Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Forest Creek Neighborhood of Ellicott City, MD from $800 (45 Rentals)

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$2,100

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8521 Main St

Ellicott CityMD21043
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Tiber Hudson
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Tiber Hudson

3120 Burgess Mill WayEllicott City, MD 21043
Senior Living
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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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$850 - $1,200

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1 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Townhome for Rent

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5773 Yellowrose Ct

ColumbiaMD21045

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Versa
$1,931 - $12,126
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$1,931 - $12,126
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10101 Twin Rivers RdColumbia, MD 21044
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10X Columbia Town Center
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$1,957 - $3,182
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10X Columbia Town Center

10360 Swift Stream PlColumbia, MD 21044
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Waverly Winds
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Waverly Winds

10339 Twin Rivers RdColumbia, MD 21044
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Forest Ridge
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Forest Ridge

5890 Stevens Forest RdColumbia, MD 21045

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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. Aspen at Lake Trail has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,560. 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
Aspen at Lake Trail1 BEDROOM JR1BR,1BA$1,560
Autumn Crest1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,615
8294 Main St1 Bedroom in Historic Ellicott City1BR,1BA$1,650
ReNew Howard CrossingBristol2BR,1BA$1,704
Chatham GardensCH1-1B-L1BR,1BA$1,734
The Brook At Columbia1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,745
Westerlee Apartment HomesTwo Bedroom 1.5 Bath - 1,000 sqft2BR,1BA$1,765
Plum Tree Apartments2B1B - Classic2BR,1BA$1,774

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Forest Creek, MD

As of July 30, 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 4659 Montgomery Rd Model at 4659 Montgomery Rd starting at $1,600 with a $1.07 price per square foot in the Ellicott City 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
4659 Montgomery Rd4659 Montgomery Rd1BR,1BA$1.07
Gramercy at Town CenterC13BR,2BA$2.35
Ellicott Gardens3 Bedroom3BR,2BA$1.98
Westerlee Apartment HomesTwo Bedroom 1.5 Bath - 1,000 sqft2BR,1.5BA$1.77
Burgess Mill Station ApartmentsWaverly-Garden2BR,2BA$1.85
Plum Tree Apartments2B1B - Luxury2BR,1BA$2.18
Chatham GardensCH1-1B-L1BR,1BA$2.10
Autumn Crest1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.28
Selborne House of Dorsey Hall, Senior LivingThe Ash1BR,1BA$2.26

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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 $1,774.

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 $3,595.

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 $177 which is $3,418 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Forest Creek.

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