Bowling Brook Apartments
9000 Stebbing Way,
Laurel, MD 20723
$1,948 - $2,743
1-2 Beds
Columbia
Columbia, MD
Area Guide
Baltimore suburb celebrates diversity and nature.
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Columbia is a lush, inclusive community situated about halfway between Baltimore and Washington, DC. A particularly unique aspect of Columbia is its planning, which celebrates socioeconomic diversity. Ranked Money Magazine’s #1 Small City to Live In, Columbia is the second most populous city in Maryland after Baltimore.
Full of trees and natural features, Columbia takes great pride in its natural beauty. Popular outdoor venues in Columbia include Lake Kittamaqundi, Centennial Park, Lake Elkhorn Park, and Robinson Nature Center. Columbia is also home to the expansive Mall in Columbia, boasting high-end department stores and over 200 specialty shops. Plays, concerts, and dance performances are always happening at Jim Rouse Theatre and Performing Arts Center.
Should you seek the excitement of a bigger city, Columbia sits just 20 miles south of Baltimore and 29 miles north of Washington, DC. Access to Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Airport as well as I-95 and U.S. 29 makes traveling and commuting from Columbia simple.
Explore the City
The black-eyed Susan is the Maryland state flower
Explore the natural beauty in Columbia's nearby parks
Rent Trends
As of September 2025, the average apartment rent in Columbia, MD is $1,869 for a studio, $1,881 for one bedroom, $2,175 for two bedrooms, and $2,739 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Columbia has decreased by -0.4% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,881/month
770 Sq Ft
House
$3,464/month
2,892 Sq Ft
Condo
$1,780/month
919 Sq Ft
Townhome
$3,005/month
1,404 Sq Ft
Transportation
47
Car-Dependent
out of 100 WalkScore® Rating
This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.
35
Some Transit
out of 100 TransitScore® Rating
You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.
40
Somewhat Bikeable
out of 100 BikeScore® Rating
You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.
Schools
Public
Grades K-5
543 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
746 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
612 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
592 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
489 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
611 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
598 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
497 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
475 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,467 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,287 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,341 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,714 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,401 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Clark's Elioak Farm
- Browns Bridge Recreation Area
- Brighton Dam's Azalea Garden
- Pigtail Recreation Area
- Benjamin Banneker Historical Park and Museum
Transit / Subway
Commuter Rail
Military Bases
Airports
- Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall
- Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in September 2025.