Cheap Homes for Rent in Howard County, MD from $1,160 (35 Rentals)

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property at 7868 Blackbriar Way

$1,160 - $1,170

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$1,160 - $1,170
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1 Bedroom, 0.5 Bath Townhome for Rent

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7868 Blackbriar Way

LaurelMD20723
property at 10335 Nightmist Ct

$1,250

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$1,250
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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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10335 Nightmist Ct

ColumbiaMD21044
property at 2010 Drovers Ln

$1,500

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$1,500
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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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2010 Drovers Ln

CooksvilleMD21723

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property at 10879 Clarksville Pike

$1,850

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$1,850
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$1,850

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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10879 Clarksville Pike

ColumbiaMD21044

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property at 7326 Montgomery Rd

$2,000

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$2,000
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$2,000

3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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7326 Montgomery Rd

ElkridgeMD21075

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property at 6471 Grommet Dr

$2,000

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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6471 Grommet Dr

ElkridgeMD21075
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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 Park View at Ellicott City in the Ellicott City neighborhood priced from $1,066. Park View at Ellicott City II in the Ellicott City neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,075. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Howard County apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Park View at Ellicott CityOne-Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,066
Park View at Ellicott City IIOne-Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,075
Selborne House of Dorsey Hall, Senior LivingThe Dogwood1BR,1BA$1,075
The SeasonsMarigold1BR,1BA$1,330
Waverly Gardens Senior Community (62+)1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,395
Legacy at Cedar Lane2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$1,411
Ellicott Gardens II1 bedroom1BR,1BA$1,425
Aspen at Lake Trail1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,450
Monarch Mills ApartmentsLantana - 62+1BR,1BA$1,467
Laurel 24 Apartments1/11BR,1BA$1,480

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Howard County, MD

As of August 31, 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 Calvert Model at Kaiser Park starting at $3,421 with a $1.78 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
Kaiser ParkCalvert3BR,2.5BA$1.78
RiverWatch Apartments3 Bedroom Townhome3BR,2.5BA$1.77
Clarys CrossingChesapeake3BR,2BA$1.78
Robinson Overlook3 Bedroom/2 Bath3BR,2BA$1.32
Mission Place ApartmentsThe Guilford2BR,2BA$1.76
Aspen at Lake Trail1 Bedroom Den1BR,1BA$1.77
Lawyers Hill Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.73
Park View at Ellicott City IIOne-Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.63
Park View at Ellicott CityOne-Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.63

Frequently Asked Questions about Howard County

What type of rentals are currently available in Howard County?

There are currently 216 Apartments for Rent in Howard County, MD with pricing that ranges from $1,066 to $14,312. There are also 205 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Howard County ranging from $1,160 to $9,500.

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 $1,160 to $9,500 with an average monthly rent of $3,116.

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 $1,959 to $13,313, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,858 to $7,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,042 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $2,721.

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