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Highlights

  • Pet Friendly
  • Off-street parking
  • In-unit laundry
  • Pet park
  • Pet friendly community

Location

5351 Harpers Farm Rd, Columbia, MD 21044, USA|Harpers Choice
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(844) 325-9226 ext. 7596

Property Overview

Columbia Choice Apartments features in-unit laundry, off-street parking, and a pet-friendly community with a designated pet park. With an expert rating from Zumper, this property is enhanced by 50 detailed photos for prospective renters. Additionally, it is conveniently located just over a mile from the nearest public transport, ensuring accessibility.

This summary uses Zumper’s proprietary data. “Zumper Expert Ratings,” “Things you’ll love,” and “Great for” are based on our internal analyses of market trends and renter insights.

Zumper Expert Rating

8.9
Very Good
With a solid 8.9 out of 10 overall, Columbia Choice Apartments is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Trustworthiness, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, Columbia Choice Apartments has a number of attractive features—namely its Price— so you can be assured your rent will come with a high standard of living.

Things you’ll love

  • Less expensive
  • Middle school nearby
  • Dishwasher

Great for

  • Pet owners
  • Work-from-home

Floor plans

5257011 bed1 bath743 sqft$1,769 /mo
5418051 bed1 bath743 sqft$1,769 /mo
5437011 bed1 bath743 sqft$1,899 /mo
5418061 bed1 bath743 sqft$1,899 /mo
5353011 bed1 bath743 sqft$1,899 /mo
5275052 bed1 bath927 sqft$1,950 /mo
5259012 bed1 bath927 sqft$2,020 /mo
5379032 bed1 bath927 sqft$2,020 /mo
5287052 bed2 bath975 sqft$2,159 /mo
5279052 bed1 bath927 sqft$2,174 /mo
5295052 bed1 bath927 sqft$2,174 /mo
5287062 bed2 bath975 sqft$2,184 /mo
5435052 bed2 bath975 sqft$2,374 /mo
5435042 bed2 bath975 sqft$2,374 /mo
5259023 bed2 bath1,171 sqft$2,690 /mo
5255013 bed2 bath1,171 sqft$2,690 /mo
5361033 bed2 bath1,171 sqft$2,690 /mo

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Amenities for Columbia Choice Apartments

Apartment Amenities

BalconyCarpet
Cherry CabinetsFreezer
Granite CountertopHardwood Floor
High CeilingsLarge Closets
Modern FloorplansWalk-in Closet

Appliances

Central A/CDishwasher
High/Vaulted CeilingIn-Unit Laundry
Range/OvenRefrigerator
Stainless Steel Appliances

Tech

Cable ReadyHigh-Speed Internet
Internet Café

Building

Business CenterCats OK
ClubhouseControlled Access
Disability AccessDogs OK
Internet CafeOnsite Laundry
Residents Lounge

Grounds

BarbecueBocce Ball
Off-Street ParkingOutdoor Space
Picnic AreasPlayground

Services

On-Site MaintenanceOnline Community Portal
Package ServiceTrash Removal Included

Neighborhood

Near Golf Course

Other

Online Payments
Units, floor plans, amenities, dimensions, details, availability, and prices may be approximate and subject to change. Please contact a community representative for more information.

Policies and fees

Dog Policy

Allowed
Limit1

Cat Policy

Allowed
Limit1

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Building details

Property details

Year built1974
Units234
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About Columbia Choice Apartments

HomeApartments in ColumbiaHarpers Choice Columbia Choice Apartments

Columbia Choice Apartments is a Columbia Apartment located at 5351 Harpers Farm Road. The property features 1 - 3 BR rental units available starting at $1769. Amenities include Dogs Ok, Cats Ok, Pet Friendly Community, Pet Park, and In-Unit Laundry. Trash Removal Included included. Off-Street Parking parking available. Contact us for a showing.


Year Built: 1974

Zumper Expert Rating

Our expert rating is based on a weighted average score of property attributes that renters care about most: price, amenities, location, quality, and trust.
8.9
/10
Very Good
With a solid 8.9 out of 10 overall, Columbia Choice Apartments is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Trustworthiness, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, Columbia Choice Apartments has a number of attractive features—namely its Price— so you can be assured your rent will come with a high standard of living.
How we rated Columbia Choice Apartments
Price·10A score that weighs the cost and location of the property, which we calculate by comparing rent prices of recent units to the median price of nearby rentals, adjusting for overall quality and features.
Columbia Choice Apartments offers an excellent balance between price and value. It's priced competitively for its amenities, location, and other key features. Compared to the median price per bedroom in the area, this property is less than, or about the same as, nearby rentals, so residents can expect great value without too many compromises on their desired standard of living.
Amenities·10A score based on the amenities offered at this property compared to other rentals in the area. We consider the quantity, quality, and popularity of features both on site and within the units.
Columbia Choice Apartments stands out as a premier property with an impressive array of amenities and an excellent standard of living. Residents here have access to many of the most popular and desired perks—pets allowed—making this one of the top choices for renters seeking unparalleled comfort and convenience.
Location·9A score based on proximity and ease of access to shops, restaurants, schools, and public transportation while considering the desirability of the area.
Columbia Choice Apartments is exceptional when it comes to location and conveniences. Communication with management or leasing staff is usually quick and easy and they often use advanced scheduling and communication tools to streamline the process. The location of this property offers easy access to popular points of interest in the area and options for getting around.
Quality·7A score based on what makes the property stand out, such as luxury features, unique offerings, age of the building, and our ability to verify the accuracy of these details.
While it may not have as many distinctive features as similar properties in the surrounding area, renters can trust Columbia Choice Apartments to provide reasonable accomodations and accurate details about its community.
Trustworthiness·7A score based on the accuracy, completeness, recency, and usefulness of the information provided by this property, so you can trust that what you see is what you get.
Columbia Choice Apartments provides some information about the features available in the community and its apartments, making it a reliable option for prospective renters. Renters should ask additional questions about amenities and non-negotiable items they are looking for.

Columbia Choice Apartments is great for:

Pet owners

  • Outdoor spaces are available at this property
  • 2 dog parks within 1 mile
  • 3 pet supply stores near the property
  • 2 pet hospitals in the area

Work-from-home

  • High speed internet is an amenity
  • Common areas for meetings or remote work
  • Quiet environment with little noise pollution

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 Columbia Choice Apartments compares to other nearby properties.

Positives

Less expensive
The 3-bedrooms are cheaper than other similar listings nearby
Middle school nearby
There is a middle school 0.4 mile away
Dishwasher
Dishwasher available in kitchen
Images Available
There are at least 10 photos of this address
Laundry available on site
Washers and dryers are available in-building or in-unit
Package service
More secure storage for delivery
Walk-in closet
More closet space on average

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Rent trends in Harpers Choice

1-bedroom apartments here are priced 2% higher than 1-bedrooms in Harpers Choice.

If you decide to upgrade your space, you can expect 2-bedrooms at Columbia Choice Apartments to be 6% more than the average for similarly sized apartments in Harpers Choice.

3-bedroom apartments at Columbia Choice Apartments cost about the same as the average rent price for 3-bedroom apartments in Harpers Choice.

Median rents as of Oct 18 2025.
Harpers Choice
Columbia
A table of 1-bedroom apartment rental data trends in Columbia
MonthMedian Rent
November 2023$1,939
December 2023$1,855
January 2024$1,888
February 2024$1,917
March 2024$1,938
April 2024$1,979
May 2024$1,937
June 2024$1,950
July 2024$2,003
August 2024$2,028
September 2024$2,001
October 2024$2,006
November 2024$1,920
December 2024$1,962
January 2025$1,985
February 2025$1,992
March 2025$1,956
April 2025$1,975
May 2025$2,013
June 2025$1,993
July 2025$1,982
August 2025$2,023
September 2025$2,011
October 2025$2,011
A table of 1-bedroom apartment rental data trends in Harpers Choice
MonthMedian Rent
December 2023$1,723
January 2024$1,690
February 2024$1,644
March 2024$1,675
April 2024$1,797
May 2024$1,874
June 2024$1,874
July 2024$1,874
August 2024$1,874
September 2024$1,874
October 2024$1,846
November 2024$1,748
December 2024$1,719
January 2025$1,728
February 2025$1,748
March 2025$1,784
April 2025$1,798
May 2025$1,812
June 2025$1,780
July 2025$1,783
August 2025$1,885
September 2025$1,882
October 2025$1,842

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Rent-to-income ratio

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Schools near Columbia Choice Apartments

Longfellow Elementary School

5470 hesperus dr

columbia, MD, 21044

PK, K-5Public
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Cedar Lane Special Center

11630 scaggsville rd

fulton, MD, 20759

PK, K-12Public
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Getting around Columbia near 5351 Harpers Farm Rd

Walking

5/10
Some shops and stores are within a few minutes.

Driving

10/10
Commuting is easy with multiple accessible routes and plenty of parking.

Cycling

5/10
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 5351 Harpers Farm Rd, Columbia

Groceries

8/10
At least one grocery store within a 15-minute walk

Shopping

5/10
Variety of shops within walking distance

Cafes

6/10
Some cafés within walking distance

Restaurants

4/10
Some restaurants within walking distance

Primary schools

7/10
At least one elementary school within a 20-minute walk

High schools

6/10
At least one high school within a 20-minute walk

Parks

8/10
Large amount of park space nearby

Nightlife

2/10
Few or no bars within walking distance

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Safeway
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David's Natural Market
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Grocery Outlet
5410 Lynx Ln
Lidl
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Whole Foods Market
10275 Little Patuxent Pkwy

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