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    10101 Governor Warfield Parkway, Columbia, MD 21044
    1 BED $2,605+
    2 BEDS $3,720+
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    12290 Green Meadow Dr., Columbia, MD 21044
    1 BED $2,077+
    2 BEDS $2,387+
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    10000 Town Center Avenue, Columbia, MD 21044
    1 BED $2,131+
    2 BEDS $2,474+
    3 BEDS $3,391+
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    10799 Hickory Ridge Road, Columbia, MD 21044
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    7080 Cradlerock Way, Columbia, MD 21045
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    5361 Brook Way, Columbia, MD 21044
    1 BED $1,828+
    2 BEDS $1,773+
    3 BEDS $2,300+
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    5890 Stevens Forest Road #2, Columbia, MD 21045
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    8600 Cobblefield Drive, Columbia, MD 21045
    1 BED $1,718+
    2 BEDS $1,834+
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    12215 Little Patuxent Parkway, Columbia, MD 21044
    1 BED $1,776+
    2 BEDS $1,908+
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    5029 Columbia Road, Columbia, MD 21044
    1 BED $1,651
    2 BEDS $2,085+
    3 BEDS $2,590
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    7410 Grace Drive, Columbia, MD 21044
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    3 BEDS $1,616
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    8782 Cloudleap Court, Columbia, MD 21045
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    2 BEDS $1,640
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    7260 Eden Brook Drive, Columbia, MD 21046
    1 BED $1,612+
    2 BEDS $1,859+
    3 BEDS $2,400+
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    7525 Murray Hill Road, Columbia, MD 21046
    1 BED $1,549
    2 BEDS $1,849
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    7310 Eden Brook Dr, Columbia, MD 21046
    1 BED $1,549
    2 BEDS $1,824+
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    10401 Twin Rivers Rd., Columbia, MD 21044
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    1 BED $1,930
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    5980 Turnabout Lane #4, Columbia, MD 21044
    1 BED $1,649+
    2 BEDS $1,819+
    3 BEDS $2,349
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    5764 Stevens Forest Road, Columbia, MD 21045
    1 BED $1,490+
    2 BEDS $1,749+
    3 BEDS $2,125+
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    9650 Whiteacre Rd Ste 4, Columbia, MD 21045
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    1 BED $1,535
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    11608 Little Patuxent Parkway, Columbia, MD 21044
    1 BED $1,715+
    2 BEDS $2,150+
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    7070 Cradlerock Way, Columbia, MD 21045
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    1 BED $1,294
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    8610 Snowden River Parkway, Columbia, MD 21045
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    1 BED $1,079
    2 BEDS $1,288
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    5533 Harpers Farm Road, Columbia, MD 21044
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    5495 Cedar Lane, Columbia, MD 21044
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    8712 Airybrink Lane #104, Columbia, MD 21045
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Columbia, MD rent trends

Rental prices in Columbia, MD have decreased by 1.32% over the past year. The average rent moved from $2,183 to $2,154.

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Compared to the national average rent of $1,750, the average rent in Columbia, MD is $2,154.

Average rent in Columbia, MD

$2,154/mo Columbia, MD average rental price, September 2025
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The average monthly rent of apartments in Columbia, MD is $2,154.

    What's the typical rent budget in Columbia, MD?

    About 38% of apartment rents in Columbia, MD range between $2,001-$2,500. Meanwhile, apartments around $2,501-$3,000 represent 11% of apartments. Around 41% of Columbia’s apartments are in the $1,501-$2,000 price range. 3% of apartments are priced between $1,001-$1,500. A share of 6% of apartment rentals in Columbia are in the > $3,000 range.

    The largest share of rentals in Columbia, MD (41%) fall between $1,501-$2,000 per month. This suggests that most people succesfully find suitable apartments within this price.

    Getting around in Columbia, MD

    19 /100
    Car-Dependent
    35 /100
    Some Transit
    17 /100
    Somewhat Bikeable
    Walk Score®: 19, Transit Score®: 35, Bike Score®: 17

    Frequently asked questions

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

    Prices and availability in Columbia, MD were last updated on 17 Nov 2025.

    What are the best apartments in Columbia, MD?

    The best apartments in Columbia, MD are: Evergreens at Columbia Town Center, Merion, The Metropolitan Downtown Columbia, Hickory Ridge Place and Owen Brown Place.

    What is the average rent in Columbia, MD?

    The average rent in Columbia, MD is $2,166.

    What is the price range for a 1-bedroom apartment in Columbia, MD?

    The price range for a 1-bedroom apartment in Columbia, MD is between $1,079 and $6,053.

    What is the price range for a 2-bedroom apartment in Columbia, MD?

    The price range for a 2-bedroom apartment in Columbia, MD is between $1,288 and $11,889.

    What is the price range for a 3-bedroom apartment in Columbia, MD?

    The price range for a 3-bedroom apartment in Columbia, MD is between $1,535 and $11,807.

    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. 22% 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.

    What do typical apartment communities look like in Columbia, MD?

    The age and size of multifamily buildings are among the most visible characteristics of the rental market in a city.  In this case, the apartment buildings in Columbia are about 34 years old, on average. Of these, 28% have been built since 2000, representing the newer options on the market and typically offering more amenities. Rental buildings in the city have an average height of 5 stories. About 77% of the rental communities here are low-rise, garden-style communities, 23% are mid-rises, and 3% are high-rise buildings. These are true especially for large-scale multifamily buildings with over 50 apartments.

    What apartment floorplans are common in Columbia, MD?

    Studio apartments in Columbia are around 0.7% of rentals, while 1-bedroom floor plans represent 42% of the total stock. For those in search of larger rentals, 2-bedroom floorplans make up 48% of all rentals. More generous apartments with 3 bedrooms or more are also available in this city for those in search of more space.

    Living in Columbia, MD

    Columbia is a beautiful small town that was a planned community as a suburb of the Baltimore/Washington, D.C. area. It consists of 10 different neighborhood villages where there are lots of rental apartments to be found. The public schools are also very highly rated, which is why many people who rent here are young families. There’s also a significant community of renters who work in the Washington, D.C. area (which is about 32 miles away) for various government jobs. Similarly, those who work in the downtown Baltimore area can expect a 22-mile drive. When renters aren’t working, they can look forward to a densely suburban landscape with tons of green space and parks, like Lake Elkhorn Park and Wilde Lake Park with paved hiking trails.

    Renting in Columbia, MD

    Renting an apartment in Columbia is a good idea for those who want a quiet community away from the hustle and bustle of the nearby bigger cities. Specifically, the rental apartments in the area usually are larger apartment communities with buildings that are three to four stories high. They often surround a lush courtyard and have walking trails through the property. Some of the rental amenities include in-unit washers and dryers; tennis courts; and complimentary Wi-Fi at the clubhouse or pool area. And, because Columbia was a planned community, the walkable amenities near many rental apartments include convenience stores, coffee houses and restaurants.

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    Shopping in Columbia, MD

    Those living in rental homes or apartments in Columbia won’t have to go far to shop for daily needs or household goods when renting. For instance, The Mall at Columbia is one of the best places to go: It has an indoor mall setting that has two floors, more than 200 shops and quite a few restaurants. Likewise, Columbia Crossing is a shopping plaza with a large Target and a Dick’s Sporting Goods. Meanwhile, Dobin Center has a Walmart and a Starbucks that are located near rental apartments. For grocery stores near rental apartments in Columbia, some of the options are Whole Foods Market for organic items and Wegmans, as well as three different Giant Foods. Clearly, renters will appreciate the access to grocery stores that are near their rental apartments.

    Transportation in Columbia, MD

    Because so many renters work in Baltimore or Washington, D.C., public transportation is quite readily available to rental communities. That includes the Regional Transportation Agency of Central Maryland (RTA) — which has bus routes all around town — as well as the Maryland Transit Administration (MTA), which provides buses to the two big cities nearby. For renters going out of town, the best airport to use is the Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Airport, which is only 24 miles away. Most rental apartments in Columbia are also located near U.S. Route 29 and Interstate 95, which runs north and south. As a result, it’s not hard for renters and visitors to get around Columbia.

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