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Highlights
- Playground
- Dog park
- Picnic tables
- Manicured lawns
- Open green spaces
- Friendly neighbors
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5478 Cedar Ln, Columbia, MD 21044, USA|Harpers Choice
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Amenities for 5478 Cedar Ln, Harpers Choice
Features
| Central Air |
Appliances
| Dishwasher | In-Unit Laundry |
Community
| Exterior Type: Brick |
Grounds
| Outdoor Space | Swimming Pool |
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About 5478 Cedar Ln
Property Status: Active Beautiful 2-bedroom, 1.5-bath patio-level condo in the heart of Columbia. Features a spacious full bath with dual entry, plus a glass-enclosed patio perfect for relaxing year-round. Located just minutes from downtown Columbia and Howard Community College, with easy access to shopping centers, restaurants, gyms, and the sports park. Enjoy the quiet, secure Cedar Valley community, offering 24-hour surveillance and friendly neighbors. Love coming home to open green spaces, manicured lawns with picnic tables, a new grilling pavilion, playground, and dog park. Few communities offer this level of outdoor space and amenities. Every convenience is close by, including the hospital, Howard Community College, dining, shopping, gyms, indoor and outdoor pools, golf, scenic trails, lakes, and Columbia's vibrant downtown. Office Phone: (888) 536-0216 Copyright © 2026 Long & Foster Real Estate. All rights reserved. All information provided by the listing agent/broker is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
Property highlights
We compared every listing in the surrounding area to determine which amenities are most common. If a building lacks an amenity that most others in the area have, it is a con. If a building has an amenity most others in the area do not, it is a pro. Similarly, price, schools, and size are calculated relative to the size, price, and distance to schools of the other properties nearby.How 5488 Cedar Ln, Columbia, MD 21044, USA compares to other nearby properties.
Positives
- Less expensive
- Some rentals at this address are cheaper than similar listings nearby
- Elementary school nearby
- There is an elementary school 0.3 mile away
- Middle school nearby
- There is a middle school 0.3 mile away
- Images available
- There are at least 10 photos of this address
Address details
| Neighborhood | Harpers Choice |
|---|---|
| Zip code | 21044 |
| Type | Condo for rent |
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Rent trends in Harpers Choice
2-bedroom apartments at 5478 Cedar Ln cost about 1% less than the average rent price for 2-bedroom apartments in Columbia.
Median rents as of Mar 14 2026.
Harpers Choice
Columbia
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| March 2024 | $2,245 |
| April 2024 | $2,232 |
| May 2024 | $2,177 |
| June 2024 | $2,275 |
| July 2024 | $2,317 |
| August 2024 | $2,349 |
| September 2024 | $2,386 |
| October 2024 | $2,384 |
| November 2024 | $2,323 |
| December 2024 | $2,326 |
| January 2025 | $2,265 |
| February 2025 | $2,240 |
| March 2025 | $2,254 |
| April 2025 | $2,272 |
| May 2025 | $2,265 |
| June 2025 | $2,357 |
| July 2025 | $2,277 |
| August 2025 | $2,245 |
| September 2025 | $2,332 |
| October 2025 | $2,460 |
| November 2025 | $2,485 |
| December 2025 | $2,364 |
| January 2026 | $2,266 |
| February 2026 | $2,203 |
| March 2026 | $2,230 |
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| March 2024 | $1,985 |
| April 2024 | $2,079 |
| May 2024 | $2,030 |
| June 2024 | $2,204 |
| July 2024 | $2,174 |
| August 2024 | $2,254 |
| September 2024 | $2,133 |
| October 2024 | $2,155 |
| November 2024 | $2,136 |
| December 2024 | $2,007 |
| January 2025 | $1,974 |
| February 2025 | $2,083 |
| March 2025 | $2,174 |
| April 2025 | $2,174 |
| May 2025 | $2,173 |
| June 2025 | $2,174 |
| July 2025 | $2,125 |
| August 2025 | $2,026 |
| September 2025 | $1,989 |
| October 2025 | $2,027 |
| November 2025 | $2,109 |
| December 2025 | $2,009 |
| January 2026 | $1,941 |
| February 2026 | $1,961 |
| March 2026 | $1,975 |
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Can I afford to live at 5478 Cedar Ln?
Bedrooms
2 bedroomsRent-to-income ratio
30%
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$76,000/yr
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Rent history
The increase or decrease in monthly rent compared to the previous listing price.| Bath | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 months ago | $1,600 | 1 bed | 1 bath | ||
| 2 years ago | $1,850 | 2 bed | 1.5 bath | ||
| 2 years ago | $1,890 | 2 bed | 1.5 bath | ||
| 2 years ago | $1,600 | 1 bed | 1 bath | ||
| 2 years ago | $1,950 | 2 bed | 1.5 bath | ||
| 3 years ago | $1,575 | 2 bed | 1.5 bath | ||
| 3 years ago | $1,800 | 2 bed | 1.5 bath | ||
| 3 years ago | $1,600 | 1 bed | 1 bath | ||
| 3 years ago | $1,800 | 2 bed | 1.5 bath |
Schools near 5478 Cedar Ln
Swansfield Elementary School
5610 cedar ln
columbia, MD, 21044
PK, K-5Public
B+
Cedar Lane Special Center
11630 scaggsville rd
fulton, MD, 20759
PK, K-12Public
Hanover Hills
7030 banbury dr
hanover, MD, 21076
PK, K-5Public
B+
Bayard Rustin Elementary School
332 w edmonston dr
rockville, MD, 20852
PK, K-5Public
A
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Neighborhood
Harpers Choice | Columbia, MD
NEIGHBORHOOD VIBE
Peaceful and quiet
Noise-canceling headphones not required in this mostly noise free area.
Getting around Columbia near 5478 Cedar Ln
Walking
6/10
Some shops and stores are within a few minutes.
Driving
8/10
This area is close to freeways and has adequate parking options.
Cycling
6/10
More spots are within biking distance and some roads are cyclist-friendly.
Transit
3/10
There are a few mass transit options within the area.
Points of interest for 5478 Cedar Ln, Columbia
Groceries
8/10
At least one supermarket within a 10-minute walk
Shopping
5/10
Several shops within walking distance
Cafes
6/10
Some cafés within a few minutes’ walk
Restaurants
5/10
Some restaurants within a few minutes’ walk
Primary schools
9/10
At least one elementary school within a 10-minute walk
High schools
7/10
At least one high school within a 15-minute walk
Parks
6/10
Large amount of park space nearby
Nightlife
1/10
Few or no bars within walking distance
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