
Cheap 2 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Forest Creek Neighborhood of Ellicott City, MD from $1,550 (19 Rentals)


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Forest Creek, Ellicott City, MD Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Forest Creek?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Forest Creek Studio Apartments | $2,284 | $1,774 | $3,428 |
| Forest Creek 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,058 | $1,067 | $6,302 |
Forest Creek 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,224 | $1,550 | $3,716 |
| Forest Creek 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,068 | $1,518 | $4,500 |
| Forest Creek 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,095 | $4,095 | $4,095 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Forest Creek Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Forest Creek?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Forest Creek is under $1,705.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Forest Creek?
The cheapest apartment in Forest Creek is Burgess Mill Station Apartments which is listed at $1,550, while the average apartment in Forest Creek costs $4,095.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Forest Creek?
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 29 regular apartments in Forest Creek 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 Forest Creek?
Cheap apartments in Forest Creek have an average cost of $350 which is $3,745 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Forest Creek.
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