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Highlights

  • Pet Friendly
  • Fully equipped kitchens
  • Washer/dryer
  • Patios or balconies
  • 24 hour fitness center
  • Two outdoor swimming pools
  • Closets

Location

5441 Columbia Rd, Columbia, MD 21044, USA|Fairway Hills
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Management

Avalon Bay

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(667) 303-2089

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9:00 am–7:00 pm ET

Property Overview

Avalon Fairway Hills-Meadows earns an exceptional 9.9/10 rating, with top scores for price, amenities, location, and quality, plus strong trustworthiness. It offers fully equipped kitchens, washer/dryer, patios or balconies, a 24-hour fitness center, two outdoor swimming pools, and generous closet space, along with 49 photos and strong value per square foot. It is also noted for pet friendliness, with outdoor spaces and nearby pet services.

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

9.9
Excellent
With an impressive overall rating of 9.9 out of 10, Avalon Fairway Hills-Meadows is one of the top properties in Fairway Hills. It stands out for Price, Amenities, and Location, so residents can expect their monthly rent payments to give them elevated features, an exceptional standard of living, and a phenomenal experience.

Things you’ll love

  • More space
  • Fireplace
  • Images Available

Great for

  • Pet owners

Floor plans

A3-7701 bed1 bath770 sqft$1,685–$1,835 /mo4 units available
A1-7151 bed1 bath715 sqft$1,760–$1,845 /mo6 units available
B1-10492 bed1.5 bath1,049 sqft$2,090–$2,480 /mo10 units available
B4-11622 bed2 bath1,162 sqft$2,315 /mo1 unit available
C1-12743 bed2 bath1,274 sqft$2,590–$2,855 /mo4 units available
C1-14133 bed2 bath1,413 sqft$2,930–$2,985 /mo4 units available
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A5D-9791 bed1 bath979 sqftAsk to join waitlistComing soon
A1-10491 bed1.5 bath1,049 sqftAsk to join waitlistComing soon
B2-Eat-in-Kitchen2 bed2 bath1,147 sqftAsk to join waitlistComing soon
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Amenities for Avalon Fairway Hills-Meadows

Apartment Amenities

BalconyCarpet
Fireplace

Building

Cats OKDogs OK
Fitness CenterOnsite Laundry
Residents LoungeRoof Deck

Grounds

Garage ParkingOutdoor Space
Swimming Pool

Services

Package Service
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

Application Fee

Per-applicant. Agent application fee.

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REQUIRED FEES

Security Deposit

One-time.

$300

Parking Policy

Garage Parking

Dog Policy

Allowed

Cat Policy

Allowed

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Property details

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About Avalon Fairway Hills-Meadows

HomeApartments in ColumbiaFairway Hills Avalon Fairway Hills-Meadows

Welcome to our spectacular community Located in the heart of Columbia, Avalon at Fairway Hills offers 1, 2, and 3 bedroom apartment homes with a variety of features. All apartment homes include fully equipped kitchens, washer/dryer, patios or balconies, closets and more. Enjoy our many amenities including two outdoor swimming pools and 24 hour fitness center. With everything that Avalon at Fairway Hills has to offer, you will have more time for the things most important to you.


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.
9.9
/10
Excellent
With an impressive overall rating of 9.9 out of 10, Avalon Fairway Hills-Meadows is one of the top properties in Fairway Hills. It stands out for Price, Amenities, and Location, so residents can expect their monthly rent payments to give them elevated features, an exceptional standard of living, and a phenomenal experience.
How we rated Avalon Fairway Hills-Meadows
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.
Avalon Fairway Hills-Meadows 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.
Avalon Fairway Hills-Meadows 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·10A score based on proximity and ease of access to shops, restaurants, schools, and public transportation while considering the desirability of the area.
Avalon Fairway Hills-Meadows offers residents unparalleled convenience to popular points of interest, transportation, schools, and more, which provide an elevated quality of life. Communication with management is usually quick and easy, allowing for a more expedited application and renting process, saving you time and money.
Quality·10A 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.
Avalon Fairway Hills-Meadows has notable characteristics that give it an edge. It is a verified property that stands out from others nearby as an exceptional choice for renters looking for a specific lifestyle. Offering a combination of prestige, modernity, and tailored living experiences, residents can expect nothing short of excellence at Avalon Fairway Hills-Meadows.
Trustworthiness·9A 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.
Avalon Fairway Hills-Meadows has gone above and beyond to craft a useful, detailed description, demonstrating transparency and trustworthiness, and giving renters a clear picture of what to expect from the property and its management, so they can make an informed decision about whether the rental meets their needs.

Reviews from the web

Showing 8 highest rated

Had an excellent experience at this location. Madelyn Walker provided a warm inviting presence when I was looking for a new apartment. She seemed very knowledgeable about all aspects of the process.

Robert Walsh

Robert Walsh

Dec 20, 2024

I recently toured Avalon fairway hills and even though the tour was “self guided” the nice leasing lady helped me through the whole process , she was very patience and thoughtful! It helped my experience by a lot! Thank you Cydney !

Amber Allen

Amber Allen

Dec 31, 2024

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Avalon Fairway Hills-Meadows is great for:

Pet owners

  • Outdoor spaces are available at this property
  • 2 pet hospitals in the area
  • 1 pet supply store near the property

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 Avalon Fairway Hills-Meadows compares to other nearby properties.

Positives

More space
The 1-bedroom is 75 sqft larger than other listings nearby
More space
The 2-bedroom is 66 sqft larger than other listings nearby
Fireplace
Upgraded in-unit features
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

Considerations

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

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Rent trends in Fairway Hills

1-bedroom apartments here are priced 33% lower than 1-bedrooms in Fairway Hills.

If you decide to upgrade your space, you can expect 2-bedrooms at Avalon Fairway Hills-Meadows to be 13% less than the average for similarly sized apartments in Fairway Hills.

3-bedroom apartments at Avalon Fairway Hills-Meadows cost about 33% less than the average rent price for 3-bedroom apartments in Fairway Hills.

Median rents as of Jun 27 2026.
Fairway Hills
Columbia
A table of 1-bedroom apartment rental data trends in Columbia
MonthMedian Rent
July 2024$1,994
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$2,015
November 2025$2,072
December 2025$2,015
January 2026$1,966
February 2026$1,903
March 2026$1,883
April 2026$1,905
May 2026$1,992
June 2026$1,970
A table of 1-bedroom apartment rental data trends in Fairway Hills
MonthMedian Rent
July 2024$1,845
August 2024$2,470
September 2024$2,831
October 2024$2,801
November 2024$2,597
December 2024$2,822
January 2025$2,753
February 2025$2,335
March 2025$2,019
April 2025$1,971
May 2025$1,849
June 2025$1,912
July 2025$1,937
August 2025$1,942
September 2025$2,109
October 2025$2,395
November 2025$2,336
December 2025$2,293
January 2026$2,108
February 2026$1,938
March 2026$2,020
April 2026$1,926
May 2026$2,572
June 2026$2,593

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Rent-to-income ratio

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With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $68,900 annually to afford this 1-bedroom median monthly rent price of $1,722.
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Schools near Avalon Fairway Hills-Meadows

Running Brook Elementary School

5215 w running brook rd

columbia, MD, 21044

PK, K-5Public
B

Hanover Hills

7030 banbury dr

hanover, MD, 21076

PK, K-5Public
B+

Cedar Lane Special Center

11630 scaggsville rd

fulton, MD, 20759

PK, K-12Public
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Neighborhood

Fairway Hills | Columbia, MD

NEIGHBORHOOD VIBE
Peaceful and quiet
Noise-canceling headphones not required in this mostly noise free area.

Getting around Columbia near 5441 Columbia Rd

Walking

4/10
Some shops and stores are within a few minutes.

Driving

9/10
Commuting is easy with multiple accessible routes and plenty of parking.

Cycling

6/10
Peddling isn’t a problem with cyclist-friendly streets and bikeable destinations.

Transit

3/10
There are a few mass transit options within the area.

Points of interest for 5441 Columbia Rd, Columbia

Groceries

4/10
At least one supermarket within a 20-minute walk

Shopping

6/10
Several shops within walking distance

Cafes

3/10
Some cafés within walking distance

Restaurants

4/10
Some restaurants within a few minutes’ walk

Primary schools

2/10
At least one elementary school within a 30-minute walk

High schools

0/10
Closest high school further than a 30-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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