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Burgess Mill Station Apartments
3050 Milltowne DrEllicott City, MD 21043
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5505 Waterloo RdEllicott City, MD 21043
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Waverly Gardens Senior Community (62+)
10801 Enfield DrWoodstock, MD 21163
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Selborne House of Dorsey Hall, Senior Living
5320 Dorsey Hall DrEllicott City, MD 21042
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Monarch Mills Apartments
7213-7233 Oakland Mills RdColumbia, MD 21046
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Patuxent Square Apartments
9900 Washington BlvdLaurel, MD 20723
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8712 Airybrink LnColumbia, MD 21045
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Morningside Park
9950 Guilford RdJessup, MD 20794
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Tiber Hudson
3120 Burgess Mill WayEllicott City, MD 21043
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7070 Cradlerock WayColumbia, MD 21045
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5890 Stevens Forest RdColumbia, MD 21045
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Park View at Colonial Landing
6391 Rowanberry DrElkridge, MD 21075
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9078 Washington StSavage, MD 20763
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Waverly Winds
10339 Twin Rivers RdColumbia, MD 21044
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Park View at Laurel
9895 Palace Hall DrLaurel, MD 20723
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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 | $1,948 | $1,709 | $3,428 |
| Howard County 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,938 | $489 | $3,150 |
| Howard County 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,246 | $586 | $5,673 |
| Howard County 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,837 | $677 | $4,623 |
| Howard County 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,386 | $2,820 | $3,952 |
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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 Burgess Mill Station Apartments in the Taylor Village neighborhood priced from $1,086. Waverly Gardens Senior Community (62+) has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,263. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Howard County apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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| Burgess Mill Station Apartments | Patuxent- Garden | 1BR,1BA | $1,086 |
| Waverly Gardens Senior Community (62+) | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,263 |
| Selborne House of Dorsey Hall, Senior Living | The Ash | 1BR,1BA | $1,315 |
| Monarch Mills Apartments | Lantana - 62+ | 1BR,1BA | $1,390 |
| The Seasons | Marigold | 1BR,1BA | $1,465 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Howard County, MD
As of January 20, 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 Forest Creek 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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| Dorsey Overlook | The Centennial | 3BR,3BA | $1.53 |
| Townes at Pine Orchard | The Vernon | 3BR,2.5BA | $1.73 |
| RiverWatch Apartments | 3 Bedroom Townhome | 3BR,2.5BA | $1.77 |
| 4659 Montgomery Rd, Unit Apt 2 | 4659 Montgomery Rd | 2BR,1BA | $1.60 |
| Burgess Mill Station Apartments | Howard-Manor | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.82 |
| Orchard Club Apartments | Two Bed/ Two Bath Twin Master | 2BR,2BA | $1.75 |
| Eagle Rock Apartments at Columbia | B2 - 2X2 | 2BR,2BA | $1.83 |
| The Timbers at Long Reach | 2 Bedroom, 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.57 |
| The Apartments at Tamar Meadow | 2BR 1BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.89 |
| Columbia Landing Apartments | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.83 |
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 Burgess Mill Station Apartments which is listed at $1,086, while the average apartment in Howard County costs $3,995.
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 24 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 $104 which is $3,891 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Howard County.
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