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Apartments for Rent in Columbia, MD under $1300

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  • a living room with carpet and white walls and a kitchen
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    7070 Cradlerock Way, Columbia, MD 21045
    Income Restricted
    1 BED $1,294
  • a living room with carpet and white walls and a door to a kitchen
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    8610 Snowden River Parkway, Columbia, MD 21045
    Income Restricted
    1 BED $1,079
    2 BEDS $1,288
  • a kitchen with wooden cabinets and a sink and a refrigerator
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    8712 Airybrink Lane #104, Columbia, MD 21045
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  • A dining room with a table and chairs.
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    9950 Guilford Rd,, Jessup, MD 20794
    Income Restricted
    1 BED $1,161
  • A bedroom with a large bed and a small table.
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    3470 Plumtree Drive, Ellicott City, MD 21042
    1 BED $850
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  • A mattress is available for rent in a room with white walls.
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    3470 Plumtree Drive, Ellicott City, MD 21042
    1 BED $750
  • A kitchen with wooden cabinets and a table.
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    Horseshoe Cir, Jessup, MD 20794
    1 BED $850
  • A kitchen with wooden cabinets and a white dishwasher.
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    Horseshoe Cir, Jessup, MD 20794
    1 BED $850
  • A kitchen with white cabinets and a wooden floor.
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    3194 Saint Johns Lane, Ellicott City, MD 21042
    2 BEDS $1,300
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    1037 Maiden Choice Lane, BALTIMORE, MD 21229
    1 BED $1,150
    2 BEDS $1,250
  • a sign for the garden in front of a building
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    4504 Westchester Road, Baltimore, MD 21216
    2 BEDS $1,200
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  • A kitchen with a white stove top oven and a white microwave above it.
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    1009 Cloverdale Road City, BALTIMORE, MD 21217
    STUDIO $1,300
    1 BED $1,050
    2 BEDS $1,165
  • a living room with a couch and a bed in a bedroom
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    301 W Lombard St, Baltimore, MD 21201
    STUDIO $1,085+
  • a living room with couches and chairs and a large window
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    300 N Charles St, BALTIMORE, MD 21201
    1 BED $1,290+
  • Baltimore City 1-2 Beds Apartment for Rent
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    Baltimore City, Baltimore, MD 21223
    1 BED $840
    2 BEDS $1,050
  • a red brick house with a white door on a street
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    3611 Mt Pleasant Ave, Baltimore, MD 21224
    2 BEDS $1,150
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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 23 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 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.

Search for apartments in Columbia, MD under $1,300

There’s more than one way to spend $1,300 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 $1,300 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 $1,300 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 14 apartments for rent below $1,300 in Columbia, MD for every taste. Decide what you need, stay focused, and you’re bound to find your perfect apartment in no time.

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