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Apartments for Rent in Columbia, MD under $1200

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  • 4 units available
    2 bd $1,027
    3 bd $1,189
    Base rent Income restricted
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    Sierra Woods

    4.5 (10)
    8712 Airybrink Lane #104, Columbia, MD 21045
    Apply online • Pet friendly
  • Rent specials
    1 bd $1,079
    Base rent Income restricted
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    Park View At Snowden River

    4.0 (3)
    8610 Snowden River Parkway, Columbia, MD 21045
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Fitness center

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  • 1 bd $1,161
    Total monthly cost Income restricted
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    Morningside Park

    9950 Guilford Road, Jessup, MD 20794
    Apply online • Pet friendly
  • 4 units available
    1 bd $1,150
    Base rent
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    The Kendale Apartments

    4.5 (1)
    1037 Maiden Choice Lane, BALTIMORE, MD 21229
    Apply online • Pet friendly
  • 4431 Alan Dr 2 Beds Apartment for Rent
    Only 3 units left
    2 bd $1,050+
    Base rent
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    Meadow Lane Apartments

    4431 Alan Dr, Baltimore, MD 21229
    Apply online • Pet friendly
  • 2435 Madison Ave 1-2 Beds Apartment for Rent
    Only 2 units left
    1 bd $1,100
    2 bd $1,200
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    2435 Madison Ave

    2435 Madison Ave, BALTIMORE, MD 21217
    Apply online • Pet friendly
  • Only 2 units left
    1 bd $1,080
    2 bd $1,050
    Base rent
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    2429 Madison Ave

    2429 Madison Ave, BALTIMORE, MD 21217
    Apply online • Pet friendly
  • Only 1 unit left
    1 bd $1,100
    2 bd $1,165
    Base rent
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    1009 Cloverdale Road

    1009 Cloverdale Road City, BALTIMORE, MD 21217
    Apply online • Pet friendly
  • Rent specials 9 units available
    Studio $1,025+
    Base rent
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    Vision On Lombard

    4.5 (5)
    301 W Lombard St, Baltimore, MD 21201
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Parking
  • Only 1 unit left
    2 bd $1,150
    Base rent
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    3611 Mount Pleasant Ave

    3611 Mt Pleasant Ave, Baltimore, MD 21224
    Apply online • Pet friendly
  • 1 bd $750
    Base rent
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    3470 Plumtree Drive, Unit 2

    3470 Plumtree Drive, Ellicott City, MD 21042
    In unit laundry • Dishwasher • Air conditioner
  • 2-10-city

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When were prices and availability in Columbia, MD last updated?

Prices and availability in Columbia, MD were last updated on 4 Oct 2026.

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What type of rental buildings are in Columbia, MD?

In Columbia 35% of the housing is rented out compared to 65% of homes are owned, according to the most recent Census Bureau estimates. 23% of Columbia's apartments are found in large buildings of 50 units or more, 72% are located in smaller apartment complexes with less than 50 units, and 5% are single-family rentals.

Search for apartments in Columbia, MD under $1,200

There’s more than one way to spend $1,200 on rent in Columbia, MD, so the first step is to start thinking about what you really want from your new home. Be mindful of what makes you tick. Look for 2 bedroom apartments for rent for less than $1,200 if you want to share your living space and don’t mind being further away from the city center. Search for 3 bedroom apartments if you’re moving in with family or planning to share part of your life and living expenses with more friends. If city bustle is what you live for, you might want to search for a studio or 1 bedroom apartment closer to the city center.

The perfect $1,200 rental near you

Don’t dismiss the idea of a studio just because it sounds small and featureless: studios come in many shapes and sizes, and it only takes a few strikes of creativity to go from drab to lively. If an all-in-one-room apartment spells total lack of privacy for you, have a look at the 1 bedroom apartments for rent in Columbia, MD. Customize your search by using more RentCafe filters. Decide what amenities you can’t live without and focus your search on the apartments that offer them. Are you bringing in a pet? Narrow your options to pet-friendly apartments for rent. Want more windows so that natural light floods your home? Hardwood floors or plush carpet in the living area? There are 12 apartments for rent below $1,200 in Columbia, MD for every taste. Decide what you need, stay focused, and you’re bound to find your perfect apartment in no time.