Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Forest Creek Neighborhood of Ellicott City, MD from $300 (11 Rentals)

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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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Forest Ridge
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Forest Ridge

5890 Stevens Forest RdColumbia, MD 21045
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Waverly Winds
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Waverly Winds

10339 Twin Rivers RdColumbia, MD 21044

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. 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Selborne House of Dorsey Hall, Senior Living1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,075
Columbia Landing Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,455
Plum Tree Apartments1B1B - Deluxe1BR,1BA$1,508
Burgess Mill Station ApartmentsOella1BR,1BA$1,575
Columbia Pointe1BR 1 BA1BR,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Dorsey OverlookThe Patuxent3BR,3BA$2.05
Orchard ParkWaverly (2/2)2BR,2BA$2.18
Ellicott GroveB32BR,2BA$2.04
Autumn Crest2 Bedroom 1.5 Bath2BR,1.5BA$1.88
Columbia Landing Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.75
The Brook At Columbia2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$2.07
Westerlee Apartment HomesOne Bedroom - 832 sqft1BR,1BA$2.12
Columbia Pointe1BR 1 BA1BR,1BA$1.90
Burgess Mill Station ApartmentsOella1BR,1BA$2.16
Selborne House of Dorsey Hall, Senior Living1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.79

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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 $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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