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Ellicott City, MD Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Ellicott City, MD

Pricing Updated: 11/14/2025

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$3,102$1,30591

Cheapest Available Ellicott City Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Ellicott City, MD is a 1 Bed unit found at Waverly Gardens Senior Community (62+) priced from $1,263. Security Park Apartments in the Westerlee neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,268. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Ellicott City apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Waverly Gardens Senior Community (62+)1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,263
Security Park Apartments2 Bedrooms 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1,268
Selborne House of Dorsey Hall, Senior LivingThe Ash1BR,1BA$1,315
Tuscany Woods Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,324
Fairbrook Park1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,386

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Ellicott City, MD

As of November 14, 2025 the best value apartment in the Ellicott City area is the $1.73 price per square foot The Vernon Model at Townes at Pine Orchard in the in the Forest Creek neighborhood starting from $3,450. The second greatest value Ellicott City apartment is the 4659 Montgomery Rd Model at 4659 Montgomery Rd, Unit Apt 2 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 Ellicott City apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Townes at Pine OrchardThe Vernon3BR,2.5BA$1.73
4659 Montgomery Rd, Unit Apt 24659 Montgomery Rd2BR,1BA$1.60
Tuscany Gardens Apartments2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom2BR,2BA$1.61
Queens Ridge Apartments2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath2BR,1.5BA$1.41
Reserve at StonegateThe Cottonwood2BR,2BA$1.73
Westerlee Apartment HomesTwo Bedroom - 968 sqft2BR,1BA$1.79
Columbia Landing Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.83
Security Park Apartments2 Bedrooms 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.42
10402 Baltimore National Pike, Unit 10402 A Balt.Natl.Pike10402 Baltimore National Pike1BR,1BA$1.56
Tuscany Woods Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.84

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Ellicott City, MD

Ranked #41

Among cities in Maryland for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
Pet Friendly

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Frequently Asked Questions about Ellicott City

What type of rentals are currently available in Ellicott City?

There are currently 122 Apartments for Rent in Ellicott City, MD with pricing that ranges from $489 to $15,450. There are also 117 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Ellicott City ranging from $850 to $5,200.

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 $5,200 with an average monthly rent of $2,871.

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 $677 to $4,500, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $2,100 to $4,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $3,000 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $2,820.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

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