What is the average rent of an apartment in Columbia, MD?

The average rent of an apartment in Columbia, MD is $2,116 per month. This is about 8% higher than the national average.

When is the average rent cheapest in Columbia, MD?

In the last year, the average rent in Columbia, MD was lowest in Feb 2025 when it was $2,178 per month.

In the last year, the average rent in Columbia, MD was highest in Dec 2025 when it was $2,430 per month.

The average rent of a 1 bedroom apartment in Columbia, MD is $1,700 per month. That is about $172 less than the cost of a studio apartment.

There are 188 available rental listings in Columbia, MD.

Columbia, MD includes zip codes such as: 21044 , 21045 , 21046 , 21150 .

Some nearby cities include: Savage , Ellicott City , Jessup , Clarksville , Fulton . These cities may have more rental options to explore.

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$1,400/mo
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1 Bath
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11340 Tooks Way #1,
Columbia, MD 21044
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$750/mo
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1 Bath
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6164 Good Hunters Ride,
Columbia, MD 21045
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$1,250/mo
3 Beds
3 Baths
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8453 Oak Bush Ter,
Columbia, MD 21045
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$800/mo
6 Beds
2 Baths
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10782 Hickory Ridge Rd,
Columbia, MD 21044
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$725/mo
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1 Bath
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6259 Deep Earth Ln,
Columbia, MD 21045
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$1,250/mo
1 Bed
1 Bath
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Columbia, MD 21045
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$1,050/mo
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5 Beds
2 Baths
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6644 Dovecote Dr,
Columbia, MD 21044
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Rent in Columbia, MD varies by number of bedrooms and home type. Use these charts to quickly see how rent changes.

Average rent increased in Sep 2026 compared to the previous month. Rent previously peaked in Dec 2025.

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In September 2026, Apartments and Condos were the most affordable home type to rent compared with Townhomes and Houses.

	1 bed	2 beds	3 beds	4 beds	All
All home types	$1,700	$2,135	$2,800	$3,200	$2,381
Townhomes	$850	$2,295	$2,900	$3,100	$2,900
Apartments and Condos	$1,600	$1,910	$2,633	$2,695	$1,850
Houses	$1,600	$2,500	$2,850	$4,200	$2,900

What is the average rent of an apartment in Columbia, MD?
The average rent of an apartment in Columbia, MD is $2,116 per month. This is about 8% higher than the national average.
When is the average rent cheapest in Columbia, MD?
In the last year, the average rent in Columbia, MD was lowest in Feb 2025 when it was $2,178 per month.
When is the average rent most expensive in Columbia, MD?
In the last year, the average rent in Columbia, MD was highest in Dec 2025 when it was $2,430 per month.
How does the rent of a 1 bedroom apartment compare to a studio apartment in Columbia, MD?
The average rent of a 1 bedroom apartment in Columbia, MD is $1,700 per month. That is about $172 less than the cost of a studio apartment.
How many available rental listings are in Columbia, MD?
There are 188 available rental listings in Columbia, MD.
What are some zip codes in Columbia, MD?
Columbia, MD includes zip codes such as: 21044, 21045, 21046, 21150.
What are some cities near Columbia, MD?
Some nearby cities include: Savage, Ellicott City, Jessup, Clarksville, Fulton. These cities may have more rental options to explore.