1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Ellicott City, MD (76 Rentals)

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4688 Woodland Rd

Ellicott CityMD21042
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Tiber Hudson
1 Bedroom Apartments

Tiber Hudson

3120 Burgess Mill WayEllicott City, MD 21043
Senior Living
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The Elms at Montjoy
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The Elms at Montjoy

4900 Walking Stick RdEllicott City, MD 21043
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Villas at Turf Valley
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Villas at Turf Valley

2776 Turf Valley Golf RdEllicott City, MD 21042
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Regency Crest
1 Bedroom Apartments

Regency Crest

3305 Oak West DrEllicott City, MD 21043
Senior Living

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Ellicott City, MD Local Guide

Ellicott City 1 Bedroom Apartment Units with Current Availability by Neighborhood

Availability Confirmed As of: July 09, 2025

There are currently 25 available 1 Bedroom apartment units in Ellicott City, MD neighborhoods that range in price from $1,075 to $4,776. Heres is today's list of the top neighborhoods in Ellicott City with the most available 1 Bedroom apartments:

NeighborhoodAvailable UnitsMedian PriceMin Price
Old Ellicott City25$1,754$1,075

Largest Available Ellicott City 1 Bedroom Apartments

The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Ellicott City, MD is found at The Metropolitan Downtown Columbia in the Patuxent Chase neighborhood and is 1,138 square feet priced from $2,748. TENmflats has the second largest 1 Bedroom, which is sized at 1,056 square feet and currently listed start at $2,580. Here is today’s list of the largest available 1 Bedroom units in Ellicott City:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
The Metropolitan Downtown ColumbiaC21,138 Sq Ft$2,748
TENmflatsM.12b1/den1,056 Sq Ft$2,580
Oella Mill1 Bed Den 1 Bath1,053 Sq Ft$2,457
Columbia Pointe1BR 1 BA Den1,028 Sq Ft$1,740
Burgess Mill Station ApartmentsPatapsco-Manor/Garage974 Sq Ft$1,820
Montrose Manor1 Bedroom930 Sq Ft$1,889
10X Columbia Town CenterA3911 Sq Ft$2,001
The Timbers at Long Reach1 Bedroom, 1 Bath with Den858 Sq Ft$1,575
Columbia Landing Apartments1 Bedroom850 Sq Ft$1,455
Autumn Town CenterOAK + DEN846 Sq Ft$2,095

Cheapest Available Ellicott City 1 Bedroom Apartments

As of July 09, 2025 the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Ellicott City, MD is the 1 Bedroom Model starting from $1,075 at Selborne House of Dorsey Hall, Senior Living in the Taylor Village neighborhood. The second most affordable Ellicott City 1 Bedroom is the Anthony Model at Columbia starting at $1,200 in the Southwoods neighborhood. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Ellicott City is currently $2,444. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in Ellicott City:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
Selborne House of Dorsey Hall, Senior Living1 Bedroom$1,075
ColumbiaAnthony$1,200
Security Park Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath$1,250
Tuscany Woods Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath Junior$1,274
Burgess Mill Station ApartmentsOella$1,305
Waverly Gardens Senior Community (62+)1 Bed 1 Bath$1,352
Columbia Landing Apartments1 Bedroom$1,455
Columbia Pointe1 BR 1 BA JR$1,490
ReNew Howard CrossingAurora$1,495
The Timbers at Long Reach1 Bedroom, 1 Bath$1,500

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Ellicott City, MD

Ranked #30

Among cities in Maryland for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around Ellicott City, MD

Walk Score®

48 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

27 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

17 / 100

Minimal Transit

It may be possible to get on a bus

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

Frequently Asked Questions about 1 Bedroom Ellicott City Apartments

How much is the average rent for a 1 Bedroom Ellicott City Apartment?

The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Ellicott City is $2,444.

What is the largest available 1 Bedroom Ellicott City Apartment for rent?

Today's apartment with the most square footage in Ellicott City is a 1,138 square feet unit starting from $2,748 at The Metropolitan Downtown Columbia.

What is the average size for Ellicott City 1 Bedroom Apartments for rent?

The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in Ellicott City is currently 600 sq ft.

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