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Highlights

  • Pet Friendly
  • On-site laundry
  • Covered parking
  • Pet friendly community

Location

6620 Eli Whitney Drive, Columbia, Maryland 21046, United States
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Property Overview

Columbia - Gateway Drive is a highly rated property with a Zumper score of 8.8, reflecting its excellent amenities, which include on-site laundry, covered parking, and a pet-friendly environment. Priced competitively at 10 out of 10, it offers great value for its location, rated 9 out of 10 for its convenience to local attractions. Additionally, it is well-suited for pet owners and remote workers, with numerous nearby services and features that enhance its appeal to a range of renters.

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

8.8
Very Good
With a solid 8.8 out of 10 overall, Columbia - Gateway Drive is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, Columbia - Gateway Drive 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

  • Images Available
  • Laundry available on site
  • Package service

Great for

  • Pet owners
  • Work-from-home

Floor plans

Plan AStudio1 bath300 sqft$1,709 /mo

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Amenities for Columbia - Gateway Drive

Apartment Amenities

Air ConditioningDining and Cooking Utensils
KitchenModern Lighting
Premium BeddingUpdated Bathrooms
Workspace

Appliances

Iron

Tech

Flat Screen TV'sPremium Cable Package Included

Building

Cats OKDogs OK
Onsite Laundry

Grounds

Assigned ParkingPet-Friendly Community

Services

Breakfast/Coffee ConciergeConcierge Service
Free Local CallsPackage Service
VoiceMailWireless Internet Access
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

Applicants

Applicants

One-time.

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REQUIRED FEES

Security Deposit

One-time. Refundable.

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Dog Policy

Allowed
Limit1

Cat Policy

Allowed
Limit1

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About Columbia - Gateway Drive

HomeApartments in Columbia Columbia - Gateway Drive

Columbia - Gateway Drive is a Columbia Apartment located at 6620 Eli Whitney Dr. The property features a Studio rental unit available starting at $1709. Amenities include Dogs Ok, Cats Ok, Pet Friendly Community, and On-Site Laundry. Covered Parking parking available. Contact us for a showing.


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.
8.8
/10
Very Good
With a solid 8.8 out of 10 overall, Columbia - Gateway Drive is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, Columbia - Gateway Drive 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 - Gateway Drive
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 - Gateway Drive 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 - Gateway Drive 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 - Gateway Drive 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·6A 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 Columbia - Gateway Drive does not have many hallmark characteristics to highlight, it has some qualities and features that will resonate with a broad range of renters.
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 - Gateway Drive 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 - Gateway Drive is great for:

Pet owners

  • 2 pet grooming services nearby
  • 4 pet supply stores near the property
  • 2 pet hospitals in the area

Work-from-home

  • High speed internet is an amenity
  • Extra room or space for at-home office
  • 3 internet service provider options nearby
  • 2 office supply stores within 1 mile

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 - Gateway Drive compares to other nearby properties.

Positives

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
Pet friendly
This property allows pets

Considerations

Greater distance from grade schools
The nearest elementary school is farther than 1 mile away
Greater distance from high schools
The nearest high school is farther than 2 miles away
Greater distance from middle schools
The nearest middle school is farther than 1 mile away

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Rent trends in Columbia

studio apartments at Columbia - Gateway Drive cost about 9% less than the average rent price for studio apartments in Columbia.

Median rents as of Dec 6 2025.
Columbia
A table of studio rental data trends in Columbia
MonthMedian Rent
December 2023$1,770
January 2024$1,742
February 2024$1,722
March 2024$1,888
April 2024$1,912
May 2024$1,803
June 2024$2,124
July 2024$2,113
August 2024$1,966
September 2024$1,799
October 2024$1,947
November 2024$1,927
December 2024$1,870
January 2025$1,907
February 2025$1,886
March 2025$1,961
April 2025$1,827
May 2025$1,868
June 2025$1,873
July 2025$1,877
August 2025$1,937
September 2025$1,829
October 2025$1,889
November 2025$1,888
December 2025$1,874

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Bedrooms

Studio

Rent-to-income ratio

30%

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Recommended income

$68,360/yr

With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $68,360 annually to afford this studio monthly rent price of $1,709.
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Schools near Columbia - Gateway Drive

Cradlerock Elementary School

6700 cradlerock way

columbia, MD, 21045

PK, K-5Public
B+

Cedar Lane Special Center

11630 scaggsville rd

fulton, MD, 20759

PK, K-12Public
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Getting around Columbia near 6620 Eli Whitney Drive

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 6620 Eli Whitney Drive, Columbia

Groceries

4/10
At least one grocery store within a 30-minute walk

Shopping

6/10
Variety of shops within walking distance

Cafes

6/10
Some cafés within walking distance

Restaurants

5/10
Some restaurants within walking distance

Primary schools

1/10
No elementary schools within a 30-minute walk

High schools

0/10
No high schools within a 30-minute walk

Parks

3/10
Limited amount of park space nearby

Nightlife

2/10
Few or no bars within walking distance

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