Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on November 1, 2025
Last updated on November 1, 2025
Last updated on November 1, 2025
Bedroom count
Property type
As of October 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Columbia, MD is $2,470. This is +27%, or $525, higher than the national average.
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As of October 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Columbia, MD is $2,470. This is +27%, or $525, 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 decreased by 3% in the last month and have increased by 2% 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 $2,370. A 1-bedroom apartment in Columbia, MD costs about $2,040 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $2,557. Houses for rent in Columbia, MD are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $2,900.
Comparables | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
1 bedroom | $2,015 | 2% | 7% | |
2 bedroom | $2,481 | 2% | 3% | |
3 bedroom | $2,875 | 1% | 1% | |
4 bedroom | $3,500 | 5% | 17% | |
Studio | $1,380 | 3% | 21% |
Comparables | ||
|---|---|---|
Downtown Columbia | $2,557 | |
Fairway Hills | $2,624 | |
Harpers Choice | $1,995 | |
Hickory Ridge | $2,560 | |
Kings Contrivance | $2,300 | |
Long Reach | $2,750 | |
Oakland Mills | $2,402 | |
Owen Brown | $2,550 | |
River Hill | $1,977 | |
Wilde Lake | $2,226 |
Comparables | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $2,370 | 1% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,850 | 5% | No Change | |
Houses | $2,900 | 5% | No Change | |
Rooms | $925 | 5% | - |
Studio
Average rent
$1,380
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
21%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$2,015
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
7%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,481
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
3%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,875
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
1%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$3,500
Last 30 days
5%
Last year
17%
Downtown Columbia
Average rent
$2,557
Fairway Hills
Average rent
$2,624
Hickory Ridge
Average rent
$2,560
Wilde Lake
Average rent
$2,226
Harpers Choice
Average rent
$1,995
Kings Contrivance
Average rent
$2,300
Long Reach
Average rent
$2,750
Owen Brown
Average rent
$2,550
River Hill
Average rent
$1,977
Oakland Mills
Average rent
$2,402
Apartments
Average rent
$2,370
Last 30 days
1%
Condos
Average rent
$1,850
Last 30 days
5%
Houses
Average rent
$2,900
Last 30 days
5%
Rooms
Average rent
$925
Last 30 days
5%
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
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Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Columbia, MD is 27% higher than the median rent in Arbutus, MD.
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1h ago
7416 Grace Dr, Columbia, MD 21044
2–3 beds
1 bath
$1,175–$1,525
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
Long Reach condo for rent in Columbia
8875 Tamebird Ct #J, Columbia, MD 21045
2 beds
1 bath
$1,450
Condo for rent
2d ago
Long Reach condo for rent in Columbia
5923 Tamar Dr #5P17, Columbia, MD 21045
2 beds
1 bath
$1,630
Condo for rent
9h ago
5980 Turnabout Ln, Columbia, MD 21044
1–4 beds
1–2 baths
$1,649–$2,820
Price drop
Apartment for rent
Available Jan 8
5d+ ago
Hickory Ridge house for rent in Columbia
11440 Little Patuxent Pkwy Apt 704 #704, Columbia, MD 21044
2 beds
1 bath
$1,800
House for rent
5d+ ago
Long Reach condo for rent in Columbia
6007 Majors Ln Apt 12 #12N12, Columbia, MD 21045
2 beds
1 bath
$1,850
Condo for rent
5d+ ago
Wilde Lake condo for rent in Columbia
2 beds
1 bath
$1,990
Condo for rent
Available Oct 1
4d ago
Downtown Columbia townhouse for rent in Columbia
10210 Sherman Heights Pl Unit 51 #51, Columbia, MD 21044
4 beds
3 baths
$5,000
House for rent
6h ago
10000 Town Center Ave, Columbia, MD 21044
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,085–$8,930
Apartment for rent
6h ago
10101 Twin Rivers Rd, Columbia, MD 21044
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,893–$10,358
Apartment for rent
14h ago
10101 Governor Warfield Pkwy, Columbia, MD 21044
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,492–$3,631
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Hickory Ridge townhouse for rent in Columbia
7885 River Rock Way, Columbia, MD 21044
3 beds
3 baths
$3,600
House for rent
20h ago
Verified
10300 Hickory Ridge Rd #7847A, Columbia, MD 21044
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,620–$3,560
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Downtown Columbia apartment for rent in Columbia
2 beds
2 baths
$3,500
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
River Hill condo for rent in Columbia
5910 Great Star Dr Unit 201 #201, Columbia, MD 21029
2 beds
2 baths
$3,199
Condo for rent
2d ago
Verified
5464 Harpers Farm Rd, Columbia, MD 21044
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,765–$2,259
Apartment for rent
Available Nov 1
1h ago
7416 Grace Dr, Columbia, MD 21044
2–3 beds
1 bath
$1,175–$1,525
Apartment for rent
1h ago
8870 Columbia 100 Pkwy, Columbia, MD 21045
Studio
1 bath
$2,009
Apartment for rent
1h ago
8890 Stanford Blvd, Columbia, MD 21045
Studio
1 bath
$1,889
Apartment for rent
1h ago
6620 Eli Whitney Dr, Columbia, MD 21046
Studio
1 bath
$1,709
Apartment for rent
1h ago
7030 Gentle Shade Rd, Columbia, MD 21046
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,169–$3,324
Apartment for rent
1h ago
5351 Harpers Farm Rd, Columbia, MD 21044
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,750–$2,690
Apartment for rent
1h ago
9705 Clocktower Ln, Columbia, MD 21046
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,915–$2,254
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
7578 Rain Flower Way #NONE, Columbia, MD 21046
3 beds
4 baths
$2,600
$2,490
Price drop
House for rent
Available Nov 1
11h ago
Verified
5441 Columbia Rd, Columbia, MD 21044
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,655–$2,935
Price drop
Apartment for rent
11h ago
Verified
10300 Hickory Ridge Rd, Columbia, MD 21044
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,710–$2,915
Price drop
Apartment for rent
20h ago
Verified
10300 Hickory Ridge Rd #7847A, Columbia, MD 21044
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,620–$3,560
Apartment for rent
20h ago
Verified
5441 Columbia Rd #6792A, Columbia, MD 21044
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,390–$2,880
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
6550 Frietchie Row, Columbia, MD 21045
4 beds
2 baths
$2,500
House for rent
2d ago
Verified
5464 Harpers Farm Rd, Columbia, MD 21044
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,765–$2,259
Apartment for rent
Available Nov 1
4h ago
5029 Columbia Rd, Columbia, MD 21044
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,710–$2,325
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
7578 Rain Flower Way #NONE, Columbia, MD 21046
3 beds
4 baths
$2,600
$2,490
Price drop
House for rent
Available Nov 1
11h ago
Verified
5441 Columbia Rd, Columbia, MD 21044
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,655–$2,935
Price drop
Apartment for rent
11h ago
Verified
10300 Hickory Ridge Rd, Columbia, MD 21044
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,710–$2,915
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
6550 Frietchie Row, Columbia, MD 21045
4 beds
2 baths
$2,500
House for rent
4h ago
5029 Columbia Rd, Columbia, MD 21044
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,710–$2,325
Price drop
Apartment for rent
6h ago
10101 Twin Rivers Rd, Columbia, MD 21044
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,036–$6,923
Apartment for rent
4d ago
12020 Little Patuxent Pkwy, Columbia, MD 21044
1 bed
1 bath
$1,755–$2,005
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Downtown Columbia condo for rent in Columbia
5355 Smooth Meadow Way Unit 5 #5, Columbia, MD 21044
2 beds
2 baths
$2,390
Condo for rent