Cheap Apartments for Rent in Highland, MD from $700 (40 Rentals)

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Vista Wilde Lake
$1,950 - $3,584
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Vista Wilde Lake

5421 Lynx LnColumbia, MD 21044
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10X Columbia Town Center
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$1,952 - $3,180
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10X Columbia Town Center

10360 Swift Stream PlColumbia, MD 21044
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Juniper
$1,995 - $4,162
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Juniper

6000 Merriweather DrColumbia, MD 21044
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Robinson Overlook
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Robinson Overlook

7410 Grace DrColumbia, MD 21044

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Cheapest Available Highland Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Highland, MD is a Studio unit found at Flats at Sandy Spring in the Olney Town Center neighborhood priced from $1,385. Legacy at Cedar Lane in the Patuxent Chase neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,411. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Highland apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Flats at Sandy SpringStudio - Income Restrictions ApplyStudio,1BA$1,385
Legacy at Cedar Lane2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$1,411
The Vision at Parkway1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,541
Aspen at Lake Trail1 BEDROOM JR1BR,1BA$1,560
Autumn Crest1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,615
HOC at Willow Manor LLC - Fair Hill Farm1 Bedroom, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,626
The Hamilton at Kings PlaceA11BR,1BA$1,649
The Bluffs at Clary's Forest ApartmentsOne bedroom1BR,1BA$1,657
eaves Columbia Town CenterA41BR,1BA$1,660
Beech's FarmBirch1BR,1BA$1,685

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Highland, MD and Nearby

As of July 24, 2026 the best value apartment in the Highland area is the $1.32 price per square foot 3 Bedroom/2 Bath Model at Robinson Overlook in the in the Patuxent Chase neighborhood starting from $1,840. The second greatest value Highland apartment is the 2 Bed 2 Bath with Alcove Model at Country Place starting at $2,250 with a $1.91 price per square foot in the Fairland Heights neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Highland apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Robinson Overlook3 Bedroom/2 Bath3BR,2BA$1.32
Country Place2 Bed 2 Bath with Alcove2BR,2BA$1.91
The Vision at Parkway2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$2.24
Harpers Forest2 Bedroom Deluxe2BR,1BA$2.23
Clarys CrossingCalvert Renovated1BR,1BA$2.28
Cedar PlaceWalnut1BR,1BA$2.17
Flats at Sandy SpringStudio - Income Restrictions ApplyStudio ,1BA$1.82
Beech's FarmBirch1BR,1BA$2.29
HOC at Willow Manor LLC - Fair Hill Farm1 Bedroom, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.26
Autumn Crest1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.28

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Highland Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Highland?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Highland is at Flats at Sandy Spring listed at $1,385.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Highland Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Highland Apartment is $1,450 at Flats at Sandy Spring.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Highland Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Highland is starting from $1,411 at Legacy at Cedar Lane.

What is the most affordable Highland Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Highland Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Legacy at Cedar Lane and starts from $1,634.

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