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Cheap Apartments for Rent in Columbia, MD

38 Rentals Available
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Columbia, MD. 38 Rentals Available
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Apartments Under $800

  • a house on the corner of a street with a driveway
    Today

    10102 Green Forest Drive, Adelphi, MD 20783
    1 BED $725+

Apartments Under $900

Apartments Under $1,000

  • a brick house with snow on the ground
    Today

    Road, Baltimore, MD 21218
    1 BED $900+
  • a living room with couches and chairs and a large window
    Today

    300 N Charles St, BALTIMORE, MD 21201
    1 BED $950+
    2 BEDS $1,353+

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Apartments Under $1,200

Apartments Under $1,300

  • the entryway of a house with a staircase and a yard in the background
    Today

    507 Cherry Hill Road, Baltimore, MD 21225
    2 BEDS $1,200

Apartments Under $1,500

  • a living room with a couch and a table
    Today

    14801 Bowie Rd, Laurel, MD 20708
    1 BED $1,450
    2 BEDS $1,525
    3 BEDS $1,950+
  • a living room with a couch and a coffee table
    Today

    5029 Columbia Road, Columbia, MD 21044
    1 BED $1,796+
    2 BEDS $2,075+
    3 BEDS $2,675+
  • a living room and dining room with a couch and a table
    Today

    9122 Baltimore Avenue, College Park, MD 20740
    STUDIO $1,856
    1 BED $2,013+
    2 BEDS $2,496

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  • a living room with a couch and two blue chairs
    Today

    8782 Cloudleap Court, Columbia, MD 21045
    1 BED Ask for Pricing
    2 BEDS Ask for Pricing
    3 BEDS $1,900
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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 $1,900 and $3,225.

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

There are 8 cheap rentals available on RentCafe. Prices and availability in Columbia, MD were last updated on 19 Feb 2026.

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

The average Columbia, MD cheap apartment size is 1,041 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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Finding the right apartment as far as size and location go is one aspect of apartment searching, but making sure that it provides all that you need within a reasonable price is another. On RentCafe, you can search for cheap apartments near you and ensure that you find one that suites your needs. Worried the neighborhood or city you are looking to move to is known to have higher rents? You can browse our listings and find the cheap apartments in any location, whether you are looking at a specific neighborhood, ZIP code, or city.

The perfect apartment for you is out there, either near you or anywhere in the U.S. that you are looking to move to. So, let's find the one that satisfies your wants and needs, but that also comes at an affordable price.

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 38 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 $2,114 per month so any rental south of $1,691 would be considered cheap here. On RentCafe, Columbia, MD rents go as low as $725/mo.

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