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property at 1405 Pleasant Valley Dr

$850

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Mar 1

1405 Pleasant Valley Dr

CatonsvilleMD21228

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property at 9639 White Acre Rd

$1,600

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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9639 White Acre Rd

ColumbiaMD21045

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Ellicott City, MD

Pricing Updated: 02/19/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Ellicott City, MD area range in price from to with an overall median price of . Here is today’s list neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Ellicott City Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Old Ellicott City$3,206$1,08697

Cheapest Available Ellicott City Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Ellicott City, MD is a 1 Bed unit found at Selborne House of Dorsey Hall, Senior Living in the Taylor Village neighborhood priced from $1,075. Burgess Mill Station Apartments in the Taylor Village neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,086. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Ellicott City apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Selborne House of Dorsey Hall, Senior LivingThe Dogwood1BR,1BA$1,075
Burgess Mill Station ApartmentsPatuxent- Garden1BR,1BA$1,086
Security Park Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,230
Waverly Gardens Senior Community (62+)1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,263
Fairbrook Park1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,293

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Ellicott City, MD

As of February 19, 2026 the best value apartment in the Ellicott City area is the $1.53 price per square foot Elmwood - 4 Bed / 3.5 Bath TH 2 Car Garage F1 Model at The Villas at Patapsco Glen in the in the Westerlee neighborhood starting from $3,995. The second greatest value Ellicott City apartment is the The Centennial Model at Dorsey Overlook starting at $3,799 with a $1.53 price per square foot in the Taylor Village neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Ellicott City apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Villas at Patapsco GlenElmwood - 4 Bed / 3.5 Bath TH 2 Car Garage F14BR,3.5BA$1.53
Dorsey OverlookThe Centennial3BR,3BA$1.53
Townes at Pine OrchardThe Vernon3BR,2.5BA$1.73
Kaiser ParkCalvert3BR,2.5BA$1.62
4659 Montgomery Rd4659 Montgomery Rd1BR,1BA$1.07
Burgess Mill Station ApartmentsHoward-Manor2BR,1.5BA$1.82
The Timbers at Long Reach1 Bedroom, 1 Bath with Den1BR,1BA$1.72
Tuscany Gardens Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.79
Tuscany Woods Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.84
Security Park Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.89

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Frequently Asked Questions about Ellicott City

What type of rentals are currently available in Ellicott City?

There are currently 123 Apartments for Rent in Ellicott City, MD with pricing that ranges from $1,067 to $9,867. There are also 84 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Ellicott City ranging from $850 to $6,250.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Ellicott City?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Ellicott City ranges from $850 to $6,250 with an average monthly rent of $2,582.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Ellicott City?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Ellicott City range from $1,910 to $4,575, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,850 to $3,595. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,900 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $2,820.

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