This single-floor space is designed with an open-concept layout that seamlessly connects the kitchen and living areas. The kitchen is anchored by a generous countertop with a double stainless steel sink, complemented by rich dark cabinetry beneath. A structural column adds architectural character to the space while maintaining the open flow between areas. Recessed ceiling lights and a track lighting system provide versatile illumination throughout the kitchen zone. The neutral beige and green-toned walls create a calm, welcoming ambiance across the entire floor. The adjoining living area benefits from natural light streaming through a window fitted with blinds, lending the space a bright and airy feel. Tile flooring in the kitchen transitions into the living space, offering both practicality and visual continuity. A doorway visible from the kitchen leads to a utility or laundry area, adding functional value to the layout. The overall design emphasizes clean lines, practical functionality, and a cohesive, understated aesthetic that makes the space feel organized and easy to move through.
Orchard Meadows Apartment Homes
3421 Sonia Trl,
Ellicott City,
MD
21043
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Total Monthly Price
$1,985 - $2,350
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Bedrooms
1 - 2 bd
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Bathrooms
1 - 2 ba
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Square Feet
800 - 1,126 sq ft
Highlights
- Top Rated by Renters
- English and Spanish Speaking Staff
- Waterfront
- Bay Window
- Den
- Porch
- High Ceilings
- Pool
- Walk-In Closets
Pricing & Floor Plans
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Unit 3410-106price $1,985square feet 800availibility Jun 11
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Unit 3411-101price $1,985square feet 800availibility Jul 15
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Unit 3411-102price $2,035square feet 860availibility Now
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Unit 3150-301price $2,125square feet 914availibility Jul 14
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Unit 3201-312price $2,150square feet 1,000availibility Jun 5
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Unit 3209-310price $2,150square feet 1,000availibility Jun 30
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Unit 3207-311price $2,150square feet 1,000availibility Jun 30
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Unit 3320-206price $2,220square feet 1,100availibility Now
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Unit 3300-207price $2,250square feet 1,100availibility Jul 31
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Unit 3410-106price $1,985square feet 800availibility Jun 11
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Unit 3411-101price $1,985square feet 800availibility Jul 15
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Unit 3411-102price $2,035square feet 860availibility Now
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Unit 3150-301price $2,125square feet 914availibility Jul 14
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Unit 3201-312price $2,150square feet 1,000availibility Jun 5
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Unit 3209-310price $2,150square feet 1,000availibility Jun 30
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Unit 3207-311price $2,150square feet 1,000availibility Jun 30
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Unit 3320-206price $2,220square feet 1,100availibility Now
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Unit 3300-207price $2,250square feet 1,100availibility Jul 31
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. Use the Cost Calculator to determine costs based on your needs.
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Utilities & Essentials
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High Speed Internet AccessCharged per unit.Included in Rent
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Trash Admin FeeCharged per unit.Included in Rent
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Utility - Water/SewerCharged per unit. Payable to 3rd PartyUsage-Based
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Utility - ElectricCharged per unit. Payable to 3rd PartyUsage-Based
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Utility - GasCharged per unit. Payable to 3rd PartyUsage-Based
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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 Move-In
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Security Deposit - RefundableCharged per unit.$500 - $1,000
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Due at Application
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Dogs
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Monthly Pet FeeMax of 2. Charged per pet.$40 / mo
0 lbs. Weight Limit, Pet interview, Spayed/NeuteredRestrictions:Any mixes of the following breeds are not permitted: Rottweiler, Dobermans, Chows, Pit Bulls and German Shepherds. If the Management Office determines your pet to be aggressive, your pet may not be allowed at our community.Read More Read LessComments -
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Cats
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Pet FeeMax of 2. Charged per pet.$40 / mo
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Other Pets
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Pet DepositCharged per unit.$400
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Mailbox Key / Gym Key Fob ReplacementCharged per occurrence.$35 / occurrence
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
Utilities Included
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Trash Removal
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Internet
Lease Options
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12 mo
Property Information
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Built in 2012
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240 units/4 stories
Matterport 3D Tours
About Orchard Meadows Apartment Homes
Welcome to our Certified GREEN community, Orchard Meadows. Built to a high standard of energy efficiency and environmental responsibility, the community offers a superior level of comfort and value. In addition to its ideal location, just minutes from historic Ellicott City, Orchard Meadows is just 5 minutes from downtown Columbia, a vibrant city featuring Columbia Mall, Merrieweather Post Pavillion, the Johns Hopkins Columbia Medical Center, and the iconic Columbia Lakefront. There is also easy access to nearby transportation hubs including Interstate-70, Interstate-95, Route 29, and Route 100 as well as Maryland commuter rail service, MARC. The community is also in close proximity to schools and multiple shopping and dining destinations. Among the long list of standard features, each apartment home has 9' ceilings, open floorplans, designer appointments and is equipped with full-size washers & dryers. Plus all building entrances are access controlled and equipped with elevators, trash compactors and beautifully appointed lobbies. And don't forget the Clubhouse, 24/7 fitness center and pool!
Orchard Meadows Apartment Homes is an apartment community located in Howard County and the 21043 ZIP Code. This area is served by the Howard County Public Schools attendance zone.
Unique Features
- Air Conditioner
- Bark Park
- BBQ/Picnic Area
- Bike Share
- Dishwasher
- Elevator Access
- Fire Pit
- Flexible Lease Options
- Full-sized Energy Star® Washers & Dryers
- Garbage Disposal
- High-Speed Internet Included
- Large Closets
- Microwave
- Mini Blinds
- Nine Foot Ceilings
- Patio or Balcony
- Pet Friendly
- Raised Panel Wood Doors
- Renovated Kitchens - Updated Appliances!
- Smart Home Technology
- Window Coverings
Community Amenities
Pool
Fitness Center
Elevator
Concierge
- Package Service
- Maintenance on site
- Property Manager on Site
- Concierge
- 24 Hour Access
- Recycling
- Online Services
- Key Fob Entry
- Elevator
- Business Center
- Clubhouse
- Disposal Chutes
- Fitness Center
- Pool
- Playground
- Grill
- Picnic Area
- Waterfront
- Dog Park
Apartment Features
Washer/Dryer
Air Conditioning
Dishwasher
High Speed Internet Access
Walk-In Closets
Island Kitchen
Microwave
Refrigerator
Indoor Features
- High Speed Internet Access
- Wi-Fi
- Washer/Dryer
- Air Conditioning
- Heating
- Cable Ready
- Tub/Shower
- Intercom
- Sprinkler System
Kitchen Features & Appliances
- Dishwasher
- Disposal
- Ice Maker
- Pantry
- Island Kitchen
- Kitchen
- Microwave
- Oven
- Range
- Refrigerator
- Freezer
- Gas Range
Model Details
- Carpet
- Vinyl Flooring
- Dining Room
- High Ceilings
- Family Room
- Den
- Bay Window
- Views
- Walk-In Closets
- Linen Closet
- Window Coverings
- Large Bedrooms
- Balcony
- Patio
- Porch
Ellicott City is the county seat of Howard County, Maryland, and holds a distinction few communities can claim — its historic downtown sits around the oldest surviving railroad station in the United States, built in 1830 as the first terminus of the original B&O Railroad line. Positioned between Baltimore and Washington, D.C., the community blends preserved 18th- and 19th-century architecture with newer residential development that fans out across 31 square miles of rolling Maryland terrain. Fort Meade and BWI Airport are within easy reach, giving the area a steady economic foundation alongside Howard County's well-regarded school system.
Neighborhoods here shift noticeably depending on where you land. The Route 40 corridor offers a lively stretch of international markets and eateries, while the Long Gate area provides a more suburban feel with convenient access to retail and major commuter routes.
Learn more about living in Ellicott City- Package Service
- Maintenance on site
- Property Manager on Site
- Concierge
- 24 Hour Access
- Recycling
- Online Services
- Key Fob Entry
- Elevator
- Business Center
- Clubhouse
- Disposal Chutes
- Grill
- Picnic Area
- Waterfront
- Dog Park
- Fitness Center
- Pool
- Playground
- Air Conditioner
- Bark Park
- BBQ/Picnic Area
- Bike Share
- Dishwasher
- Elevator Access
- Fire Pit
- Flexible Lease Options
- Full-sized Energy Star® Washers & Dryers
- Garbage Disposal
- High-Speed Internet Included
- Large Closets
- Microwave
- Mini Blinds
- Nine Foot Ceilings
- Patio or Balcony
- Pet Friendly
- Raised Panel Wood Doors
- Renovated Kitchens - Updated Appliances!
- Smart Home Technology
- Window Coverings
- High Speed Internet Access
- Wi-Fi
- Washer/Dryer
- Air Conditioning
- Heating
- Cable Ready
- Tub/Shower
- Intercom
- Sprinkler System
- Dishwasher
- Disposal
- Ice Maker
- Pantry
- Island Kitchen
- Kitchen
- Microwave
- Oven
- Range
- Refrigerator
- Freezer
- Gas Range
- Carpet
- Vinyl Flooring
- Dining Room
- High Ceilings
- Family Room
- Den
- Bay Window
- Views
- Walk-In Closets
- Linen Closet
- Window Coverings
- Large Bedrooms
- Balcony
- Patio
- Porch
| Monday | 9am - 4:30pm |
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| Tuesday | 9am - 4:30pm |
| Wednesday | 9am - 4:30pm |
| Thursday | 9am - 4:30pm |
| Friday | 9am - 4:30pm |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
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| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 17 min | 7.3 mi | |
| Drive: | 13 min | 8.1 mi | |
| Drive: | 19 min | 9.0 mi | |
| Drive: | 24 min | 11.2 mi |
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Transportation options available in Ellicott City include Dorsey, located 10.5 miles from Orchard Meadows Apartment Homes. Orchard Meadows Apartment Homes is near Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall, located 17.0 miles or 24 minutes away, and Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl, located 35.5 miles or 55 minutes away.
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| Transit / Subway | Distance | ||
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Drive: | 16 min | 10.5 mi |
| Drive: | 20 min | 11.6 mi | |
| Drive: | 22 min | 11.9 mi | |
| Drive: | 21 min | 12.4 mi | |
| Drive: | 23 min | 13.2 mi |
| Commuter Rail | Distance | ||
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| Commuter Rail | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 17 min | 10.1 mi | |
| Drive: | 17 min | 10.1 mi | |
| Drive: | 16 min | 10.6 mi | |
| Drive: | 16 min | 10.6 mi | |
| Drive: | 20 min | 11.9 mi |
| Airports | Distance | ||
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| Airports | Distance | ||
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Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall
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Drive: | 24 min | 17.0 mi |
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Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl
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Drive: | 55 min | 35.5 mi |
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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.
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| Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
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| Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
| Walk: | 15 min | 0.8 mi | |
| Walk: | 19 min | 1.0 mi | |
| Drive: | 2 min | 1.2 mi |
| Parks and Recreation | Distance | ||
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| Parks and Recreation | Distance | ||
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Benjamin Banneker Historical Park and Museum
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Drive: | 10 min | 4.1 mi |
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Clark's Elioak Farm
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Drive: | 9 min | 5.8 mi |
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Mt Pleasant - Howard County Conservancy
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Drive: | 10 min | 5.8 mi |
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Banneker Planetarium
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Drive: | 17 min | 7.3 mi |
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Patapsco Valley State Park
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Drive: | 22 min | 11.4 mi |
| Hospitals | Distance | ||
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| Hospitals | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 13 min | 7.0 mi | |
| Drive: | 13 min | 7.4 mi | |
| Drive: | 14 min | 9.5 mi |
| Military Bases | Distance | ||
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| Military Bases | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 29 min | 17.3 mi | |
| Drive: | 42 min | 28.8 mi | |
| Drive: | 49 min | 32.2 mi |
Orchard Meadows Apartment Homes Photos
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Orchard Meadows Apartment Homes
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Orchard Meadows
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BBQ Area
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Pool
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BBQ Area
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Leasing Office
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Living Area
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Kitchen
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Kitchen
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This property has units with in‑unit washers and dryers, making laundry day simple for residents.
Select utilities are included in rent at this property, including trash removal and internet. Residents are responsible for any other utilities not listed.
Contact this property for parking details.
This property has one to two-bedrooms with rent ranges from $1,985/mo. to $2,350/mo.
Yes, this property welcomes pets. Breed restrictions, weight limits, and additional fees may apply. View this property's pet policy.
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 $1,985 for a one-bedroom, you would need to earn about $79,400 per year to qualify. Want to double-check your budget? Calculate how much rent you can afford with our Rent Affordability Calculator.
This property is offering Specials for eligible applicants, with rental rates starting at $1,985.
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3421 Sonia Trl
Ellicott City, MD 21043