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Cheap Apartments for Rent in Ellicott City, MD

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Apartments Under $1,400

  • a living room with a fireplace and a table and chairs
    Today

    8720 Ridge Road, Ellicott City, MD 21043
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  • 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
  • a living room with yellow chairs and a fireplace
    Today

    8700 Ridge Road, Ellicott City, MD 21043
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Apartments Under $1,600

  • 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 grey sofa and a white coffee table.
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    9650 Whiteacre Rd Ste 4, Columbia, MD 21045
    Income Restricted
    1 BED $1,535
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Apartments Under $1,800

  • a living room with a white couch and a dining table
    8
    Today

    5980 Turnabout Lane #4, Columbia, MD 21044
    1 BED $1,649+
    2 BEDS $1,799+
    3 BEDS $2,339
  • A kitchen with a white island and stainless steel appliances.
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    3 days ago

    3005 Oak Green Circle, Ellicott City, MD 21043
    1 BED $1,779
    2 BEDS $1,695+
  • A living room with a black TV, a wooden floor, and a large painting on the wall.
    3 days ago

    11608 Little Patuxent Parkway, Columbia, MD 21044
    1 BED $1,715+
    2 BEDS $2,150+
  • A pool with a building in the background.
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    6 days ago

    8600 Cobblefield Drive, Columbia, MD 21045
    1 BED $1,718+
    2 BEDS $1,834+
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  • A living room with a grey carpet and a white chair.
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    6 days ago

    12215 Little Patuxent Parkway, Columbia, MD 21044
    1 BED $1,776+
    2 BEDS $1,908+
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Apartments Under $2,000

  • A living room with a white couch and a coffee table.
    Today

    28 L Montrose Manor Court, Catonsville, MD 21228
    1 BED $1,849+
    2 BEDS $2,049+
  • a living room with a large window and a couch
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    10401 Twin Rivers Rd., Columbia, MD 21044
    Income Restricted
    1 BED $1,930
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  • a living room and kitchen with a couch and a table
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    10401 Twin Rivers Rd, Columbia, MD 21044
    Income Restricted
    1 BED $1,930
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Apartments Under $2,200

  • an open living room and dining room with a couch and a table
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    1 day ago

    6081 Otterbein Lane, Ellicott City, MD 21043
    1 BED $2,061+
    2 BEDS $2,794+
    3 BEDS Ask for Pricing
  • a living room with a white couch and a table with blue chairs
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    1 day ago

    3113 Pine Orchard Lane, Ellicott City, MD 21042
    1 BED Ask for Pricing
    2 BEDS $2,121+
    3 BEDS $2,940+
  • a living room with a blue couch and a table and chairs
    5
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    840 Oella Avenue, Ellicott City, MD 21043
    STUDIO $2,197+
    1 BED $2,295+
    2 BEDS $2,944+

Apartments Under $2,600

  • A kitchen with white cabinets and a black stove top oven.
    1 day ago

    8120 Randolph Way, Ellicott City, MD 21043
    2 BEDS $2,474+
    3 BEDS $3,160+
  • 6305 Loring Drive 3 Beds Apartment for Rent
    Today

    6305 Loring Drive, Columbia, MD 21045
    3 BEDS $2,500
  • A kitchen with a white fridge and a white stove top oven.
    Today

    5722 Cedar Lane, Columbia, MD 21044
    3 BEDS $2,700
  • A white refrigerator in a kitchen with wooden cabinets.
    Today

    Folly Quarter Road, Ellicott City, MD 21042
    4 BEDS $2,975
  • 9253 Pigeon Wing Place 4 Beds Apartment for Rent
    Today

    9253 Pigeon Wing Place, Columbia, MD 21045
    4 BEDS $3,300
  • an open dining room and living room with a table and chairs
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    3 days ago

    3252 Pine Orchard Lane, Ellicott City, MD 21042
    3 BEDS $3,450+
  • A parking lot with cars and a bus in front of apartment buildings.
    7 days ago

    6001 Turnabout Lane, Columbia, MD 21044
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  • A large multi-story building with a parking lot in front.
    7 days ago

    5627 Cedar Lane, Columbia, MD 21044
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Getting around in Ellicott City, MD

21 /100
Car-Dependent
18 /100
Somewhat Bikeable
Walk Score®: 21, Bike Score®: 18

Frequently asked questions

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

Cheap apartments in Ellicott City, 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 Ellicott City, MD?

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

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