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4h ago
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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
3d ago
Verified
5597 Cedar Ln, Columbia, MD 21044
In-unit laundry | Air conditioning | Fitness center
1–4 beds
1–2 baths
$1,041–$3,750
Apartment for rent
14h ago
Verified
12020 Little Patuxent Pkwy, Columbia, MD 21044
In-unit laundry | Air conditioning | Garage parking
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,135–$2,765
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
1–3 beds
1 bath
$1,649–$2,512
Price drop
Apartment for rent
Available Mar 24
1d ago
Verified
10300 Hickory Ridge Rd, Columbia, MD 21044
In-unit laundry | Balcony | Swimming pool
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,720–$2,915
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,382–$2,686
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3d ago
Verified
5441 Columbia Rd, Columbia, MD 21044
Garage parking | On-site laundry | Balcony
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,690–$2,945
Price drop
Apartment for rent
6h ago
Verified
8610 Snowden River Pkwy, Columbia, MD 21045
Air conditioning | On-site laundry | Fitness center
1 bed
1 bath
$1,308
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1d ago
Verified
1–3 beds
1 bath
$919–$1,189
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
10799 Hickory Ridge Rd, Columbia, MD 21044
Air conditioning | On-site laundry | Fitness center
1 bed
1 bath
$1,950
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Balcony
In-Unit Laundry
Outdoor Space
Fitness Center
2d ago
Verified
5441 Columbia Rd #8865A, Columbia, MD 21044
In-unit laundry | Furnished | Air conditioning
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,670–$4,240
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
10401 Twin Rivers Rd, Columbia, MD 21044
In-unit laundry | Air conditioning | Garage parking
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,930–$2,791
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,763–$1,893
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
7070 Cradlerock Way, Columbia, MD 21045
Air conditioning | On-site laundry | Fitness center
1 bed
1 bath
$1,294
Apartment for rent
14h ago
1–4 beds
1–2 baths
$1,699–$2,820
Apartment for rent
Available Jan 8
15h ago
Oakland Mills condo for rent in Columbia
5860 Thunder Hill Rd #B2, Columbia, MD 21045
Walk-in closets | Storage | Dishwasher
1 bed
1 bath
$1,475
Condo for rent
16h 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 Jul 1
20h ago
10101 Governor Warfield Pkwy, Columbia, MD 21044
In-unit laundry | Balcony | Swimming pool
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,583–$4,430
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Long Reach townhouse for rent in Columbia
6140 Good Hunters Ride, Columbia, MD 21045
In-unit laundry | Garage parking | Hardwood floor
3 beds
3.5 baths
$3,200
House for rent
2d ago
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,365–$1,755
Apartment for rent
2d ago
5320 Cedar Ln, Columbia, MD 21044
Swimming pool | Fitness center | Package service
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,100–$4,750
Apartment for rent
Available Jun 29
2d ago
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,101–$5,909
Price drop
Apartment for rent
3d ago
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,725–$1,975
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Long Reach condo for rent in Columbia
2 beds
2 baths
$1,850
Condo for rent
3d ago
1 bed
1 bath
$1,879–$2,147
Apartment for rent
3d ago
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,695–$1,995
Apartment for rent
4d ago
Long Reach house for rent in Columbia
8619 Hayshed Ln, Columbia, MD 21045
In-unit laundry | Garage parking | On-site laundry
4 beds
2.5 baths
$3,300
House for rent
5d+ ago
Hickory Ridge townhouse for rent in Columbia
11543 Shell Flower Ln, Columbia, MD 21044
In-unit laundry | Fireplace | Dishwasher
3 beds
2.5 baths
$3,200
House for rent
5d+ ago
Long Reach condo for rent in Columbia
8723 Hayshed Ln, Columbia, MD 21045
In-unit laundry | Hardwood floor | Dishwasher
2 beds
1 bath
$1,850
Condo for rent
5d+ ago
Hickory Ridge townhouse for rent in Columbia
3 beds
3.5 baths
$3,200
House for rent
5d+ ago
Long Reach apartment for rent in Columbia
1 bed
1 bath
$1,200
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Oakland Mills house for rent in Columbia
5978 Jacobs Ladder, Columbia, MD 21045
Garage parking | Assigned parking | Hardwood floor
3 beds
2 baths
$3,100
House for rent
Available Jun 22
5d+ ago
Wilde Lake condo for rent in Columbia
10580 Cross Fox Ln #D2, Columbia, MD 21044
On-site laundry | Balcony | Assigned parking
2 beds
1.5 baths
$1,990
$1,890
Price drop
Condo for rent
5d+ ago
River Hill house for rent in Columbia
6026 Trotter Rd, Columbia, MD 21029
In-unit laundry | Air conditioning | Garage parking
4 beds
2.5 baths
$5,100
House for rent
5d+ ago
Wilde Lake townhouse for rent in Columbia
3 beds
2.5 baths
$2,600
House for rent
Available Jun 1
5d+ ago
River Hill house for rent in Columbia
6026 Trotter Rd, Columbia, MD 21029
In-unit laundry | Garage parking | Hardwood floor
4 beds
3.5 baths
$5,100
House for rent
5d+ ago
Long Reach townhouse for rent in Columbia
6306 Early Red Ct, Columbia, MD 21045
In-unit laundry | Swimming pool | Ceiling fan
4 beds
3 baths
$3,000
House for rent
5d+ ago
Long Reach condo for rent in Columbia
6001 Majors Ln #2, Columbia, MD 21045
In-unit laundry | Assigned parking | Ceiling fan
3 beds
2 baths
$2,695
Condo for rent
Available Jun 20
5d+ ago
Harpers Choice apartment for rent in Columbia
2 beds
1.5 baths
$2,350
$2,250
Price drop
Apartment for rent
Available Jul 2
5d+ ago
Long Reach townhouse for rent in Columbia
4 beds
4 baths
$3,000
House for rent
5d+ ago
Long Reach apartment for rent in Columbia
5909 Tamar Dr #4, Columbia, MD 21045
Air conditioning | Balcony | Assigned parking
1 bed
1 bath
$1,535
Apartment for rent
Available May 31
5d+ ago
Hickory Ridge condo for rent in Columbia
2 beds
1.5 baths
$2,100
Condo for rent
5d+ ago
River Hill townhouse for rent in Columbia
6125 White Marble Ct, Columbia, MD 21029
In-unit laundry | Garage parking | Hardwood floor
3 beds
2.5 baths
$3,600
House for rent
5d+ ago
River Hill condo for rent in Columbia
5801 Clipper Ln #2, Columbia, MD 21029
In-unit laundry | Air conditioning | Balcony
2 beds
2 baths
$2,800
Condo for rent
Available Aug 3
5d+ ago
River Hill condo for rent in Columbia
5800 Clipper Ln, Columbia, MD 21029
In-unit laundry | Garage parking | On-site laundry
2 beds
2 baths
$2,900
Condo for rent
5d+ ago
Harpers Choice apartment for rent in Columbia
5478 Cedar Ln #C3, Columbia, MD 21044
In-unit laundry | Air conditioning | Balcony
1 bed
1 bath
$1,650
Apartment for rent
Available Aug 1
5d+ ago
Harpers Choice townhouse for rent in Columbia
5220 Winding Star Cir, Columbia, MD 21044
In-unit laundry | Hardwood floor | Fireplace
4 beds
3.5 baths
$3,400
$3,200
Price drop
House for rent
5d+ ago
Long Reach condo for rent in Columbia
6087 Majors Ln #5K17, Columbia, MD 21045
In-unit laundry | On-site laundry
2 beds
1 bath
$1,900
Condo for rent
5d+ ago
Long Reach townhouse for rent in Columbia
3 beds
1.5 baths
$2,800
$2,695
Price drop
House for rent
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Columbia
8805 Goose Landing Cir, Columbia, MD 21045
Garage parking | Walk-in closets
4 beds
3.5 baths
$3,200
House for rent
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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.
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 2026 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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