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    8600 Cobblefield Drive, Columbia, MD 21045
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    11311 Little Patuxent Parkway, Columbia, MD 21044
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    10000 Town Center Avenue, Columbia, MD 21044
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    7525 Murray Hill Road, Columbia, MD 21046
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    5361 Brook Way, Columbia, MD 21044
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    5764 Stevens Forest Road, Columbia, MD 21045
    1 BED $1,490
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    12290 Green Meadow Dr., Columbia, MD 21044
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    10101 Governor Warfield Parkway, Columbia, MD 21044
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    12215 Little Patuxent Parkway, Columbia, MD 21044
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    7310 Eden Brook Dr, Columbia, MD 21046
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    5029 Columbia Road, Columbia, MD 21044
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    8782 Cloudleap Court, Columbia, MD 21045
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    10401 Twin Rivers Rd., Columbia, MD 21044
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    10799 Hickory Ridge Road, Columbia, MD 21044
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    5980 Turnabout Lane #4, Columbia, MD 21044
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    5860 Thunder Hill Road #C2, Columbia, MD 21045
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Average rent in Columbia, MD

$2,148/mo Columbia, MD average rental price, May 2025
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The average monthly rent of apartments in Columbia, MD is $2,148.

    Columbia, MD apartment rent ranges

    About 36% of apartment rents in Columbia, MD range between $2,001-$2,500. Meanwhile, apartments around $2,501-$3,000 represent 12% of apartments. Around 42% 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.

    Columbia, MD rent trends

    Check out the average rent prices in Columbia by neighborhood.

    Compared to the national average rent of $1,761, the average rent in Columbia, MD is $2,148.

    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 22 Jun 2025.

    What are the best apartments in Columbia, MD?

    The best apartments in Columbia, MD are: Merion, The Timbers at Long Reach, Evergreens at Columbia Town Center, The Metropolitan Downtown Columbia and Beech's Farm.

    What is the average rent in Columbia, MD?

    The average rent in Columbia, MD is $2,178.

    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 $1,065 and $9,946.

    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 $1,370 and $10,153.

    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 $1,141 and $14,767.

    What type of rental buildings are in Columbia, MD?

    In Columbia, 35% of the residents are renting compared to 65% owning a home, according to data from the U.S. Census Bureau. Large-scale apartment buildings with more than 50 units represent 22% of Columbia’s rentals, 72% are small-scale complexes with under 50 units, and 5% are single-family rentals.

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

    The average age of rental buildings in Columbia is 35 years old, with 22% being newer apartment buildings completed since 2000. The average height of apartment buildings in the city is 4 stories, of which 83% are garden-style apartment communities, 17% are mid-sized buildings, and 3% are high-rises. These characteristics describe large-scale apartment communities of 50 apartments or more.

    What apartment floorplans are common in Columbia, MD?

    Studio apartments in Columbia are around 0.4% of rentals, while 1-bedroom floor plans represent 41% 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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