
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Forest Creek Neighborhood of Ellicott City, MD from $300 (11 Rentals)
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Selborne House of Dorsey Hall, Senior Living
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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 |
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Forest Creek Studio Apartments | $3,204 | $1,849 | $6,679 |
Forest Creek 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,839 | $360 | $8,907 |
Forest Creek 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,378 | $429 | $9,358 |
Forest Creek 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,627 | $492 | $10,000+ |
Forest Creek 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,774 | $3,660 | $5,889 |
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There are currently 11 rentals with your search options within a 3 mile radius of the Forest Creek Neighborhood of Ellicott City, MD.
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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. Columbia Landing Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,455. 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 | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,075 |
Columbia Landing Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,455 |
Plum Tree Apartments | 1B1B - Deluxe | 1BR,1BA | $1,508 |
Burgess Mill Station Apartments | Oella | 1BR,1BA | $1,575 |
Columbia Pointe | 1BR 1 BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,575 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Forest Creek, MD
As of May 24, 2025 the best value apartment in the Forest Creek area is the $2.05 price per square foot The Patuxent Model at Dorsey Overlook in the in the Taylor Village neighborhood starting from $3,300. The second greatest value Forest Creek apartment is the Waverly (2/2) Model at Orchard Park starting at $2,628 with a $2.18 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Dorsey Overlook | The Patuxent | 3BR,3BA | $2.05 |
Orchard Park | Waverly (2/2) | 2BR,2BA | $2.18 |
Ellicott Grove | B3 | 2BR,2BA | $2.04 |
Autumn Crest | 2 Bedroom 1.5 Bath | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.88 |
Columbia Landing Apartments | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.75 |
The Brook At Columbia | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $2.07 |
Westerlee Apartment Homes | One Bedroom - 832 sqft | 1BR,1BA | $2.12 |
Columbia Pointe | 1BR 1 BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.90 |
Burgess Mill Station Apartments | Oella | 1BR,1BA | $2.16 |
Selborne House of Dorsey Hall, Senior Living | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.79 |
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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 $4,142.
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 17 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 $155 which is $3,987 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Forest Creek.
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