3413 Centennial Ln
Ellicott CityMD21042
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Ellicott City, MD from $700 (25 Rentals)
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Ellicott Gardens II
5505 Waterloo RdEllicott City, MD 21043
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Selborne House of Dorsey Hall, Senior Living
5320 Dorsey Hall DrEllicott City, MD 21042
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Burgess Mill Station Apartments
3050 Milltowne DrEllicott City, MD 21043
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Ellicott Gardens
5505 Waterloo RdEllicott City, MD 21043
8310 Chestnut Farm Ln
Ellicott CityMD21043
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Tiber Hudson
3120 Burgess Mill WayEllicott City, MD 21043
1405 Pleasant Valley Dr
CatonsvilleMD21228
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Security Park Apartments
7507 Fairbrook RdBaltimore, MD 21244
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Waverly Gardens Senior Community (62+)
10801 Enfield DrWoodstock, MD 21163
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Tuscany Woods Apartments
7106 Rolling Bend RdWindsor Mill, MD 21244
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Fairbrook Park
7507 Fairbrook RdBaltimore, MD 21244
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Tuscany Gardens Apartments
1600 Cantwell RdWoodlawn, MD 21244
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9345 Reader Ln, Unit A
9345 Reader LnColumbia, MD 21045
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$1,410 - $1,6602 Bedroom Apartments Available Feb 27
Queens Ridge Apartments
7 Giard DrWindsor Mill, MD 21244
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Old Orchard
1 Stayman CtCatonsville, MD 21228
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The Verona at Oakland Mills
9650 White Acre RdColumbia, MD 21045
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The Timbers at Long Reach
8782 Cloudleap CtColumbia, MD 21045
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Chadwick Manor Townhomes
1 Rand CtBaltimore, MD 21244
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$1,5001 Bedroom Apartment Available Apr 1
9377 Indian Camp Rd, Unit A
9377 Indian Camp RdColumbia, MD 21045
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Sierra Woods Apartments
8712 Airybrink LnColumbia, MD 21045
2008 Patapsco Glen Rd
WoodlawnMD21244
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Granite Run Apartment Homes
7414 Brixworth CtBaltimore, MD 21244
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Waverly Winds
10339 Twin Rivers RdColumbia, MD 21044
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The Bluffs at Fairway Hills Apartments
4965 Columbia RdColumbia, MD 21044
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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 |
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| Cheap Ellicott City Studio Apartments | $2,129 | $1,774 | $3,428 |
| Cheap Ellicott City 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,940 | $1,067 | $6,722 |
| Cheap Ellicott City 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,078 | $1,266 | $9,867 |
| Cheap Ellicott City 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,065 | $1,910 | $4,575 |
| Cheap Ellicott City 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,134 | $2,820 | $4,375 |
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Ellicott City, MD
Pricing Updated: 02/22/2026Current apartment rentals in the Ellicott City, MD area range in price from to with an overall median price of . Here is today’s list neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Ellicott City Apartments for rent:
| Neighborhood | Median Price | Min Price | Available Units |
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| Old Ellicott City | $3,206 | $1,086 | 106 |
Cheapest Available Ellicott City Apartments for Rent
The cheapest available apartment rental in Ellicott City, MD is a 1 Bed unit found at Selborne House of Dorsey Hall, Senior Living in the Taylor Village neighborhood priced from $1,075. Burgess Mill Station Apartments in the Taylor Village neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,086. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Ellicott City apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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| Selborne House of Dorsey Hall, Senior Living | The Dogwood | 1BR,1BA | $1,075 |
| Burgess Mill Station Apartments | Patuxent- Garden | 1BR,1BA | $1,086 |
| Security Park Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,230 |
| Waverly Gardens Senior Community (62+) | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,263 |
| Fairbrook Park | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,293 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Ellicott City, MD
As of February 23, 2026 the best value apartment in the Ellicott City area is the $1.58 price per square foot Elmwood - 4 Bed / 3.5 Bath TH 2 Car Garage F1 Model at The Villas at Patapsco Glen in the in the Westerlee neighborhood starting from $4,120. The second greatest value Ellicott City apartment is the The Centennial Model at Dorsey Overlook starting at $3,799 with a $1.53 price per square foot in the Taylor Village neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Ellicott City apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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| The Villas at Patapsco Glen | Elmwood - 4 Bed / 3.5 Bath TH 2 Car Garage F1 | 4BR,3.5BA | $1.58 |
| Dorsey Overlook | The Centennial | 3BR,3BA | $1.53 |
| Townes at Pine Orchard | The Vernon | 3BR,2.5BA | $1.73 |
| Kaiser Park | Calvert | 3BR,2.5BA | $1.62 |
| 4659 Montgomery Rd | 4659 Montgomery Rd | 1BR,1BA | $1.07 |
| Burgess Mill Station Apartments | Howard-Manor | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.82 |
| The Timbers at Long Reach | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath with Den | 1BR,1BA | $1.72 |
| Tuscany Gardens Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.79 |
| Tuscany Woods Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.84 |
| Security Park Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.89 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Ellicott City Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Ellicott City?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Ellicott City is under $1,460.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Ellicott City?
The cheapest apartment in Ellicott City is Selborne House of Dorsey Hall, Senior Living which is listed at $1,075, while the average apartment in Ellicott City costs $3,206.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Ellicott City?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 9 regular apartments in Ellicott City that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Ellicott City?
Cheap apartments in Ellicott City have an average cost of $1,300 which is $1,906 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Ellicott City.
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