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Highlights

  • Pet Friendly
  • Newly renovated homes
  • Beautiful landscaped grounds
  • Park like setting

Location

8954 River Island Dr Apt 102, Savage, MD 20763, USA|Savage - Guilford
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Management

Blue Ocean Realty

Leasing office

(844) 278-3514 ext. 7437

Open 

Monday 9:00 am–5:00 pm ET

Property Overview

The Flats at River Mill is distinguished by newly renovated homes and beautifully landscaped grounds, offering a park-like setting. With a Zumper Expert Rating of 8.8, it provides an excellent balance of price, value, and high-quality amenities rated 10 out of 10, alongside a location rating of 9 out of 10 for its convenience. Additionally, the property is recognized for its pet-friendly features, including outdoor spaces and nearby pet supply stores, enhancing its appeal to 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, The Flats at River Mill is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, The Flats at River Mill 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

  • Dishwasher
  • Pet friendly

Great for

  • Pet owners

Floor plans

1 Bed 1 Bath1 bed1 bath940 sqft$1,700–$1,735 /mo4 units available
2 Bed 2 Bath2 bed2 bath1,010 sqft$1,985 /mo4 units available
2 Bed 2 Bath River View2 bed2 bath1,010 sqft$2,048–$2,049 /mo4 units available

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Amenities for The Flats at River Mill

Apartment Amenities

Air ConditioningBalcony
PatioWindow Coverings

Appliances

DishwasherIn-Unit Laundry
MicrowaveRefrigerator
Washer and Dryer

Tech

Cable Ready

Building

Cats OKDogs OK

Services

Spanish Speaking Staff
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

One-time. Agent application fee.

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REQUIRED FEES

Deposit

One-time. Refundable: 100%. Security Deposit.

$350

OPTIONAL FEES

Dog Policy

Allowed
Limit2

Cat Policy

Allowed
Limit2

Cat

Pet Rent

Monthly. 2 cats max. 2 pet max per home | Restrictions: None.

$25

Pet Fee

One-time fee per pet.

$350

Dog

Pet Rent

Monthly. 2 dogs max. 2 pet max per home | Restrictions: Call for Breed Restrictions.

$25

Pet Fee

One-time fee per pet.

$350

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Building details

Property details

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About The Flats at River Mill

HomeApartments in SavageSavage - Guilford The Flats at River Mill

The Flats at River Mill offers a refreshing change from the ordinary with newly renovated homes. Our beautiful landscaped grounds will energize you. Our community is nestled in a beautiful park like setting surrounded by trees, grass, and bordered by the Little Patuxent River in Howard County, Maryland. You will enjoy being minutes from shopping, dining, and entertainment hot spots. We are convenient to both Baltimore and Washington, DC. with easy access to I-95, I-295, Routes 100, 175, 32, and 1. The Flats at River Mill is an apartment community located in Howard County and the 20763 ZIP Code. This area is served by the Howard County Public Schools attendance zone.


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, The Flats at River Mill is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, The Flats at River Mill 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 The Flats at River Mill
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.
The Flats at River Mill 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.
The Flats at River Mill 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.
The Flats at River Mill 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 The Flats at River Mill 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.
The Flats at River Mill 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.

The Flats at River Mill is great for:

Pet owners

  • Outdoor spaces are available at this property
  • 3 pet supply stores 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 The Flats at River Mill compares to other nearby properties.

Positives

Dishwasher
Dishwasher available in kitchen
Pet friendly
This property allows pets

Considerations

Fewer storage options
Limited cabinet or closet space
Lacks images
Fewer than 10 photos available for this location

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Rent trends in Savage - Guilford

1-bedroom apartments here are priced 1% higher than 1-bedrooms in Savage - Guilford.

If you decide to upgrade your space, you can expect 2-bedrooms at The Flats at River Mill to be 8% less than the average for similarly sized apartments in Savage - Guilford.

Median rents as of May 10 2025.
Savage - Guilford
Savage
A table of 1-bedroom apartment rental data trends in Savage
MonthMedian Rent
December 2023$1,600
January 2024$1,598
February 2024$1,597
March 2024$1,593
April 2024$1,617
May 2024$1,643
June 2024$1,670
July 2024$1,675
August 2024$1,700
September 2024$1,690
October 2024$1,675
November 2024$1,671
December 2024$1,666
January 2025$1,653
February 2025$1,677
March 2025$1,638
April 2025$1,600
May 2025$1,600
A table of 1-bedroom apartment rental data trends in Savage - Guilford
MonthMedian Rent
December 2023$1,600
January 2024$1,598
February 2024$1,597
March 2024$1,593
April 2024$1,617
May 2024$1,643
June 2024$1,670
July 2024$1,675
August 2024$1,700
September 2024$1,690
October 2024$1,675
November 2024$1,671
December 2024$1,666
January 2025$1,653
February 2025$1,677
March 2025$1,663

Affordability calculator

Can I afford to live at 8954 River Island Dr Apt 102?

Bedrooms

Rent-to-income ratio

30%

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The general rule of thumb is to spend around 30% or less of your income on rent.
Recommended income

$68,000/yr

With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $68,000 annually to afford this 1-bedroom monthly rent price of $1,700.
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Schools near The Flats at River Mill

Bollman Bridge Elementary School

8200 savage-guilford rd

jessup, MD, 20794

PK, K-5Public
B+

Cedar Lane Special Center

11630 scaggsville rd

fulton, MD, 20759

PK, K-12Public
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Neighborhood

Savage - Guilford | Savage, MD

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

Getting around Savage near 8954 River Island Dr Apt 102

Walking

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

Driving

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

Cycling

6/10
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 8954 River Island Dr Apt 102, Savage

Groceries

8/10
At least one grocery store within a 15-minute walk

Shopping

1/10
Few or no shops within walking distance

Cafes

6/10
Some cafés within walking distance

Restaurants

4/10
Some restaurants within walking distance

Primary schools

9/10
At least one elementary school within a 10-minute walk

High schools

3/10
No high schools within a 30-minute walk

Parks

8/10
Large amount of park space nearby

Nightlife

1/10
Few or no bars within walking distance

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