
Apartments for Rent in Ellicott City, MD (245 Rentals)


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8511 Falls Run Rd, Unit L

8605 Falls Run Rd, Unit E

8521 Main St

4210 College Ave

3023 Hockley Mill Dr

8827 Montjoy Pl

8605 Falls Run Rd

10530 Resort Road

8495 Falls Run Rd

8601 Falls Run Rd
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8345 Main St

8555 Falls Run Rd

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8488 Main St

7604 Coachlight Ln

3435 Orange Grove Ct

8113 Wooded Glen Ct

4711 Leyden Way
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8918 Chapel Ave

3335 Hollow Ct

8579 Harvest View Ct

871 Oella Ave

3381 Sonia Trail

8583 Wheatfield Way

2873 Burrows Ln

8056 Locust Mill St

3229 Ramblewood Rd

2528 VERONA Pl
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Ellicott City?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ellicott City Studio Apartments | $1,994 | $1,873 | $2,249 |
| Ellicott City 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,009 | $1,066 | $3,130 |
| Ellicott City 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,209 | $1,363 | $7,465 |
| Ellicott City 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,177 | $1,910 | $4,500 |
| Ellicott City 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,011 | $2,721 | $4,418 |
How much does it cost to rent a home in Ellicott City?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Bedroom Homes | $1,930 | $1,507 | $2,300 |
| 3 Bedroom Homes | $2,819 | $1,858 | $3,800 |
| 4 Bedroom Homes | $3,603 | $2,042 | $4,900 |
| 5 Bedroom Homes | $4,820 | $3,250 | $5,500 |
| 6 Bedroom Homes | $9,500 | $9,500 | $9,500 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Ellicott City
What is the current pricing and availability for apartments for rent in Ellicott City, MD?
As of today, September 02, 2026, there are currently 245 available Ellicott City apartments priced from $1,066 to $7,465, with an average monthly rent of $2,360.
What Ellicott City neighborhoods have the most available apartments?
There are 9 neighborhoods in the Ellicott City area with available listings as of today. The three neighborhoods with the most options are Greenmount West with 1,685 listings, Penn North with 1,656 listings, and Penn Fallsway with 1,654 listings.
How much are Studio apartments in Ellicott City?
There are currently 16 Studio Apartments in Ellicott City with rent ranges from $1,873 to $2,249 with an average price of $1,994.
What is the current price range for One Bedroom Ellicott City Apartments for rent?
Today's rental pricing for One Bedroom Apartments in Ellicott City ranges from $1,066 to $3,130 with an average monthly rent of $2,009.
What does renting a Two Bedroom Apartment in Ellicott City cost?
The monthly rent prices of Two Bedroom Apartments currently available in Ellicott City range from $1,363 to $7,465. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $2,209.
How expensive are Ellicott City Three Bedroom Apartments?
There are currently 53 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in Ellicott City on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $1,910 to $4,500 - averaging $3,177 for the location.
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