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20h ago
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5627 Cedar Ln, Columbia, MD 21044
In-unit laundry | Air conditioning | Fitness center
1–4 beds
1–2 baths
$879–$3,750
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
6001 Turnabout Ln, Columbia, MD 21044
In-unit laundry | Air conditioning | Garage parking
1–4 beds
1–2 baths
$1,083–$3,700
Apartment for rent
6h ago
Verified
12020 Little Patuxent Pkwy, Columbia, MD 21044
In-unit laundry | Air conditioning | Garage parking
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,985–$2,465
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
1–3 beds
1 bath
$1,617–$2,670
Price drop
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Available Mar 24
3h ago
Verified
5441 Columbia Rd, Columbia, MD 21044
Garage parking | On-site laundry | Balcony
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,700–$3,085
Price drop
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2d ago
Verified
10300 Hickory Ridge Rd, Columbia, MD 21044
In-unit laundry | Balcony | Swimming pool
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,730–$2,935
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,382–$2,686
Apartment for rent
11h ago
Verified
3 beds
2.5 baths
$7,017
$6,131
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11h ago
Verified
10300 Hickory Ridge Rd, Columbia, MD 21044
In-unit laundry | Furnished | Balcony
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,580–$4,160
Apartment for rent
11h ago
Verified
5441 Columbia Rd #2805A, Columbia, MD 21044
In-unit laundry | Furnished | Air conditioning
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,890–$3,940
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Outdoor Space
Fitness Center
In-Unit Laundry
Balcony
1d ago
Verified
10401 Twin Rivers Rd, Columbia, MD 21044
In-unit laundry | Air conditioning | Garage parking
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,518–$2,520
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1d ago
Verified
7070 Cradlerock Way, Columbia, MD 21045
Air conditioning | On-site laundry | Fitness center
1 bed
1 bath
$1,294
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
2 beds
1 bath
$1,027
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
2 beds
1 bath
$2,010
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
8610 Snowden River Pkwy, Columbia, MD 21045
Air conditioning | On-site laundry | Fitness center
1 bed
1 bath
$1,079–$1,308
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
10799 Hickory Ridge Rd, Columbia, MD 21044
Air conditioning | On-site laundry | Fitness center
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,950–$2,700
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,763–$1,893
Apartment for rent
2h ago
10101 Governor Warfield Pkwy, Columbia, MD 21044
In-unit laundry | Balcony | Swimming pool
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,531–$3,993
Apartment for rent
5h ago
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,101–$3,943
Apartment for rent
6h ago
Long Reach condo for rent in Columbia
5911 Millrace Ct #J204, Columbia, MD 21045
In-unit laundry | Balcony | Ceiling fan
2 beds
1 bath
$2,200
Condo for rent
9h ago
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,695–$1,995
Apartment for rent
9h ago
1–4 beds
1–2 baths
$1,629–$2,820
Price drop
Apartment for rent
Available Jan 8
11h ago
River Hill condo for rent in Columbia
5910 Great Star Dr #304, Columbia, MD 21029
In-unit laundry | Garage parking | Assigned parking
2 beds
2 baths
$3,200
Condo for rent
14h ago
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,060–$4,620
Price drop
Apartment for rent
Available May 14
22h ago
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,651–$3,294
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Long Reach townhouse for rent in Columbia
5740 Yellowrose Ct, Columbia, MD 21045
In-unit laundry | Furnished | Air conditioning
3 beds
2 baths
$1,850
House for rent
Available Jun 1
1d ago
Long Reach condo for rent in Columbia
6001 Majors Ln #2, Columbia, MD 21045
In-unit laundry | Air conditioning | On-site laundry
3 beds
2 baths
$2,700
Condo for rent
Available Jun 5
1d ago
Downtown Columbia townhouse for rent in Columbia
10270 Rutland Round Rd, Columbia, MD 21044
In-unit laundry | Air conditioning | Garage parking
3 beds
2.5 baths
$3,400
House for rent
1d ago
Long Reach townhouse for rent in Columbia
8774 Tamar Dr, Columbia, MD 21045
Air conditioning | Assigned parking | Central heat
3 beds
1.5 baths
$2,800
House for rent
2d ago
7410 Grace Dr, Columbia, MD 21044
In-unit laundry | Air conditioning | On-site laundry
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$725–$1,840
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Oakland Mills townhouse for rent in Columbia
9419 Merryrest Rd, Columbia, MD 21045
In-unit laundry | Ceiling fan | Carpet
3 beds
2 baths
$2,500
House for rent
2d ago
Long Reach townhouse for rent in Columbia
6450 Sewells Orchard Dr, Columbia, MD 21045
In-unit laundry | Garage parking | Fitness center
3 beds
2.5 baths
$2,900
House for rent
2d ago
Harpers Choice townhouse for rent in Columbia
5407 Fallriver Row Ct, Columbia, MD 21044
In-unit laundry | Carpet | Dishwasher
4 beds
2.5 baths
$2,500
House for rent
5d+ ago
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,365–$1,755
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Hickory Ridge townhouse for rent in Columbia
3 beds
2.5 baths
$3,600
House for rent
5d+ ago
Hickory Ridge townhouse for rent in Columbia
3 beds
3 baths
$2,850
House for rent
5d+ ago
Long Reach apartment for rent in Columbia
5909 Tamar Dr #4, Columbia, MD 21045
In-unit laundry | Air conditioning | Balcony
1 bed
1 bath
$1,550
Apartment for rent
Available May 31
5d+ ago
Hickory Ridge townhouse for rent in Columbia
11225 Avalanche Way, Columbia, MD 21044
In-unit laundry | Walk-in closets | Ceiling fan
3 beds
2 baths
$2,600
House for rent
5d+ ago
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,725–$1,975
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
River Hill house for rent in Columbia
2 beds
2 baths
$2,900
House for rent
5d+ ago
Hickory Ridge townhouse for rent in Columbia
11273 Skilift Ct #A, Columbia, MD 21044
In-unit laundry | Swimming pool | Walk-in closets
3 beds
2 baths
$2,800
House for rent
5d+ ago
Kings Contrivance condo for rent in Columbia
7317 Eden Brook Dr, Columbia, MD 21046
In-unit laundry | Walk-in closets | Dishwasher
2 beds
2 baths
$2,500
Condo for rent
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Columbia
8848 Goose Landing Cir, Columbia, MD 21045
In-unit laundry | On-site laundry | Ceiling fan
3 beds
2.5 baths
$2,400
House for rent
5d+ ago
Kings Contrivance house for rent in Columbia
3 beds
2 baths
$3,799
House for rent
5d+ ago
Long Reach apartment for rent in Columbia
1 bed
1 bath
$1,600
Apartment for rent
Available May 1
5d+ ago
Long Reach condo for rent in Columbia
On-site laundry | Swimming pool | Package service
3 beds
2 baths
$2,390
Condo for rent
Available Jun 1
5d+ ago
Owen Brown condo for rent in Columbia
9060 Gracious End Ct #103, Columbia, MD 21046
In-unit laundry | On-site laundry | Walk-in closets
2 beds
2 baths
$2,500
$2,400
Price drop
Condo for rent
5d+ ago
Hickory Ridge townhouse for rent in Columbia
10661 High Beam Ct, Columbia, MD 21044
In-unit laundry | Assigned parking | Hardwood floor
4 beds
3.5 baths
$3,300
$3,200
Price drop
House for rent
5d+ ago
Long Reach condo for rent in Columbia
6085 Majors Ln #11K35, Columbia, MD 21045
In-unit laundry | Balcony | Dishwasher
4 beds
2 baths
$2,400
Condo for rent
5d+ ago
Oakland Mills house for rent in Columbia
1 bed
1 bath
$1,850
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Columbia, MD, is often highlighted for its well-planned layout and abundance of green spaces, making it a pleasant area for outdoor activities. Residents appreciate the variety of amenities, such as shopping centers and parks, which contribute to a convenient lifestyle. However, some locals note that traffic can be a significant issue, especially during peak hours, which can make commuting less than ideal. Overall, the access to recreation and services seems to balance out the occasional frustrations with congestion.
Columbia's 2025 rental market shows 1-bedroom apartments averaging around $2,000 per month, while 2-bedroom units rent for around $2,300 monthly. These figures represent the current market rates across all neighborhoods in the city.
Rents in Columbia, MD are on the rise, with a notable increase of 5.7% in 2024 compared to the previous year.
Columbia rental prices vary by 13% throughout the year, with April offering the lowest rents and September commanding the highest rates. Fall months and April typically provide the best opportunities for lower pricing compared to spring and summer peak season.
Downtown Columbia, Hickory Ridge, Harpers Choice, and Wilde Lake offer the strongest community infrastructure with high walk scores and well-developed street networks. Harpers Choice represents 20% of Columbia's rental listings and generates nearly 1.4 times more consumer interest than the market average, while Long Reach draws nearly twice the typical market interest.
Oakland Mills offers the most affordable option with 1-bedroom apartments at around $1,480 monthly, 22% below the city median. Kings Contrivance provides another budget-friendly choice at around $1,730 per month, 9% under median pricing, while Harpers Choice offers similar rates at around $1,740 monthly.
Columbia offers excellent options for pet owners, with 54% of listings welcoming pets across the rental market. Harpers Choice, Owen Brown, Long Reach, and Wilde Lake provide exceptional pet amenities including waste stations, dedicated pet spaces, no breed restrictions, and regular pet events that build community among animal lovers.
Utilities are rarely included in Columbia rental properties, appearing in less than 1% of total listings across all bedroom types. Most renters should expect to arrange and pay for utilities separately from their monthly rent.
Columbia's rental market features predominantly Colonial architecture at 62.5% of available properties, reflecting traditional American design from the 1600s with symmetrical facades and center-hall layouts. Contemporary homes account for 26% of the market, offering modern amenities with clean lines and open floor plans that emerged in the mid-20th century.
Zumper’s proprietary rental data fuels our analysis. Rent and market trends, availability, neighborhood popularity, and lifestyle scores are all calculated using real-time and 2024 rental inventory and prices.
Our Lifestyle Categories ("great for eco-living," "great for social life," "great for pet owners," etc.) are determined by set criteria, against which we score each listing and its available features. At the neighborhood level, we calculate the listing count for each category to determine which lifestyles best fit each area.
Zumper, founded in 2012, is North America’s largest privately-owned rental platform, offering over 1 million listings across the U.S. and Canada. Stay informed on the latest trends and shifts in the rental market with our monthly National Rent Report, your go-to resource for key insights into the evolving rental landscape.
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