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Apartments for Rent in Columbia MD

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Explore Rent Prices Near Columbia, MD

Columbia, MD’s average rent price is $2,008 per month. Compare rent prices and available listings in nearby cities to find better value or more options that fit your budget.

Average Rent
Fulton $2,640
Laurel $1,707
Ellicott City $2,075
Elkridge $2,011
Hanover $2,253

Average Monthly Rent is calculated using the average rent of active one-bedroom apartment listings.

Columbia, MD Apartments for Rent

Set between Baltimore and Washington, D.C., Columbia makes day-to-day life refreshingly simple. From US-29 and I-95 to nearby MARC stations in Dorsey, Savage, and Laurel, getting to major job centers is a breeze, and BWI is just a quick drive away. When you're browsing apartments for rent in Columbia, MD, you'll discover a thoughtfully planned community with three lakes (Kittamaqundi, Elkhorn, and Wilde), miles of paved paths, and a downtown area. The Merriweather District brings big-name shows to Merriweather Post Pavilion, The Mall in Columbia has your shopping and dining covered, and the Lakefront draws crowds for festivals and evening strolls—perfect if you're searching for apartments near Merriweather Post Pavilion or rentals close to the Lakefront.

Popular neighborhoods include Town Center for walkable homes by Lake Kittamaqundi, The Mall, and Merriweather; Wilde Lake for shaded trails, village shops, and proximity to Howard Community College; Oakland Mills for quick US-29 access and the playfields at Blandair Regional Park; Long Reach for the Columbia Art Center and neighborhood paths; Owen Brown for apartments by Lake Elkhorn and its scenic loop trail; Harper's Choice for Cedar Lane Park, sports fields, and the Columbia SportsPark; Hickory Ridge for rentals near the Robinson Nature Center and medical campuses; and Kings Contrivance for peaceful streets, the Patuxent Branch Trail, and speedy connections to MD-32 toward Fort Meade.

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Columbia, MD Rental Insights

Columbia, MD has limited transit options. A car is recommended for most errands and commutes.

Students renting in Columbia, MD have access to Howard Community College, CCBC Cantonsville, UMBC, and Bowie State University.

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