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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 $1,275. 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 Living1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,075
The SeasonsButtercup1BR,1BA$1,275
Waverly Gardens Senior Community (62+)1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,352
Robinson OverlookTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1,388
Monarch Mills ApartmentsLantana1BR,1BA$1,390

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Howard County, MD

As of September 21, 2025 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 4659 Montgomery Rd Model at 4659 Montgomery Rd, Unit Apt 2 starting at $2,400 with a $1.60 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.
Dorsey OverlookThe Centennial3BR,3BA$1.53
4659 Montgomery Rd, Unit Apt 24659 Montgomery Rd2BR,1BA$1.60
Verde at Howard Square EastMagnolia East2BR,2BA$1.92
Ellicott GroveB32BR,2BA$1.91
Orchard Club ApartmentsTwo Bed/ Two Bath Twin Master2BR,2BA$1.75
Autumn Crest2 Bedroom 1.5 Bath2BR,1.5BA$1.72
Robinson OverlookTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.44
Columbia Landing Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.84
The Timbers at Long Reach1 Bedroom, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.77
Selborne House of Dorsey Hall, Senior Living1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.85

Frequently Asked Questions about Howard County

What type of rentals are currently available in Howard County?

There are currently 200 Apartments for Rent in Howard County, MD with pricing that ranges from $360 to $5,673. There are also 154 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Howard County ranging from $850 to $8,800.

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 $8,800 with an average monthly rent of $3,657.

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 $492 to $4,350, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,000 to $4,775. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $900 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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