Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on May 2, 2026
Last updated on May 2, 2026
Last updated on May 2, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
As of April 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Columbia, MD is $2,400. This is +23%, or $451, higher than the national average.
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As of April 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Columbia, MD is $2,400. This is +23%, or $451, higher than the national average.
average price per square foot
Median rent and rent ranges are based on Zumper inventory in the last 30 days. Household data are provided by the US Census Bureau.
Rent prices for all bedroom counts and property types in Columbia, MD have increased by 2% in the last month and have increased by 9% in the last year.
Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.
The monthly rent for an apartment in Columbia, MD is $2,276. A 1-bedroom apartment in Columbia, MD costs about $2,113 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $2,440. Houses for rent in Columbia, MD are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $3,000.
Comparables | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
1 bedroom | $1,985 | 1% | 5% | |
2 bedroom | $2,385 | 1% | 9% | |
3 bedroom | $2,885 | 1% | 7% | |
4 bedroom | $3,500 | 1% | 8% | |
Studio | $1,385 | 39% | 14% |
Comparables | ||
|---|---|---|
Downtown Columbia | $2,445 | |
Fairway Hills | $2,285 | |
Harpers Choice | $1,962 | |
Hickory Ridge | $2,530 | |
Kings Contrivance | $2,350 | |
Long Reach | $1,800 | |
Oakland Mills | $2,135 | |
Owen Brown | $2,500 | |
River Hill | $2,147 | |
Wilde Lake | $2,349 |
Comparables | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $2,276 | 2% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,950 | 4% | No Change | |
Houses | $3,000 | 5% | No Change | |
Rooms | $2,000 | 19% | - |
Studio
Average rent
$1,385
Last 30 days
39%
Last year
14%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,985
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
5%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,385
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
9%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,885
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
7%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$3,500
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
8%
Harpers Choice
Average rent
$1,962
Downtown Columbia
Average rent
$2,445
Hickory Ridge
Average rent
$2,530
Fairway Hills
Average rent
$2,285
Long Reach
Average rent
$1,800
Wilde Lake
Average rent
$2,349
Kings Contrivance
Average rent
$2,350
Owen Brown
Average rent
$2,500
Oakland Mills
Average rent
$2,135
River Hill
Average rent
$2,147
Apartments
Average rent
$2,276
Last 30 days
2%
Condos
Average rent
$1,950
Last 30 days
4%
Houses
Average rent
$3,000
Last 30 days
5%
Rooms
Average rent
$2,000
Last 30 days
19%
The table above reflects average rent prices in Columbia, MD, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.
Median rent prices in Columbia, MD for all bedroom counts and property types compared to Arbutus, MD.
Columbia
higher than the national median
lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Columbia, MD is 67% higher than the median rent in Arbutus, MD.
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3d ago
Verified
8712 Airybrink Ln, Columbia, MD 21045
2 beds
1 bath
$1,027
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
5627 Cedar Ln, Columbia, MD 21044
1–4 beds
1–2 baths
$1,041–$3,750
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
6001 Turnabout Ln, Columbia, MD 21044
1–4 beds
1–2 baths
$1,083–$3,700
Apartment for rent
16h ago
11608 Little Patuxent Pkwy, Columbia, MD 21044
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,365–$1,755
Apartment for rent
1d ago
5980 Turnabout Ln, Columbia, MD 21044
1–4 beds
1–2 baths
$1,569–$2,820
Price drop
Apartment for rent
Available Jan 8
1d ago
Verified
5464 Harpers Farm Rd, Columbia, MD 21044
1–3 beds
1 bath
$1,697–$2,580
Price drop
Apartment for rent
Available Mar 24
5d+ ago
Long Reach condo for rent in Columbia
8709 Hayshed Ln #1, Columbia, MD 21045
2 beds
1 bath
$1,750
Condo for rent
Available Apr 1
5d+ ago
Oakland Mills house for rent in Columbia
9633 Whiteacre Rd #B4, Columbia, MD 21045
2 beds
1.5 baths
$1,789
House for rent
1d ago
Verified
5441 Columbia Rd #9342A, Columbia, MD 21044
3 beds
2 baths
$4,420
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
10300 Hickory Ridge Rd #8478A, Columbia, MD 21044
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,720–$3,970
Apartment for rent
14h ago
10101 Governor Warfield Pkwy, Columbia, MD 21044
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,531–$3,938
Apartment for rent
16h ago
5421 Lynx Ln, Columbia, MD 21044
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,110–$4,810
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
River Hill condo for rent in Columbia
5801 Clipper Ln #404, Columbia, MD 21029
2 beds
2 baths
$3,100
Condo for rent
Available Jun 6
5d+ ago
River Hill condo for rent in Columbia
2 beds
2 baths
$3,100
Condo for rent
Available Jun 6
7h ago
Verified
5441 Columbia Rd, Columbia, MD 21044
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,715–$3,115
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5h ago
Verified
10360 Swift Stream Pl, Columbia, MD 21044
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,382–$2,686
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
6001 Turnabout Ln, Columbia, MD 21044
1–4 beds
1–2 baths
$1,083–$3,700
Apartment for rent
23h ago
Verified
12020 Little Patuxent Pkwy, Columbia, MD 21044
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,920–$2,465
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
5464 Harpers Farm Rd, Columbia, MD 21044
1–3 beds
1 bath
$1,697–$2,580
Price drop
Apartment for rent
Available Mar 24
5h ago
Verified
10360 Swift Stream Pl, Columbia, MD 21044
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,382–$2,686
Apartment for rent
7h ago
Verified
5441 Columbia Rd, Columbia, MD 21044
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,715–$3,115
Price drop
Apartment for rent
7h ago
Verified
10300 Hickory Ridge Rd, Columbia, MD 21044
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,750–$2,690
Price drop
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
5441 Columbia Rd #9342A, Columbia, MD 21044
3 beds
2 baths
$4,420
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
10300 Hickory Ridge Rd #8478A, Columbia, MD 21044
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,720–$3,970
Apartment for rent
23h ago
Verified
12020 Little Patuxent Pkwy, Columbia, MD 21044
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,920–$2,465
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
5464 Harpers Farm Rd, Columbia, MD 21044
1–3 beds
1 bath
$1,697–$2,580
Price drop
Apartment for rent
Available Mar 24
7h ago
Verified
5441 Columbia Rd, Columbia, MD 21044
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,715–$3,115
Price drop
Apartment for rent
7h ago
Verified
10300 Hickory Ridge Rd, Columbia, MD 21044
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,750–$2,690
Price drop
Apartment for rent
14h ago
Verified
10799 Hickory Ridge Rd, Columbia, MD 21044
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,816–$2,700
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
7070 Cradlerock Way, Columbia, MD 21045
1 bed
1 bath
$1,294
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
8610 Snowden River Pkwy, Columbia, MD 21045
1 bed
1 bath
$1,079
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
8712 Airybrink Ln, Columbia, MD 21045
2 beds
1 bath
$1,027
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
6001 Turnabout Ln, Columbia, MD 21044
1–4 beds
1–2 baths
$1,083–$3,700
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
5464 Harpers Farm Rd, Columbia, MD 21044
1 bed
1 bath
$1,697–$2,290
Price drop
Apartment for rent
Available May 2
5h ago
Verified
10360 Swift Stream Pl, Columbia, MD 21044
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,382–$2,686
Apartment for rent
7h ago
Verified
5441 Columbia Rd, Columbia, MD 21044
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,715–$3,115
Price drop
Apartment for rent
7h ago
Verified
10300 Hickory Ridge Rd, Columbia, MD 21044
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,750–$2,690
Price drop
Apartment for rent
13h ago
Verified
10401 Twin Rivers Rd, Columbia, MD 21044
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,780–$2,520
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
7070 Cradlerock Way, Columbia, MD 21045
1 bed
1 bath
$1,294
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
8610 Snowden River Pkwy, Columbia, MD 21045
1 bed
1 bath
$1,079
Apartment for rent