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5505 Waterloo RdEllicott City, MD 21043
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ColumbiaMD21045
9210 Deer Village Dr
LaurelMD20723
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Columbia Commons
7601 Woodpark LnColumbia, MD 21046
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Selborne House of Dorsey Hall, Senior Living
5320 Dorsey Hall DrEllicott City, MD 21042
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3413 Centennial Ln
Ellicott CityMD21042
6600 S Trotter Rd
ColumbiaMD21029
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The Seasons
9220 Old Lantern WayLaurel, MD 20723
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3050 Milltowne DrEllicott City, MD 21043
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Waverly Gardens Senior Community (62+)
10801 Enfield DrWoodstock, MD 21163
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Monarch Mills Apartments
7213-7233 Oakland Mills RdColumbia, MD 21046
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ColumbiaMD21044
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Howard County, MD Local Guide
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Howard County?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Howard County Studio Apartments | $1,773 | $1,100 | $1,979 |
| Howard County 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,924 | $360 | $3,200 |
| Howard County 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,275 | $429 | $5,651 |
| Howard County 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,896 | $492 | $4,299 |
| Howard County 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,256 | $2,820 | $3,692 |
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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 $1,268. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Howard County apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Selborne House of Dorsey Hall, Senior Living | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,075 |
| The Seasons | Buttercup | 1BR,1BA | $1,268 |
| Burgess Mill Station Apartments | Oella | 1BR,1BA | $1,305 |
| Waverly Gardens Senior Community (62+) | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,352 |
| Robinson Overlook | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1,388 |
| Monarch Mills Apartments | Lantana | 1BR,1BA | $1,390 |
| The Timbers at Long Reach | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,435 |
| Columbia Landing Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,457 |
| Plum Tree Apartments | 1B1B - Deluxe | 1BR,1BA | $1,508 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Howard County, MD
As of September 08, 2025 the best value apartment in the Howard County area is the $1.60 price per square foot 4659 Montgomery Rd Model at 4659 Montgomery Rd, Unit Apt 2 in the in the Taylor Village neighborhood starting from $2,400. The second greatest value Howard County apartment is the B3 Model at Ellicott Grove starting at $1,995 with a $1.81 price per square foot in the Taylor Village neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Howard County apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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| 4659 Montgomery Rd, Unit Apt 2 | 4659 Montgomery Rd | 2BR,1BA | $1.60 |
| Ellicott Grove | B3 | 2BR,2BA | $1.81 |
| Orchard Club Apartments | Two Bed/ Two Bath Twin Master | 2BR,2BA | $1.75 |
| Autumn Crest | 2 Bedroom 1.5 Bath | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.74 |
| Cedar Place | Hickory | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.81 |
| Robinson Overlook | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.44 |
| Columbia Landing Apartments | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.84 |
| The Timbers at Long Reach | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.77 |
| 8294 Main St, Unit 2B | 8294 Main St | Studio ,1BA | $1.57 |
| Selborne House of Dorsey Hall, Senior Living | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.85 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Howard County Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Howard County?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Howard County is under $1,508.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Howard County?
The cheapest apartment in Howard County is Selborne House of Dorsey Hall, Senior Living which is listed at $1,075, while the average apartment in Howard County costs $3,881.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Howard County?
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 30 regular apartments in Howard County 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 Howard County?
Cheap apartments in Howard County have an average cost of $118 which is $3,763 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Howard County.
Expert Rental Resources
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Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.
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