Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Forest Creek Neighborhood of Ellicott City, MD from $800 (29 Rentals)

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property at 4688 Woodland Rd

$1,200

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Mar 1

4688 Woodland Rd

Ellicott CityMD21042

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4659 Montgomery Rd
$1,600 - $2,400
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$1,600 - $2,400

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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

4659 Montgomery Rd

4659 Montgomery RdEllicott City, MD 21043
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Tiber Hudson
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Tiber Hudson

3120 Burgess Mill WayEllicott City, MD 21043
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Court Hill Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Court Hill Apartments

3614 Court House DrEllicott City, MD 21043
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Westerlee Apartment Homes
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$1,585 - $3,907
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$1,520 - $3,842
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1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Westerlee Apartment Homes

8 Poolside CtCatonsville, MD 21228
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1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Waverly Winds

10339 Twin Rivers RdColumbia, MD 21044
property at 9639 White Acre Rd

$1,600

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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9639 White Acre Rd

ColumbiaMD21045

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Forest Creek, Ellicott City, MD Local Guide

Cheapest Available Forest Creek Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Forest Creek area of Baltimore, MD is a 1 Bed unit found at Selborne House of Dorsey Hall, Senior Living priced from $1,075. Burgess Mill Station Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,086. Here are the most affordable Forest Creek apartments for rent in Baltimore, MD:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Selborne House of Dorsey Hall, Senior LivingThe Dogwood1BR,1BA$1,075
Burgess Mill Station ApartmentsPatuxent- Garden1BR,1BA$1,086
The Verona at Oakland Mills1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,460
Plum Tree Apartments1B1B - Deluxe1BR,1BA$1,508
Autumn Crest1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,510
Columbia Landing Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,528
Westerlee Apartment HomesOne Bedroom - 832 sqft1BR,1BA$1,585
The Brook At Columbia1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,588
Autumn Town CenterASPEN1BR,1BA$1,610

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Forest Creek, MD

As of February 27, 2026 the best value apartment in the Forest Creek area is the $1.53 price per square foot The Centennial Model at Dorsey Overlook in the in the Taylor Village neighborhood starting from $3,799. The second greatest value Forest Creek apartment is the The Vernon Model at Townes at Pine Orchard starting at $3,450 with a $1.73 price per square foot in the Forest Creek neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Forest Creek apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Dorsey OverlookThe Centennial3BR,3BA$1.53
Townes at Pine OrchardThe Vernon3BR,2.5BA$1.73
4659 Montgomery Rd4659 Montgomery Rd1BR,1BA$1.07
Orchard ParkCentennial (3/2)3BR,2BA$2.09
Ellicott Gardens3 Bedroom3BR,2BA$1.98
Burgess Mill Station ApartmentsHoward-Manor2BR,1.5BA$1.82
Chatham GardensCH2-UG2B-L2BR,2BA$1.94
Columbia Landing Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.83
Westerlee Apartment HomesOne Bedroom - 832 sqft1BR,1BA$1.91
Ellicott GroveA11BR,1BA$2.12

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Lifestyle Ratings

Our team compares millions of points of data to bring you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of rentals in metropolitan areas across the United States and customized analysis for Western Baltimore, MD. LifeStyle Ratings are the best way to sort through finding a place to live - beyond price and floorplan. This takes in many factors including our Star Ratings to compare for the best outdoor access, luxury amenities, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, and more. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Forest Creek Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Forest Creek?

The cheapest apartment in Forest Creek is Selborne House of Dorsey Hall, Senior Living which is listed at $1,075, while the average apartment in Forest Creek costs $3,607.

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 8 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 $484 which is $3,123 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Forest Creek.

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