
1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Ellicott City, MD (93 Rentals)


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Chatham Gardens

Ellicott Grove

Plum Tree Apartments

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Orchard Meadows Apartment Homes

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Orchard Park

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The Wexley at 100

Oakmont Village

Selborne House of Dorsey Hall, Senior Living

Ellicott Gardens II

9090 Frederick Rd

Park View at Ellicott City II

Tiber Hudson

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Burgess Mill Station II

Court Hill Apartments

Regency Crest

Cedar Place

Westerlee Apartment Homes

Autumn Town Center

eaves Columbia Town Center

Columbia Glade
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Aspen at Lake Trail

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Juniper

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Versa
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The Westley

Columbia Choice Apartments

Columbia Landing Apartments

The Brook At Columbia

The Timbers at Long Reach

Legacy at Twin Rivers

The Vision at Parkway

Legacy at Cedar Lane
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Ellicott City, MD Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Ellicott City?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ellicott City Studio Apartments | $2,566 | $1,774 | $6,049 |
Ellicott City 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,972 | $1,041 | $6,574 |
| Ellicott City 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,139 | $879 | $7,119 |
| Ellicott City 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,146 | $1,016 | $10,000+ |
| Ellicott City 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,573 | $1,819 | $4,518 |
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Ellicott City 1 Bedroom Apartment Units with Current Availability by Neighborhood
Availability Confirmed As of: May 24, 2026There are currently 29 available 1 Bedroom apartment units in Ellicott City, MD neighborhoods that range in price from $1,075 to $2,774. Heres is today's list of the top neighborhoods in Ellicott City with the most available 1 Bedroom apartments:
| Neighborhood | Available Units | Median Price | Min Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Old Ellicott City | 29 | $1,768 | $1,075 |
Largest Available Ellicott City 1 Bedroom Apartments
The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Ellicott City, MD is found at Versa in the Patuxent Chase neighborhood and is 1,056 square feet priced from $2,680. Orchard Park in the Forest Creek neighborhood has the second largest 1 Bedroom, which is sized at 1,028 square feet and currently listed start at $2,162. Here is today’s list of the largest available 1 Bedroom units in Ellicott City:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Square Footage | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Versa | M.12b1/den | 1,056 Sq Ft | $2,680 |
| Orchard Park | Benson (1/1) | 1,028 Sq Ft | $2,162 |
| Montrose Manor | 1 Bedroom | 930 Sq Ft | $1,989 |
| Lakehouse | 1 Bed/1 Bath Den-B01 | 899 Sq Ft | $3,136 |
| Residences at Patapsco 55+ | 1 Bedroom | 887 Sq Ft | $2,235 |
| Avalon Fairway Hills-Meadows | A4-879 | 879 Sq Ft | $1,720 |
| Orchard Meadows Apartment Homes | Chestnut | 860 Sq Ft | $2,035 |
| The Westley | B4 | 859 Sq Ft | $2,022 |
| The Timbers at Long Reach | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath with Den | 858 Sq Ft | $1,525 |
| 10X Columbia Town Center | A2 | 854 Sq Ft | $1,852 |
Cheapest Available Ellicott City 1 Bedroom Apartments
As of May 24, 2026 the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Ellicott City, MD is the 1 Bedroom Model starting from $1,041 at Legacy at Cedar Lane in the Patuxent Chase neighborhood. The second most affordable Ellicott City 1 Bedroom is the The Dogwood Model at Selborne House of Dorsey Hall, Senior Living starting at $1,075 in the Taylor Village neighborhood. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Ellicott City is currently $1,972. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in Ellicott City:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Priced From |
|---|---|---|
| Legacy at Cedar Lane | 1 Bedroom | $1,041 |
| Selborne House of Dorsey Hall, Senior Living | The Dogwood | $1,075 |
| The Vision at Parkway | 1 Bedroom | $1,083 |
| Burgess Mill Station Apartments | Patuxent- Garden | $1,086 |
| Waverly Gardens Senior Community (62+) | 1 Bed 1 Bath | $1,263 |
| Security Park Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | $1,275 |
| Tuscany Gardens Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | $1,405 |
| Old Orchard | 1B-L | $1,494 |
| Tuscany Woods Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath Jr-X Lux | $1,499 |
| The Timbers at Long Reach | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath with Den | $1,525 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about 1 Bedroom Ellicott City Apartments
What is the Cheapest apartment in Ellicott City with 1 Bedroom?
Currently the most affordable 1 Bedroom in Ellicott City is at Legacy at Cedar Lane listed at $1,041.
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 $1,972.
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 1,056 square feet unit starting from $2,680 at Versa.
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 642 sq ft.
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