How much is rent in Columbia, MD?

The average asking rent across the 14 listings we track in Columbia, MD is $1,789/mo, with the cheapest starting at $1,550/mo. Prices change often, so confirm current rates on each listing.

What is the cheapest apartment for rent in Columbia?

The Timbers At Long Reach Apartments is the lowest-priced rental we're tracking in Columbia, MD at $1,550/mo. We rank every listing cheapest-first so the best-value options are always at the top.

What is the average rent by bedroom in Columbia?

Based on the listings we track in Columbia, MD: studios around $1,862/mo, one-bedrooms around $1,732/mo, two-bedrooms around $2,067/mo. These are averages and shift with availability.

Is Columbia expensive to rent in?

Columbia sits toward the higher end: its average rent of $1,789/mo is about 6% above the MD state average of $1,689/mo.

Apartments for Rent in Columbia, MD

The cheapest rental in Columbia, MD we're tracking starts at $1,550/mo, with an average asking rent of $1,789/mo across 14 listings. That runs about 6% above the MD state average of $1,689/mo, toward the pricier end of the state. By size, expect one-bedrooms around $1,732/mo and two-bedrooms around $2,067/mo. Listings are ranked cheapest-first and updated regularly.

Updated Jun 9, 2026

Cheapest

$1,550

lowest listed rent

Average rent

$1,7896% above MD

across all sizes

Average by sizevs MD typical

Studio$1,86217% above MD

1 bed$1,7326% above MD

2 bed$2,06715% above MD

14 rentals in Columbia, MD

Every size & style, ranked by price

1-bedroom apartment at The Timbers At Long Reach Apartments in Columbia, MD

Apartment · Columbia

$1,550/mo

3.0(183)

1 bd|1 ba|810 ft²

The Timbers At Long Reach Apartments

8782 Cloudleap Court, Columbia, MD

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1-bedroom apartment at Aspen At Lake Trail Apartments in Columbia, MD

Apartment · Columbia

$1,560/mo

2.0(38)

1 bd|1 ba|576 ft²

Aspen At Lake Trail Apartments

5764 Stevens Forest Road, Columbia, MD

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1-bedroom apartment at The Hamilton At Kings Place Apartments in Columbia, MD

Apartment · Columbia

$1,574/mo

2.9(100)

1 bd|1 ba|695 ft²

The Hamilton At Kings Place Apartments

7525 Murray Hill Road, Columbia, MD

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1-bedroom apartment at Harpers Forest Apartments in Columbia, MD

Apartment · Columbia

$1,579/mo

4.0(127)

1 bd|1 ba|700 ft²

Harpers Forest Apartments

5980 Turnabout Lane #4, Columbia, MD

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1-bedroom apartment at The Bluffs At Clarys Forest Apartments in Columbia, MD

Apartment · Columbia

$1,620/mo

3.8(50)

1 bd|1 ba|680 ft²

The Bluffs At Clarys Forest Apartments

12100 H Little Patuxent Parkway, Columbia, MD

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1-bedroom apartment at The Brook At Columbia Apartments in Columbia, MD

Apartment · Columbia

$1,629/mo

2.9(131)

1 bd|1 ba|725 ft²

The Brook At Columbia Apartments

5361 Brook Way, Columbia, MD

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1-bedroom apartment at The Greens At Columbia Apartments in Columbia, MD

Apartment · Columbia

$1,791/mo

4.1(107)

1 bd|1 ba|655 ft²

The Greens At Columbia Apartments

12215 Little Patuxent Parkway, Columbia, MD

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Studio apartment at TENm.flats in Columbia, MD

Apartment · Columbia

$1,862/mo

3.3(157)

Studio|1 ba

TENm.flats

TENm.flats, Columbia

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2-bedroom apartment at Beech's Farm Apartments in Columbia, MD

Apartment · Columbia

$1,884/mo

3.6(104)

2 bd|1 ba|909 ft²

Beech's Farm Apartments

7260 Eden Brook Drive, Columbia, MD

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1-bedroom apartment at Merion Apartments in Columbia, MD

Apartment · Columbia

$1,917/mo

4.9(105)

1 bd|1 ba|700 ft²

Merion Apartments

12290 Green Meadow Dr., Columbia, MD

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1-bedroom apartment at Poplar Glen Apartments in Columbia, MD

Apartment · Columbia

$1,922/mo

4.1(165)

1 bd|1 ba|792 ft²

Poplar Glen Apartments

11608 Little Patuxent Parkway, Columbia, MD

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1-bedroom apartment at The Apartments At Tamar Meadow in Columbia, MD

Apartment · Columbia

$1,934/mo

4.1(127)

1 bd|1 ba|896 ft²

The Apartments At Tamar Meadow

8600 Cobblefield Drive, Columbia, MD

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1-bedroom apartment at The Metropolitan Downtown Columbia in Columbia, MD

Apartment · Columbia

$1,974/mo

3.8(147)

1 bd|1 ba

The Metropolitan Downtown Columbia

The Metropolitan Downtown Columbia, Columbia

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2-bedroom apartment at Columbia Glade Apartments in Columbia, MD

Apartment · Columbia

$2,250/mo

3.6(52)

2 bd|1.5 ba|1,049 ft²

Columbia Glade Apartments

5029 Columbia Road, Columbia, MD

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Renting in Columbia, MD: common questions

How much is rent in Columbia, MD?: The average asking rent across the 14 listings we track in Columbia, MD is $1,789/mo, with the cheapest starting at $1,550/mo. Prices change often, so confirm current rates on each listing.
What is the cheapest apartment for rent in Columbia?: The Timbers At Long Reach Apartments is the lowest-priced rental we're tracking in Columbia, MD at $1,550/mo. We rank every listing cheapest-first so the best-value options are always at the top.
What is the average rent by bedroom in Columbia?: Based on the listings we track in Columbia, MD: studios around $1,862/mo, one-bedrooms around $1,732/mo, two-bedrooms around $2,067/mo. These are averages and shift with availability.
Is Columbia expensive to rent in?: Columbia sits toward the higher end: its average rent of $1,789/mo is about 6% above the MD state average of $1,689/mo.

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