Cheap Apartments for Rent in Howard County, MD
Apartments Under $800
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1 bd $750Base rent3470 Plumtree Drive, Ellicott City, MD 21042Dishwasher • Air conditioner • Washer/Dryer
Apartments Under $1,600
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1 bd $1,547+2 bd $1,632+Base rent4.0 (2)7234 Montgomery Road, Elkridge, MD 21075Apply online • Pet friendly • In unit laundry
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1 bd $1,5502 bd $1,720Base rent4.0 (13)8782 Cloudleap Court, Columbia, MD 21045Apply online • Pet friendly • Dishwasher
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Studio $1,599+1 bd $1,560+2 bd $1,955+Base rent4.5 (3)5764 Stevens Forest Road, Columbia, MD 21045Apply online • Pet friendly • Fitness center
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Apartments Under $1,700
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1 bd $1,650+2 bd $1,795+Base rent4.5 (21)7525 Murray Hill Road, Columbia, MD 21046Apply online • Pet friendly
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1 bd $1,685+3 bd $2,559Total monthly cost7260 Eden Brook Drive, Columbia, MD 21046Apply online • Pet friendly
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1 bd $1,689+2 bd $1,789Base rent5980 Turnabout Lane #4, Columbia, MD 21044Apply online • Pet friendly • Parking
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Apartments Under $1,800
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1 bd $1,7452 bd $1,925+3 bd $2,295+Base rent4.5 (28)5361 Brook Way, Columbia, MD 21044Apply online • Pet friendly • Patio/Balcony
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1 bd $1,7802 bd $2,200+Base rent4.0 (49)3005 Oak Green Circle, Ellicott City, MD 21043Apply online • Pet friendly • Fitness center
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Apartments Under $2,000
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2 bd $1,901+Base rent4.0 (13)5029 Columbia Road, Columbia, MD 21044Apply online • Pet friendly • Pool
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1 bd $1,931+2 bd $2,142+Total monthly cost4.0 (9)8600 Cobblefield Drive, Columbia, MD 21045Apply online • Pet friendly
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Frequently asked questions
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Howard County, MD?
The price range of a cheap apartment is between $750 and $3,595.
How many cheap rentals are available in Howard County, MD on RentCafe?
There are 158 cheap rentals available on RentCafe. Prices and availability in Howard County, MD were last updated on 3 Aug 2026.
What is the average size of a cheap apartment in Howard County, MD?
The average Howard County, MD cheap apartment size is 987 sq. ft.
What are the advantages of renting a cheap apartment in Howard County, MD?
Cheap apartments in Howard County, MD are usually less expensive, smaller, and easier to maintain. They also come with lower utility costs.
What are the downsides of renting a cheap apartment in Howard County, MD?
A cheap apartment in Howard County, MD offers little storage space and fewer amenities compared to other apartments.
Looking for a cheap apartment for rent in Howard County, MD? With RentCafe, finding an affordable apartment in Howard County, MD has never been easier. We feature 118 low-priced rentals directly from property managers, with rents lower than the Howard County, MD average. What is a cheap rent in Howard County, MD? The average apartment rent in Howard County is $2,179 per month so any rental south of $1,743 would be considered cheap here. On RentCafe, Howard County, MD rents go as low as $750/mo.