Cheap Apartments for Rent in Highland, MD from $700 (38 Rentals)

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Marlow
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$1,789 - $5,470
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Marlow

6200 Valencia LnColumbia, MD 21044
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Versa
$1,863 - $12,182
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Versa

10101 Twin Rivers RdColumbia, MD 21044
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Juniper
$1,944 - $4,238
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Juniper

6000 Merriweather DrColumbia, MD 21044
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The Westley
$2,025 - $3,681
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The Westley

10000 Town Center AveColumbia, MD 21044
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Highland, MD Local Guide

Cheapest Available Highland Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Highland, MD is a 2 Beds unit found at Legacy at Cedar Lane in the Patuxent Chase neighborhood priced from $879. Robinson Overlook in the Patuxent Chase neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $975. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Highland apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Legacy at Cedar Lane2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$879
Robinson Overlook1 Bedroom/1 Bath1BR,1BA$975
The Vision at Parkway1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,083
Flats at Sandy SpringStudio - Income Restrictions ApplyStudio,1BA$1,385
Country Place2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1,556
Aspen at Lake Trail1 BEDROOM JR1BR,1BA$1,560
The Bluffs at Clary's Forest ApartmentsOne bedroom1BR,1BA$1,617
HOC at Willow Manor LLC - Fair Hill Farm1 Bedroom, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,626
Clarys CrossingCalvert1BR,1BA$1,675
Harpers Forest1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,689

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Highland, MD and Nearby

As of June 09, 2026 the best value apartment in the Highland area is the $1.99 price per square foot 3 Bedroom Model at The Vision at Parkway in the in the Patuxent Chase neighborhood starting from $2,900. The second greatest value Highland apartment is the 2 Bed 2 Bath with Alcove Model at Country Place starting at $1,865 with a $1.58 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.
The Vision at Parkway3 Bedroom3BR,2BA$1.99
Country Place2 Bed 2 Bath with Alcove2BR,2BA$1.58
Tamarron Apartment HomesThree Bedroom 2 Bath - 1,150 sqft3BR,2BA$1.93
Clarys CrossingCalvert1BR,1BA$2.04
Cedar PlaceWalnut1BR,1BA$2.12
Flats at Sandy SpringStudio - Income Restrictions ApplyStudio ,1BA$1.82
HOC at Willow Manor LLC - Fair Hill Farm1 Bedroom, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.26
Robinson Overlook1 Bedroom/1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.36
Legacy at Cedar Lane1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.52
The Bluffs at Clary's Forest ApartmentsOne bedroom1BR,1BA$2.38

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From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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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 $975 at Robinson Overlook.

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 $879 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 Robinson Overlook and starts from $1,616.

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