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1h 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
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11h 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
7h ago
Verified
12020 Little Patuxent Pkwy, Columbia, MD 21044
In-unit laundry | Air conditioning | Garage parking
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,945–$2,470
Apartment for rent
2h ago
Verified
1–3 beds
1 bath
$1,725–$2,293
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Available Mar 24
4d ago
Verified
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,382–$2,686
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13h ago
Verified
5441 Columbia Rd, Columbia, MD 21044
Garage parking | On-site laundry | Balcony
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,700–$3,070
Price drop
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1d ago
Verified
10300 Hickory Ridge Rd, Columbia, MD 21044
In-unit laundry | Balcony | Swimming pool
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,750–$3,170
Price drop
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12h ago
Verified
10401 Twin Rivers Rd, Columbia, MD 21044
In-unit laundry | Air conditioning | Garage parking
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,780–$2,520
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13h ago
Verified
7070 Cradlerock Way, Columbia, MD 21045
Air conditioning | On-site laundry | Fitness center
1 bed
1 bath
$1,294
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13h ago
Verified
1–3 beds
1 bath
$919–$1,189
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Outdoor Space
In-Unit Laundry
Balcony
Fitness Center
1d ago
Verified
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,763–$1,893
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3d ago
Verified
8610 Snowden River Pkwy, Columbia, MD 21045
Air conditioning | On-site laundry | Fitness center
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,308–$1,563
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4d 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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12h ago
Verified
2 beds
1 bath
$2,980
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12h ago
Verified
5441 Columbia Rd #3559A, Columbia, MD 21044
In-unit laundry | Furnished | Air conditioning
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,880–$4,400
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2h ago
5320 Cedar Ln, Columbia, MD 21044
Swimming pool | Fitness center | Package service
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,130–$4,750
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Available Jun 3
1d ago
7410 Grace Dr, Columbia, MD 21044
In-unit laundry | Air conditioning | On-site laundry
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$725–$1,840
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1h ago
10101 Governor Warfield Pkwy, Columbia, MD 21044
In-unit laundry | Balcony | Swimming pool
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,531–$4,222
Apartment for rent
4h ago
1–4 beds
1–2 baths
$1,579–$2,820
Price drop
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Available Jan 8
7h ago
Wilde Lake townhouse for rent in Columbia
10780 Green Mountain Cir, Columbia, MD 21044
On-site laundry | Storage
3 beds
2.5 baths
$2,600
House for rent
8h ago
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,011–$4,419
Apartment for rent
16h ago
Long Reach condo for rent in Columbia
2 beds
1 bath
$1,850
Condo for rent
22h ago
2–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,987–$3,289
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Long Reach apartment for rent in Columbia
1 bed
1 bath
$1,700
Apartment for rent
Available Jun 15
2d ago
Hickory Ridge condo for rent in Columbia
2 beds
2 baths
$2,850
Condo for rent
Available Jul 1
2d ago
Long Reach house for rent in Columbia
2 beds
2 baths
$2,600
House for rent
2d ago
Oakland Mills apartment for rent in Columbia
1 bed
1 bath
$1,650
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Downtown Columbia townhouse for rent in Columbia
10292 Chestnut Park Ln #124, Columbia, MD 21044
In-unit laundry | Garage parking | Balcony
3 beds
2.5 baths
$3,200
House for rent
4d ago
Long Reach house for rent in Columbia
8698 Open Meadow Way, Columbia, MD 21045
In-unit laundry | Air conditioning | Garage parking
4 beds
2.5 baths
$3,495
$3,295
Price drop
House for rent
4d ago
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,365–$1,755
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Hickory Ridge townhouse for rent in Columbia
11883 Blue February Way, Columbia, MD 21044
In-unit laundry | Balcony | Assigned parking
4 beds
3.5 baths
$3,300
House for rent
Available Jun 15
5d+ ago
Harpers Choice condo for rent in Columbia
1 bed
1 bath
$1,700
Condo for rent
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
Condo for rent
5d+ ago
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,725–$1,975
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Owen Brown townhouse for rent in Columbia
4 beds
3.5 baths
$3,000
House for rent
Available May 31
5d+ ago
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,695–$1,995
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Wilde Lake townhouse for rent in Columbia
4 beds
3.5 baths
$2,750
House for rent
5d+ ago
Kings Contrivance townhouse for rent in Columbia
3 beds
3.5 baths
$3,200
House for rent
5d+ ago
Hickory Ridge condo for rent in Columbia
11510 Little Patuxent Pkwy #407, Columbia, MD 21044
In-unit laundry | Balcony | Fireplace
2 beds
2 baths
$1,950
Condo 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
Long Reach townhouse for rent in Columbia
6235 Deep River Cyn, Columbia, MD 21045
Garage parking | Hardwood floor | Walk-in closets
3 beds
2.5 baths
$3,000
House for rent
5d+ ago
Downtown Columbia condo for rent in Columbia
10808 Warfield Pl #207, Columbia, MD 21044
In-unit laundry | Garage parking
2 beds
2 baths
$2,750
Condo 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
$1,900
Condo for rent
5d+ ago
Harpers Choice apartment for rent in Columbia
5482 Cedar Ln, Columbia, MD 21044
On-site laundry | Balcony | Swimming pool
1 bed
1 bath
$1,650
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
River Hill condo for rent in Columbia
2 beds
2 baths
$2,900
Condo for rent
Available Jun 6
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
House for rent
5d+ ago
Harpers Choice house for rent in Columbia
5435 The Bridle Path, Columbia, MD 21044
In-unit laundry | Garage parking | Dishwasher
4 beds
2 baths
$3,700
House for rent
5d+ ago
River Hill townhouse for rent in Columbia
5915 Trumpet Sound Ct #4, Columbia, MD 21029
In-unit laundry | Garage parking | Hardwood floor
4 beds
3.5 baths
$3,800
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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 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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