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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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3050 Milltowne DrEllicott City, MD 21043
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3463 Plum Tree DrEllicott City, MD 21042
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ReNew Howard Crossing
8732 Town and Country BlvdEllicott City, MD 21043
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4659 Montgomery Rd
4659 Montgomery RdEllicott City, MD 21043
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Chatham Gardens
3372 N Chatham RdEllicott City, MD 21042
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Ellicott Grove
3005 Oak Green CirEllicott City, MD 21043
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Renaissance Hills at Ellicott City
3182 Normandy Woods DrEllicott City, MD 21043
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Orchard Park
3113 Pine Orchard LnEllicott City, MD 21042
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Orchard Meadows Apartment Homes
3421 Sonia TrlEllicott City, MD 21043
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Elms Falls Run
8401 Oakton LnEllicott City, MD 21043
8310 Chestnut Farm Ln
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Tiber Hudson
3120 Burgess Mill WayEllicott City, MD 21043
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Court Hill Apartments
3614 Court House DrEllicott City, MD 21043
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Columbia Glade
5029 Columbia RdColumbia, MD 21044
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5764 Stevens Forest RdColumbia, MD 21045
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Legacy at Twin Rivers
10401 Twin Rivers RdColumbia, MD 21044
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8905 Tamar DrColumbia, MD 21045
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5664 Stevens Forest RdColumbia, MD 21045
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8 Poolside CtCatonsville, MD 21228
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The Brook At Columbia
5361 Brook WayColumbia, MD 21044
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5441 Columbia RdColumbia, MD 21044
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4810 Circling Hunter DrColumbia, MD 21045
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5331 Columbia RdColumbia, MD 21044
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9629 White Acre Rd
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Versa
10101 Twin Rivers RdColumbia, MD 21044
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10X Columbia Town Center
10360 Swift Stream PlColumbia, MD 21044
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10339 Twin Rivers RdColumbia, MD 21044
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4965 Columbia RdColumbia, MD 21044
10549 Twin Rivers Rd
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8709 Hayshed Ln
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4934 Columbia Rd
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Forest Ridge
5890 Stevens Forest RdColumbia, MD 21045
5868 Thunder Hill Rd
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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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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 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 |
| Legacy at Twin Rivers | 3 Bedroom | 3BR,2BA | $1,518 |
| Columbia Landing Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,575 |
| Chatham Gardens | CH1-1B-M | 1BR,1BA | $1,630 |
| ReNew Howard Crossing | Avon | 1BR,1BA | $1,649 |
| Westerlee Apartment Homes | Two Bedroom 1.5 Bath - 1,000 sqft | 2BR,1BA | $1,675 |
| The Brook At Columbia | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,695 |
| Ellicott Grove | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,695 |
| Autumn Crest | 1 Bedroom with Den | 1BR,1BA | $1,705 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Forest Creek, MD
As of April 28, 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 $2,400 with a $1.60 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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| Dorsey Overlook | The Centennial | 3BR,3BA | $1.53 |
| 4659 Montgomery Rd | 4659 Montgomery Rd | 2BR,1BA | $1.60 |
| Ellicott Gardens | 3 Bedroom | 3BR,2BA | $1.98 |
| Burgess Mill Station Apartments | Howard-Manor | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.82 |
| Aspen at Lake Trail | 3 BEDROOM | 3BR,2BA | $1.80 |
| Elms Montjoy | Covington | 2BR,2BA | $1.93 |
| Columbia Landing Apartments | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.89 |
| Autumn Crest | 1 Bedroom with Den | 1BR,1BA | $1.89 |
| Westerlee Apartment Homes | One Bedroom - 832 sqft | 1BR,1BA | $2.07 |
| Chatham Gardens | CH1-UG1B-L | 1BR,1BA | $2.10 |
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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 Selborne House of Dorsey Hall, Senior Living which is listed at $1,075, 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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