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443-291-5922
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Monthly Rent
$1,825 - $2,845
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Bedrooms
1 - 3 bd
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Bathrooms
1 - 2 ba
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Square Feet
735 - 1,100 sq ft
Autumn Columbia
Favorites
Highlights
- Porch
- Spa
- Fireplace
- Balcony
- Property Manager on Site
- Hardwood Floors
- Business Center
Pricing & Floor Plans
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ASH
$1,825 – $2,025
1 Bed
1 Bath
735 Sq Ft
$150 Deposit
4 Available units
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Unit 8943-8943-Lprice $2,025square feet 735availibility Apr 29
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Unit 8901-8901-Aprice $1,875square feet 735availibility Apr 30
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Unit 8945-8945-Dprice $1,825square feet 735availibility May 15
CHESTNUT
$2,125 – $2,375
2 Beds
1 Bath
918 Sq Ft
$150 Deposit
3 Available units
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Unit 8913-8913-Eprice $2,125square feet 918availibility Now
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Unit 8963-8963-Eprice $2,225square feet 918availibility Now
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Unit 8933-8933-Iprice $2,375square feet 918availibility Jun 12
CYPRESS
$2,175 – $2,375
2 Beds
2 Baths
966 Sq Ft
$150 Deposit
3 Available units
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Unit 8945-8945-Cprice $2,225square feet 966availibility Now
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Unit 8935-8935-Iprice $2,375square feet 966availibility Now
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Unit 8901-8901-Bprice $2,175square feet 966availibility May 16
ASH + DEN
$2,405
2 Beds
1 Bath
848 Sq Ft
$150 Deposit
1 Available unit
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Unit 8911-8911-Aprice $2,405square feet 848availibility Now
CHESTNUT DLX
$2,405
2 Beds
1 Bath
934 Sq Ft
$150 Deposit
1 Available unit
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Unit 8913-8913-Jprice $2,405square feet 934availibility Now
ASH
$1,825 – $2,025
1 Bed
1 Bath
735 Sq Ft
$150 Deposit
4 Available units
Unit
Base Price
Sq Ft
Availability
Unit Details
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Unit 8943-8943-Lprice $2,025square feet 735availibility Apr 29
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Unit 8901-8901-Aprice $1,875square feet 735availibility Apr 30
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Unit 8945-8945-Dprice $1,825square feet 735availibility May 15
CHESTNUT
$2,125 – $2,375
2 Beds
1 Bath
918 Sq Ft
$150 Deposit
3 Available units
Unit
Base Price
Sq Ft
Availability
Unit Details
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Unit 8913-8913-Eprice $2,125square feet 918availibility Now
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Unit 8963-8963-Eprice $2,225square feet 918availibility Now
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Unit 8933-8933-Iprice $2,375square feet 918availibility Jun 12
CYPRESS
$2,175 – $2,375
2 Beds
2 Baths
966 Sq Ft
$150 Deposit
3 Available units
Unit
Base Price
Sq Ft
Availability
Unit Details
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Unit 8945-8945-Cprice $2,225square feet 966availibility Now
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Unit 8935-8935-Iprice $2,375square feet 966availibility Now
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Unit 8901-8901-Bprice $2,175square feet 966availibility May 16
ASH + DEN
$2,405
2 Beds
1 Bath
848 Sq Ft
$150 Deposit
1 Available unit
Unit
Base Price
Sq Ft
Availability
Unit Details
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Unit 8911-8911-Aprice $2,405square feet 848availibility Now
CHESTNUT DLX
$2,405
2 Beds
1 Bath
934 Sq Ft
$150 Deposit
1 Available unit
Unit
Base Price
Sq Ft
Availability
Unit Details
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Unit 8913-8913-Jprice $2,405square feet 934availibility Now
* Price shown is base rent. Excludes user-selected optional fees and variable or usage-based fees and required charges due at or prior to move-in or at move-out.View Fees and Policies for details.
Price, availability, fees, and any applicable rent special are subject to change without notice.
* Square footage definitions vary. Displayed square footage is approximate.
Fees and Policies
The fees listed below are community-provided and may exclude utilities or add-ons. All payments are made directly to the property and are non-refundable unless otherwise specified.
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One-Time Basics
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Due at Application
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Application Fee Per ApplicantCharged per applicant.$25
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Due at Application
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Dogs
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One-Time Pet FeeMax of 2. Charged per pet.$500
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Monthly Pet FeeMax of 2. Charged per pet.$50 / mo
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Cats
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One-Time Pet FeeMax of 2. Charged per pet.$500
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Monthly Pet FeeMax of 2. Charged per pet.$50 / mo
100 lbs. Weight LimitComments -
Property Fee Disclaimer: Based on community-supplied data and independent market research. Subject to change without notice. May exclude fees for mandatory or optional services and usage-based utilities.
Details
Lease Options
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12 mo
Property Information
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Built in 1984
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168 units/3 stories
Specialty Housing Details
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This property is intended and operated for occupancy by students, faculty and staff in higher education, but applications from individuals not involved in higher education may be accepted.
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About Autumn Columbia
Columbia has long been recognized as a great place to live the good life. Case in point: Money Magazine named Columbia the #1 place to live in 2016, not just in Maryland, but in the entire country. And for good reason. Columbia comprises 10 villages that are home to diverse businesses, vibrant economies, some of the nation's best schools, and an idyllic location that's close enough - and far enough - from the hustle in Baltimore and DC. Enter AutumnColumbia, a gem of an apartment community located in the heart of King's Contrivance Village. Here, you're awesomely close to huge employment hubs just off of I-95, great shopping, dining, and, of course, the aforementioned award-winning schools. From Starbucks runs to your morning commute, getting around town is easy from Autumn Columbia. It's the best of connected living. The great location is just the start. Our apartment homes are planned to get the royal treatment with a full-scale renovation including newly redesigned kitchens, stainless steel appliances, quartz counters, new lighting and fixtures, and vinyl wood flooring in select homes. Finishes are designed to be on par with brand-new luxury apartments on the inside, where they count. The amenities are planned to get the once-over, too, with an updated clubhouse offering hang-out-worthy spaces, free wi-fi, and coffee bar. Telecommuters rejoice - this is some great work-from-home space. The pool area is always the heart of any community, so we're giving it some serious love with new lounging. We also plan to focus on the center of your workouts by redesigning the fitness center with all new equipment. Autumn Columbia's team is trained to be friendly experts, with the know-how to help you find the apartment you want - and make sure you're happy long after you move in. So, exhale. We got this. Best of all, you can have the location, the apartments and high-touch service at Autumn Columbia - all at a great value. Connect with us to see what live is like at Autumn Columbia. Leasing one-, two- and three-bedroom homes. One is just right for you.
Autumn Columbia is an apartment community located in Howard County and the 21046 ZIP Code. This area is served by the Howard County Public Schools attendance zone.
Unique Features
- Additional private storage
- Breakfast bar with ample storage and seating
- Breakfast bar with granite countertops and seating
- Ceiling fans*
- Chic stainless steel appliances
- Contemporary feel with quartz countertops and custom cabinetry
- Contemporary lighting and fixtures
- Cozy bedrooms with wall-to-wall carpeting
- Elegant stainless steel appliances
- Individual washer and dryer
- Kitchen faucet with pull-down spray head
- Kitchens with open layouts, custom white or tan cabinets, quartz or granite counters, and backsplash
- Large, open kitchen with subway tile backsplash
- Lavish oversized closets
- Luxury Vinyl Tile
- Natural light floods these open floor plans
- Natural light lights up these open floor plans
- One, two-, and three-bedroom apartment homes
- Oversized closets with custom shelving
- Pets are people too! Dog- and cat-friendly
- Plush bedrooms with wall-to-wall carpeting
- Private porches and balconies
- Redesigned Kitchen and Baths
- Serene bathrooms with spa-like soaking tubs
- Stay cozy with wood burning fireplaces*
- Updated kitchen faucet with pull down spray head
- Wired for WiFi and cable
- Wired for Wi-fi and cable*
Community Amenities
Fitness Center
Playground
Business Center
Lounge
- Property Manager on Site
- Business Center
- Lounge
- Fitness Center
- Spa
- Playground
Apartment Features
Washer/Dryer
High Speed Internet Access
Hardwood Floors
Granite Countertops
- High Speed Internet Access
- Wi-Fi
- Washer/Dryer
- Ceiling Fans
- Smoke Free
- Fireplace
- Granite Countertops
- Stainless Steel Appliances
- Kitchen
- Quartz Countertops
- Hardwood Floors
- Balcony
- Porch
8909 Early April Way,
Columbia,
MD
21046
Nestled between Baltimore and Washington DC, King’s Contrivance is Columbia’s southernmost village. Established in 1977, King’s Contrivance consists of three neighborhoods—Macgill’s Common, Huntington, and Dickinson. Each of these neighborhoods contain a community swimming pool for residents to enjoy.
Locals also gather at the King’s Contrivance Village Center, which offers an array of diverse restaurants, stores, and offices. King’s Contrivance is convenient to a number of area shopping destinations as well, including Historic Savage Mill, Laurel Shopping Center, Dobbin Center, and the landmark Mall in Columbia.
King’s Contrivance is largely residential, providing a bevy of single-family homes, townhouses, and apartments for rent. Quick access to I-95, Columbia Pike, and Patuxent Freeway connects King’s Contrivance to a wide variety of area destinations.
Learn more about living in Kings Contrivance
Average Prices by Area
Compare neighborhood and city base rent averages by bedroom.
| Kings Contrivance | Columbia, MD | |
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| Studio | - | $1,918 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,668 | $1,894 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $2,074 | $2,171 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $2,435 | $2,706 |
Amenities
- Property Manager on Site
- Business Center
- Lounge
- Fitness Center
- Spa
- Playground
- Additional private storage
- Breakfast bar with ample storage and seating
- Breakfast bar with granite countertops and seating
- Ceiling fans*
- Chic stainless steel appliances
- Contemporary feel with quartz countertops and custom cabinetry
- Contemporary lighting and fixtures
- Cozy bedrooms with wall-to-wall carpeting
- Elegant stainless steel appliances
- Individual washer and dryer
- Kitchen faucet with pull-down spray head
- Kitchens with open layouts, custom white or tan cabinets, quartz or granite counters, and backsplash
- Large, open kitchen with subway tile backsplash
- Lavish oversized closets
- Luxury Vinyl Tile
- Natural light floods these open floor plans
- Natural light lights up these open floor plans
- One, two-, and three-bedroom apartment homes
- Oversized closets with custom shelving
- Pets are people too! Dog- and cat-friendly
- Plush bedrooms with wall-to-wall carpeting
- Private porches and balconies
- Redesigned Kitchen and Baths
- Serene bathrooms with spa-like soaking tubs
- Stay cozy with wood burning fireplaces*
- Updated kitchen faucet with pull down spray head
- Wired for WiFi and cable
- Wired for Wi-fi and cable*
- High Speed Internet Access
- Wi-Fi
- Washer/Dryer
- Ceiling Fans
- Smoke Free
- Fireplace
- Granite Countertops
- Stainless Steel Appliances
- Kitchen
- Quartz Countertops
- Hardwood Floors
- Balcony
- Porch
Expenses
Recurring
Cat Rent
$50
Dog Rent
$50
One-Time
Cat Fee
$500
Dog Fee
$500
Office Hours
443-291-5922
| Monday | 9:30am - 5:30pm |
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| Tuesday | 9:30am - 5:30pm |
| Wednesday | 9:30am - 5:30pm |
| Thursday | 9:30am - 5:30pm |
| Friday | 9:30am - 4:30pm |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
Education
| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
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| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 9 min | 4.5 mi | |
| Drive: | 19 min | 12.6 mi | |
| Drive: | 20 min | 13.1 mi | |
| Drive: | 28 min | 17.6 mi |
Autumn Columbia is within 9 minutes or 4.5 miles from Howard Community College. It is also near CCBC Cantonsville and UMBC.
Schools
Public Middle School
Grades 6-8
591 Students
Nearby
Public High School
Grades 9-12
1,287 Students
Attendance Zone
Private Elementary & Middle School
Grades K-8
235 Students
Nearby
School data provided by
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The GreatSchools Rating helps parents compare schools within a state based on a variety of school quality indicators and provides a helpful picture of how effectively each school serves all of its students. Ratings are on a scale of 1 (below average) to 10 (above average) and can include test scores, college readiness, academic progress, advanced courses, equity, discipline and attendance data. We also advise parents to visit schools, consider other information on school performance and programs, and consider family needs as part of the school selection process.
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Transportation options available in Columbia include Dorsey, located 9.0 miles from Autumn Columbia. Autumn Columbia is near Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall, located 15.3 miles or 22 minutes away, and Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl, located 29.8 miles or 48 minutes away.
| Transit / Subway | Distance | ||
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| Transit / Subway | Distance | ||
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Drive: | 14 min | 9.0 mi |
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Drive: | 22 min | 15.4 mi |
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Drive: | 23 min | 15.5 mi |
| Commuter Rail | Distance | ||
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| Commuter Rail | Distance | ||
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Drive: | 10 min | 5.8 mi |
| Drive: | 13 min | 6.7 mi | |
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Drive: | 13 min | 6.9 mi |
| Drive: | 13 min | 7.0 mi | |
| Drive: | 14 min | 9.1 mi |
| Airports | Distance | ||
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Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall
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Drive: | 22 min | 15.3 mi |
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Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl
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Drive: | 48 min | 29.8 mi |
Getting Around
What do Walkability, Transit, Drivability, and Bikeability mean?
Walkability measures the walking distance to day-to-day needs.
Transit measures access to public transportation.
Drivability measures congestion, parking availability, and access to major roads.
Bikeability measures the suitability for cycling.
How It Works
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
40
/ 100
Limited Public Transit
Transit
30
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Very Bikeable
Bikeability
80
/ 100
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What do Walkability, Transit, Drivability, and Bikeability mean?
Walkability measures the walking distance to day-to-day needs.
Transit measures access to public transportation.
Drivability measures congestion, parking availability, and access to major roads.
Bikeability measures the suitability for cycling.
How It Works
Active
Soundscore™
77
/ 100
Traffic
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HowLoud What is a Sound Score Rating? A Sound Score Rating aggregates noise caused by vehicle traffic, airplane traffic and local sources. How It WorksTime and distance from Autumn Columbia.
| Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
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| Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 4 min | 1.3 mi | |
| Drive: | 4 min | 1.5 mi | |
| Drive: | 5 min | 2.2 mi |
Autumn Columbia has 3 shopping centers within 2.2 miles, which is about a 5-minute drive. The miles and minutes will be for the farthest away property.
| Parks and Recreation | Distance | ||
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| Parks and Recreation | Distance | ||
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Clark's Elioak Farm
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Drive: | 14 min | 8.5 mi |
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Browns Bridge Recreation Area
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Drive: | 17 min | 9.6 mi |
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Fairland Regional Park
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Drive: | 15 min | 9.7 mi |
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Patuxent Research Refuge - North Tract
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Drive: | 18 min | 10.3 mi |
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Maydale Conservation Park and Nature Center
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Drive: | 21 min | 12.9 mi |
Autumn Columbia has 5 parks within 12.9 miles, including Clark's Elioak Farm, Browns Bridge Recreation Area, and Fairland Regional Park.
| Hospitals | Distance | ||
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| Hospitals | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 10 min | 5.0 mi | |
| Drive: | 15 min | 10.0 mi | |
| Drive: | 23 min | 14.7 mi |
Autumn Columbia has 3 hospitals within 14.7 miles, the nearest is Howard County General Hospital which is 5.0 miles away and a 10 minute drive.
| Military Bases | Distance | ||
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| Military Bases | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 17 min | 10.1 mi | |
| Drive: | 22 min | 13.8 mi | |
| Drive: | 22 min | 14.6 mi |
Autumn Columbia has 3 military bases within 14.6 miles, the nearest is Fort George Meade which is 10.1 miles away and a 17 minute drive.
Autumn Columbia Photos
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Autumn Columbia
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Alister Columbia | B1 | 2BD-1BA
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Reimagined kitchen with custom shaker style cabinetry and black pulls
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Redesigned fitness center with upgraded equipment
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Redesigned bathrooms with chic tiles and custom shower niche
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Upgraded, Open Concept Kitchen and Dining Area at Autumn Columbia apartments.
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Work or play in this updated business center
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Beautiful Updated Kitchen with Open Concept Floorplan
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Bedroom at Autumn Columbia Apartments
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Does Autumn Columbia have in-unit laundry?
Autumn Columbia has units with in‑unit washers and dryers, making laundry day simple for residents.
What utilities are included in rent at Autumn Columbia?
Utilities are not included in rent. Residents should plan to set up and pay for all services separately.
Is parking available at Autumn Columbia?
Contact this property for parking details.
Which floor plans are available, and what are the price ranges?
Autumn Columbia has one to three-bedrooms with rent ranges from $1,825/mo. to $2,845/mo.
Is Autumn Columbia pet-friendly?
Yes, Autumn Columbia welcomes pets. Breed restrictions, weight limits, and additional fees may apply. View this property's pet policy.
How much income do I need to rent at Autumn Columbia?
A good rule of thumb is to spend no more than 30% of your gross income on rent. Based on the lowest available rent of $1,825 for a one-bedroom, you would need to earn about $73,000 per year to qualify. Want to double-check your budget? Calculate how much rent you can afford with our Rent Affordability Calculator.
Does Autumn Columbia have move-in specials?
Autumn Columbia is offering Specials for eligible applicants, with rental rates starting at $1,825.
Does Autumn Columbia offer Matterport 3D tours?
Yes! Autumn Columbia offers 10 Matterport 3D Tours. Explore different floor plans and see unit level details, all without leaving home.
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address. Transit Score® measures access to public transit. Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
What is a Sound Score Rating?
A Sound Score Rating aggregates noise caused by vehicle traffic, airplane traffic and local sources.
8909 Early April Way
Columbia, MD 21046