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Selborne House of Dorsey Hall, Senior Living
5320 Dorsey Hall DrEllicott City, MD 21042
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Plum Tree Apartments
3463 Plum Tree DrEllicott City, MD 21042
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Burgess Mill Station Apartments
3050 Milltowne DrEllicott City, MD 21043
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Chatham Gardens
3332 N Chatham RdEllicott City, MD 21042
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ReNew Howard Crossing
8732 Town and Country BlvdEllicott City, MD 21043
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4 Cedar Springs Ct
CatonsvilleMD21228
10 Three Willows Ct
CatonsvilleMD21228
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Old Orchard
1 Stayman CtCatonsville, MD 21228
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Westerlee Apartment Homes
8 Poolside CtCatonsville, MD 21228
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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 | $2,547 | $2,039 | $3,368 |
| Old Ellicott City 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,079 | $1,075 | $4,256 |
| Old Ellicott City 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,250 | $1,275 | $5,218 |
| Old Ellicott City 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,446 | $2,195 | $4,650 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 12 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. Plum Tree Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,508. Here are the most affordable Old Ellicott City apartments for rent in Ellicott City, MD:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Selborne House of Dorsey Hall, Senior Living | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,075 |
| Plum Tree Apartments | 1B1B - Deluxe | 1BR,1BA | $1,508 |
| Burgess Mill Station Apartments | Oella | 1BR,1BA | $1,575 |
| Old Orchard | 1B-U | 1BR,1BA | $1,624 |
| ReNew Howard Crossing | Amsterdam | 1BR,1BA | $1,660 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Old Ellicott City, MD
As of June 20, 2025 the best value apartment in the Old Ellicott City area is the $2.05 price per square foot The Patuxent Model at Dorsey Overlook in the in the Taylor Village neighborhood starting from $3,300. The second greatest value Old Ellicott City apartment is the Covington Model at The Elms at Montjoy starting at $2,567 with a $2.20 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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| Dorsey Overlook | The Patuxent | 3BR,3BA | $2.05 |
| The Elms at Montjoy | Covington | 2BR,2BA | $2.20 |
| Ellicott Grove | B3 | 2BR,2BA | $1.91 |
| Kaiser Park | Seneca | 2BR,2BA | $2.26 |
| Westerlee Apartment Homes | One Bedroom - 832 sqft | 1BR,1BA | $2.03 |
| Chatham Gardens | CH2-1B-U | 1BR,1BA | $2.25 |
| Orchard Meadows Apartment Homes | Walnut | 1BR,1BA | $2.28 |
| Old Orchard | UG1B-L | 1BR,1BA | $2.22 |
| Burgess Mill Station Apartments | Oella | 1BR,1BA | $2.16 |
| Selborne House of Dorsey Hall, Senior Living | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.79 |
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Getting Around the Old Ellicott City Neighborhood in Ellicott City, MD
Walk Score®
70 / 100
Very Walkable
Most errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
23 / 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Minimal bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
25 / 100
Some Transit
A few nearby public transportation options
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Old Ellicott City Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Old Ellicott City?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Old Ellicott City is under $2,000.
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 $4,675.
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 17 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 $198 which is $4,477 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Old Ellicott City.
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