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Robinson Overlook
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Robinson Overlook

7410 Grace DrColumbia, MD 21044

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Tiber Hudson
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Tiber Hudson

3120 Burgess Mill WayEllicott City, MD 21043
Senior Living
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Park View at Columbia
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Park View at Columbia

7070 Cradlerock WayColumbia, MD 21045
Senior Living
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9078 Washington Street
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

9078 Washington Street

9078 Washington StSavage, MD 20763
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Waverly Winds
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Waverly Winds

10339 Twin Rivers RdColumbia, MD 21044
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Park View at Laurel
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Park View at Laurel

9895 Palace Hall DrLaurel, MD 20723
Senior Living

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The Bluffs at Hawthorn
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Bluffs at Hawthorn

10401 Hickory Ridge RdColumbia, MD 21044
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Court Hill Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Court Hill Apartments

3614 Court House DrEllicott City, MD 21043
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Cheapest Available Howard County Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Howard County, MD is a 1 Bed unit found at Selborne House of Dorsey Hall, Senior Living in the Taylor Village neighborhood priced from $1,075. The Seasons in the Jones Station neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,297. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Howard County apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Selborne House of Dorsey Hall, Senior LivingThe Dogwood1BR,1BA$1,075
The SeasonsMarigold1BR,1BA$1,297
The Vision at Parkway1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,312
Robinson Overlook1 Bedroom/1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,372
Waverly Gardens Senior Community (62+)1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,395
Laurel 24 Apartments1/11BR,1BA$1,450
Monarch Mills ApartmentsLantana - 62+1BR,1BA$1,467
ReNew Howard CrossingAmsterdam1BR,1BA$1,504
The Verona at Oakland MillsA11BR,1BA$1,535
The Timbers at Long Reach1 Bedroom, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,550

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Howard County, MD

As of August 12, 2026 the best value apartment in the Howard County area is the $1.53 price per square foot The Centennial Model at Dorsey Overlook in the in the Taylor Village neighborhood starting from $3,799. The second greatest value Howard County apartment is the The Vernon Model at Townes at Pine Orchard starting at $3,450 with a $1.73 price per square foot in the Ellicott City neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Howard County apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Dorsey OverlookThe Centennial3BR,3BA$1.53
Townes at Pine OrchardThe Vernon3BR,2.5BA$1.73
Kaiser ParkCalvert3BR,2.5BA$1.81
RiverWatch Apartments3 Bedroom Townhome3BR,2.5BA$1.77
Bowling Brook ApartmentsThe Chesapeake - Split Master2BR,2BA$1.78
Burgess Mill Station ApartmentsWaverly-Garden2BR,2BA$1.85
Lawyers Hill Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.79
Columbia Landing Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.89
The Timbers at Long Reach1 Bedroom, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.91
Robinson Overlook1 Bedroom/1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.91

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Howard County Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Howard County?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Howard County is at Versa listed at $1,896.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Howard County Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Howard County Apartment is $1,075 at Selborne House of Dorsey Hall, Senior Living.

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

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Howard County is starting from $1,544 at The Seasons.

What is the most affordable Howard County Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Howard County Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Robinson Overlook and starts from $1,840.

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