Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Forest Creek Neighborhood of Ellicott City, MD from $800 (51 Rentals)

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Orchard Park
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$2,141 - $3,202
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Orchard Park

3113 Pine Orchard LnEllicott City, MD 21042
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Kaiser Park
$2,210 - $3,753
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Kaiser Park

8120 Randolph WayEllicott 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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property at 7 Stardust Ct

$1,000

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7 Stardust Ct

CatonsvilleMD21228

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Versa
$1,863 - $12,168
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Versa

10101 Twin Rivers RdColumbia, MD 21044
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The Westley
$1,972 - $3,754
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The Westley

10000 Town Center AveColumbia, MD 21044
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property at 5041 Green Mountain Cir

$2,085

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2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent

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5041 Green Mountain Cir, Unit #4

5041 Green Mountain Cir
ColumbiaMD21044
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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
property at 8360 Montgomery Run Rd

$2,100

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2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent

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8360 Montgomery Run Rd, Unit D

8360 Montgomery Run Rd
IlchesterMD21043

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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. Renaissance Hills at Ellicott City has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,550. 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
Renaissance Hills at Ellicott CityThe Patapsco1BR,1BA$1,550
Aspen at Lake Trail1 BEDROOM JR1BR,1BA$1,560
ReNew Howard CrossingAmsterdam1BR,1BA$1,574
Columbia Landing Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,575
The Brook At Columbia1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,629
Ellicott GroveA11BR,1BA$1,695
Westerlee Apartment HomesOne Bedroom - 832 sqft1BR,1BA$1,710
Plum Tree Apartments2B1B - Classic2BR,1BA$1,774

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Forest Creek, MD

As of June 12, 2026 the best value apartment in the Forest Creek area is the $1.63 price per square foot The Vernon Model at Townes at Pine Orchard in the in the Forest Creek neighborhood starting from $3,250. The second greatest value Forest Creek apartment is the Calvert Model at Kaiser Park starting at $3,314 with a $1.73 price per square foot in the Taylor Village 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.
Townes at Pine OrchardThe Vernon3BR,2.5BA$1.63
Kaiser ParkCalvert3BR,2.5BA$1.73
Dorsey OverlookThe Patuxent3BR,3BA$2.05
4659 Montgomery Rd4659 Montgomery Rd1BR,1BA$1.07
Ellicott Gardens3 Bedroom3BR,2BA$1.98
Columbia Landing Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.89
Plum Tree Apartments2B1B - Luxury2BR,1BA$2.18
Westerlee Apartment HomesOne Bedroom - 832 sqft1BR,1BA$2.06
Ellicott GroveA11BR,1BA$2.12
The Brook At Columbia1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.25

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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 $3,645.

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 14 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 $184 which is $3,461 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Forest Creek.

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