Dorsey Overlook
9580 Old Route 108,
Ellicott City, MD 21042
$3,300 - $4,800
3 Beds
Rental Market Trends in Columbia, MD
What is the average rent in Columbia, MD?
$1,882/month
Average Rent
770 Sq Ft
Average Apartment Size
-0.4%
Decrease in the Last Year
As of September 2025, the average rent in Columbia, MD is $1,882 per month. For comparison, the national average rent price in the US is currently $1,640/month, which means Columbia rent prices are 15% higher than the national average. When you rent an apartment in Columbia, you can expect to pay about $1,875 per month for a studio, $1,882 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $2,178 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $2,750 or more.
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How much has average rent changed in Columbia, MD?
In the past year, rent has decreased by 0.4%, which averages out to $7 less per month.
Market Trends Over Time
The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Columbia?
Based on current rent prices, Phelps Luck, Stevens Forest and Talbot Springs North are the most affordable neighborhoods in Columbia.
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What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Columbia?
Based on current rent prices, Downtown Columbia, Banneker Place Condominiums and Hickory Ridge are the most expensive neighborhoods in Columbia.
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Which Columbia neighborhoods have the most rentals available?
The neighborhoods in Columbia with the most apartments available are Downtown Columbia, Hickory Ridge and Wilde Lake .
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What salary do I need to live comfortably in Columbia, MD?
Because the average rent in Columbia is $1,882, you’ll want to make about $6,273 per month or $75,276 per year. The general guideline is to pay no more than 30 percent of your monthly income on rent. However, you’ll want to consider additional factors, such as your monthly bills and other expenses. Use our rent affordability calculator to help determine how much to budget for rent.
How does Columbia, MD compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?
Use the tool below to compare Columbia, MD to other nearby cities and neighborhoods. The Apartments.com neighborhood guides provide you with insight into the area’s transportation, things to do, and more.
Studio
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$1,876/month
One Bedroom
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$2,166/month
Two Bedroom
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$2,773/month
Three Bedroom
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$3,370/month
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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.
* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.