing

811 Concorde CirLinthicum, MD 21090
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Elkridge, MD Local Guide

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. Columbia Landing Apartments in the Southwoods neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,575. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Elkridge apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Brock Bridge Landing2 Bedroom/1 Bath2BR,1BA$906
Columbia Landing Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,575
Elms Kendall RidgeA11BR,1BA$1,607
Sherwood CrossingA11BR,1BA$1,691
Mission Place ApartmentsThe Columbia1BR,1BA$1,754

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Elkridge, MD

As of June 12, 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Brock Bridge Landing3 Bedroom/2.5 Bath Small3BR,2.5BA$1.38
RiverWatch Apartments3 Bedroom Townhome3BR,2.5BA$1.77
Ellicott Gardens3 Bedroom3BR,2BA$1.98
The Apartments at Tamar Meadow2BR 1BA2BR,1BA$2.30
Columbia Landing Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.89
Montrose Manor1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.21
Sherwood CrossingB22BR,2BA$2.26
Verde at Howard Square EastBluestem East1BR,1BA$2.22
Elms Falls RunAsh1BR,1BA$2.41
Mission Place ApartmentsThe Columbia1BR,1BA$2.30

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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 $1,945.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Elkridge Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Elkridge Apartment is $1,575 at Columbia Landing Apartments.

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 Brock Bridge Landing and starts from $2,226.

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