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Cheap Apartments for Rent in Howard County, MD

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Apartments Under $800

Apartments Under $1,400

  • A kitchen with wooden cabinets and a white fridge.
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    6091 Majors Lane #5, Columbia, MD 21045
    1 BED $1,395

Apartments Under $1,500

  • 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+

Apartments Under $1,600

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    a bedroom with a bed and three paintings on the wall at Lawyers Hill Apartments, Elkridge, MD, 21075 Front exterior at Lawyers Hill Apartments, Elkridge, MD, 21075
    4.0
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    7234 Montgomery Road, Elkridge, MD 21075
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    1 BED $1,536+
    2 BEDS $1,624+
    a bedroom with a bed and three paintings on the wall at Lawyers Hill Apartments, Elkridge, MD, 21075 Front exterior at Lawyers Hill Apartments, Elkridge, MD, 21075 A kitchen with white appliances and dark brown cabinets at Lawyers Hill Apartments, Elkridge, 21075 A kitchen with a stove, oven, and cabinets at Lawyers Hill Apartments, Elkridge, 21075
    Property reviews
    5/5 Amber S. on Sep 1, 2020

    Surpassed my expectations! Love the layout, clean upon arrival and safe grounds.

    3/5 Anonymous on Apr 24, 2022

    I have issues with certain things; particularly the interior of the apartment. Other minor issues but this is the main one

  • a living room with a couch and chair and a dining room table in the background
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    7525 Murray Hill Road, Columbia, MD 21046
    1 BED $1,549
    2 BEDS $1,849

Apartments Under $1,700

  • a living room with a carpet and a door to a bathroom
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    5029 Columbia Road, Columbia, MD 21044
    1 BED $1,636
    2 BEDS $1,985+
    3 BEDS $2,510
  • a living room with a couch and a glass coffee table
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    8782 Cloudleap Court, Columbia, MD 21045
    1 BED Ask for Pricing
    2 BEDS $1,640
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  • 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 $1,799+
    3 BEDS $2,339

Apartments Under $1,800

  • A living room with a grey carpet and a white chair.
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    12215 Little Patuxent Parkway, Columbia, MD 21044
    1 BED $1,776+
    2 BEDS $1,900+
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Getting around in Howard County, MD

1 /100
Car-Dependent
16 /100
Somewhat Bikeable
Walk Score®: 1, Bike Score®: 16

Frequently asked questions

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

The price range of a cheap apartment is between $1,395 and $2,510.

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

There are 658 cheap rentals available on RentCafe. Prices and availability in Howard County, MD were last updated on 22 Nov 2025.

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

The average Howard County, MD cheap apartment size is 989 sq. ft.

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

Cheap apartments in Howard County, 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 Howard County, MD?

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

Looking for a cheap apartment for rent in Howard County, MD? With RentCafe, finding an affordable apartment in Howard County, MD has never been easier. We feature 157 low-priced rentals directly from property managers, with rents lower than the Howard County, MD average. What is a cheap rent in Howard County, MD? The average apartment rent in Howard County is $2,134 per month so any rental south of $1,707 would be considered cheap here. On RentCafe, Howard County, MD rents go as low as $1,395/mo.

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