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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 Waverly Gardens Senior Community (62+) priced from $1,263. Monarch Mills Apartments in the Jones Station neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,390. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Howard County apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Waverly Gardens Senior Community (62+)1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,263
Monarch Mills ApartmentsLantana - 62+1BR,1BA$1,390
The SeasonsSunflower1BR,1BA$1,397
ReNew Howard CrossingArcadia1BR,1BA$1,485
Aspen at Lake Trail1 BR 1 BA JR1BR,1BA$1,490

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Howard County, MD

As of November 21, 2025 the best value apartment in the Howard County area is the $1.73 price per square foot The Vernon Model at Townes at Pine Orchard in the in the Forest Creek neighborhood starting from $3,450. The second greatest value Howard County apartment is the Calvert Model at Kaiser Park starting at $3,160 with a $1.65 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Townes at Pine OrchardThe Vernon3BR,2.5BA$1.73
Kaiser ParkCalvert3BR,2.5BA$1.65
RiverWatch Apartments3 Bedroom Townhome3BR,2.5BA$1.77
4659 Montgomery Rd, Unit Apt 24659 Montgomery Rd2BR,1BA$1.60
Robinson OverlookThree Bedroom3BR,2BA$1.16
Orchard Club ApartmentsTwo Bed/ Two Bath Twin Master2BR,2BA$1.75
Orchard Meadows Apartment HomesWest Spring2BR,2BA$1.88
The Apartments at Tamar Meadow2BR 1BA2BR,1BA$1.92
Columbia Landing Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.83
10402 Baltimore National Pike, Unit 10402 A Balt.Natl.Pike10402 Baltimore National Pike1BR,1BA$1.56

Frequently Asked Questions about Howard County

What type of rentals are currently available in Howard County?

There are currently 207 Apartments for Rent in Howard County, MD with pricing that ranges from $489 to $6,966. There are also 171 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Howard County ranging from $850 to $5,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Howard County?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Howard County ranges from $850 to $5,000 with an average monthly rent of $2,966.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Howard County?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Howard County range from $677 to $4,554, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $2,100 to $4,775. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,800 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $2,820.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

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Written by: Trey Huguley

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