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Ellicott City, MD Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Ellicott City, MD

Pricing Updated: 06/19/2025

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$3,140$1,50061

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. Columbia in the Forest Creek neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,200. 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 Living1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,075
ColumbiaAnthony1BR,1BA$1,200
Tuscany Woods Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath Junior1BR,1BA$1,274
Security Park Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,283
Waverly Gardens Senior Community (62+)1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,352

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Ellicott City, MD

As of June 19, 2025 the best value apartment in the Ellicott City area is the $1.91 price per square foot B3 Model at Ellicott Grove in the in the Taylor Village neighborhood starting from $2,100. The second greatest value Ellicott City apartment is the Hickory Model at Cedar Place starting at $1,914 with a $1.81 price per square foot in the Patuxent Chase 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.
Ellicott GroveB32BR,2BA$1.91
Cedar PlaceHickory2BR,1.5BA$1.81
Queens Ridge Apartments2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath2BR,1.5BA$1.60
Columbia Landing Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.75
Fairbrook Park2 Bedrooms2BR,1BA$1.61
Columbia Pointe1BR 1 BA1BR,1BA$1.90
The Timbers at Long Reach1 Bedroom, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.85
Tuscany Gardens Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.79
ColumbiaAnthony1BR,1BA$1.63
Selborne House of Dorsey Hall, Senior Living1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.79

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Frequently Asked Questions about Ellicott City

What type of rentals are currently available in Ellicott City?

There are currently 114 Apartments for Rent in Ellicott City, MD with pricing that ranges from $360 to $14,926. There are also 55 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Ellicott City ranging from $1,600 to $8,000.

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 $1,600 to $8,000 with an average monthly rent of $3,044.

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 $492 to $14,926, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $2,200 to $3,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,950 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $2,770.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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