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Cheap Apartments for Rent in Columbia, MD

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Apartments Under $900

Apartments Under $1,100

  • 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
    66
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    301 W Lombard St, Baltimore, MD 21201
    STUDIO $1,095+

Apartments Under $1,200

  • A kitchen with a white stove and a white oven.
    Today

    2431 Madison Ave, BALTIMORE, MD 21217
    1 BED $1,230
    2 BEDS $1,133+
  • the sign in front of the building
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    Today

    1037 Maiden Choice Lane, BALTIMORE, MD 21229
    1 BED $1,150
    2 BEDS $1,250
    3 BEDS $1,350+

Apartments Under $1,300

Apartments Under $1,400

  • a living room with a couch and a table
    20
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    323 Thomas Drive, Laurel, MD 20707
    1 BED $1,350+
    2 BEDS $1,550+
  • A modern living room with a large window, a white sofa, a coffee table, and a painting on the wall.
    136
    Today

    14801 Bowie Rd, Laurel, MD 20708
    1 BED $1,369
    2 BEDS $1,402+
    3 BEDS $1,715+

Apartments Under $1,500

  • A kitchen with wooden cabinets and a white fridge.
    Today

    6091 Majors Lane #5, Columbia, MD 21045
    1 BED $1,425
  • A living room with a grey couch and a wooden cabinet.
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    5764 Stevens Forest Road, Columbia, MD 21045
    1 BED $1,490+
    2 BEDS $1,749+
    3 BEDS $2,125+
  • a living room with a couch and chair and a dining room table in the background
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    1 day ago

    7525 Murray Hill Road, Columbia, MD 21046
    1 BED $1,549+
    2 BEDS $1,849
  • a living room with a couch and a glass coffee table
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    8782 Cloudleap Court, Columbia, MD 21045
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    3 BEDS Ask for Pricing
  • a living room with a white couch and a dining table
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    5980 Turnabout Lane #4, Columbia, MD 21044
    1 BED $1,649+
    2 BEDS $1,819+
    3 BEDS $2,349
  • a living room with a carpet and a door to a bathroom
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    5029 Columbia Road, Columbia, MD 21044
    1 BED $1,656
    2 BEDS $2,085+
    3 BEDS $2,590
  • A living room with a grey carpet and a white chair.
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    5 days ago

    12215 Little Patuxent Parkway, Columbia, MD 21044
    1 BED $1,776+
    2 BEDS $1,908+
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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

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Columbia, MD?

The price range of a cheap apartment is between $1,425 and $2,590.

How many cheap rentals are available in Columbia, MD on RentCafe?

There are 660 cheap rentals available on RentCafe. Prices and availability in Columbia, MD were last updated on 17 Nov 2025.

What is the average size of a cheap apartment in Columbia, MD?

The average Columbia, MD cheap apartment size is 1,000 sq. ft.

What are the advantages of renting a cheap apartment in Columbia, MD?

Cheap apartments in Columbia, 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 Columbia, MD?

A cheap apartment in Columbia, MD offers little storage space and fewer amenities compared to other apartments.

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Looking for a cheap apartment for rent in Columbia, MD? With RentCafe, finding an affordable apartment in Columbia, MD has never been easier. We feature 165 low-priced rentals directly from property managers, with rents lower than the Columbia, MD average. What is a cheap rent in Columbia, MD? The average apartment rent in Columbia is $2,154 per month so any rental south of $1,723 would be considered cheap here. On RentCafe, Columbia, MD rents go as low as $840/mo.

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