Cheap Homes for Rent in Forest Creek Neighborhood of Ellicott City, MD from $1,000 (13 Rentals)

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4906 Columbia Rd

ColumbiaMD21044

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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 ReNew Howard Crossing priced from $1,469. Aspen at Lake Trail has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,490. Here are the most affordable Forest Creek apartments for rent in Baltimore, MD:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
ReNew Howard CrossingAnderson1BR,1BA$1,469
Aspen at Lake Trail1 BEDROOM JR1BR,1BA$1,490
Plum Tree Apartments1B1B - Deluxe1BR,1BA$1,508
Columbia Landing Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,528
Autumn Crest1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,545

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Forest Creek, MD

As of January 04, 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 The Vernon Model at Townes at Pine Orchard starting at $3,450 with a $1.73 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 Centennial3BR,3BA$1.53
Townes at Pine OrchardThe Vernon3BR,2.5BA$1.73
4659 Montgomery Rd, Unit Apt 24659 Montgomery Rd2BR,1BA$1.60
Kaiser ParkGambrill2BR,2BA$2.09
Chatham GardensCH2-UG2B-L2BR,2BA$2.03
Orchard Meadows Apartment HomesWest Spring2BR,2BA$1.88
Burgess Mill Station ApartmentsBrampton2BR,2BA$2.10
Columbia Landing Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.83
Orchard Crossing Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.05
Westerlee Apartment HomesOne Bedroom - 832 sqft1BR,1BA$1.92

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Frequently Asked Questions about Forest Creek

What type of rentals are currently available in Forest Creek?

There are currently 69 Apartments for Rent in Forest Creek, MD with pricing that ranges from $489 to $5,370. There are also 55 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Forest Creek ranging from $1,000 to $4,295.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Forest Creek?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Forest Creek ranges from $1,000 to $4,295 with an average monthly rent of $2,682.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Forest Creek?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Forest Creek range from $677 to $4,575, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $2,300 to $3,625. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,475 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $3,801.

Expert Rental Resources

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Renting with Roommates: Realistic Expectations for Shared Lease

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Given the high costs for housing, I have found that many people are looking for a roommate to share expenses. These arrangements can increase opportunities for more desirable and larger spaces.

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