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Selborne House of Dorsey Hall, Senior Living
5320 Dorsey Hall DrEllicott City, MD 21042
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Old Ellicott City Neighborhood of Ellicott City, MD from $800 (8 Rentals)
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$1,086 - $3,428Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Burgess Mill Station Apartments
3050 Milltowne DrEllicott City, MD 21043
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Plum Tree Apartments
3463 Plum Tree DrEllicott City, MD 21042
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Renaissance Hills at Ellicott City
3182 Normandy Woods DrEllicott City, MD 21043
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Chatham Gardens
3372 N Chatham RdEllicott City, MD 21042
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Tiber Hudson
3120 Burgess Mill WayEllicott City, MD 21043
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Old Orchard
1 Stayman CtCatonsville, MD 21228
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The Bluffs at Fairway Hills Apartments
4965 Columbia RdColumbia, MD 21044
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Old Ellicott City, Ellicott City, MD Local Guide
How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Old Ellicott City?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Old Ellicott City Studio Apartments | $2,500 | $1,774 | $3,428 |
| Old Ellicott City 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,836 | $1,075 | $2,764 |
| Old Ellicott City 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,058 | $1,525 | $3,414 |
| Old Ellicott City 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,237 | $2,275 | $4,250 |
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There are currently 8 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Old Ellicott City Neighborhood of Ellicott City, MD.
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Cheapest Available Old Ellicott City Apartments for Rent
The cheapest available apartment rental in the Old Ellicott City area of Ellicott City, MD is a 1 Bed unit found at Selborne House of Dorsey Hall, Senior Living priced from $1,075. Burgess Mill Station Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,086. Here are the most affordable Old Ellicott City apartments for rent in Ellicott City, MD:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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| Selborne House of Dorsey Hall, Senior Living | The Dogwood | 1BR,1BA | $1,075 |
| Burgess Mill Station Apartments | Patuxent- Garden | 1BR,1BA | $1,086 |
| Old Orchard | 1B-L | 1BR,1BA | $1,494 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Old Ellicott City, MD
As of May 24, 2026 the best value apartment in the Old Ellicott City area is the $1.79 price per square foot Calvert Model at Kaiser Park in the in the Taylor Village neighborhood starting from $3,437. The second greatest value Old Ellicott City apartment is the 3 Bedroom 1274 SqFt Model at Columbia Glade starting at $2,755 with a $2.16 price per square foot in the Taylor Village neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Old Ellicott City apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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| Kaiser Park | Calvert | 3BR,2.5BA | $1.79 |
| Columbia Glade | 3 Bedroom 1274 SqFt | 3BR,2BA | $2.16 |
| Burgess Mill Station Apartments | Howard-Manor | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.82 |
| Autumn Town Center | DOGWOOD | 2BR,2BA | $2.33 |
| Plum Tree Apartments | 2B1B - Luxury | 2BR,1BA | $2.18 |
| Orchard Crossing Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.11 |
| Westerlee Apartment Homes | One Bedroom - 832 sqft | 1BR,1BA | $2.06 |
| Chatham Gardens | CH2-1B-U | 1BR,1BA | $2.16 |
| Old Orchard | UG1B-U | 1BR,1BA | $2.16 |
| Selborne House of Dorsey Hall, Senior Living | The Ash | 1BR,1BA | $2.26 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Old Ellicott City Apartments
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Old Ellicott City?
The cheapest apartment in Old Ellicott City is Selborne House of Dorsey Hall, Senior Living which is listed at $1,075, while the average apartment in Old Ellicott City costs $2,917.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Old Ellicott City?
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 23 regular apartments in Old Ellicott City 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 Old Ellicott City?
Cheap apartments in Old Ellicott City have an average cost of $766 which is $2,151 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Old Ellicott City.
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