Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on September 16, 2025

Average rent in
Columbia, MD

Last updated on September 16, 2025

Last updated on September 16, 2025

Bedroom count

Property type

Rent price trends

Rent prices for all bedroom counts and property types in Columbia, MD have increased by 5% in the last month and have decreased by 7% in the last year.

We analyze our inventory and calculate this information on a 30-day rolling basis.

Rent price summary for
Columbia, MD

As of September 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Columbia, MD is $2,264. This is +15% higher than the national average.

$2.03

average price per square foot

Median rent

$2,264

decreased by7%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

83

for rent on Zumper.com

As of September 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Columbia, MD is $2,264. This is +15% higher than the national average.

$2.03

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

6%
80%
12%
1%
1%
$0-$1,500$0 - $1,500
$1,501-$3,000$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001-$4,500$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501-$6,000$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001-$50,000$6,001 - $50,000

Households

66%
34%
Owner-occupied
Renter-occupied

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 comparables in
Columbia, MD

The monthly rent for an apartment in Columbia, MD is $2,161. A 1-bedroom apartment in Columbia, MD costs about $2,070 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $2,250. Houses for rent in Columbia, MD are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $2,900.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$1,986

No Change

9%

2 bedroom

$2,232

2%

12%

3 bedroom

$2,850

2%

3%

4 bedroom

$3,500

8%

17%

Studio

$1,380

9%

23%

Studio

Average rent

$1,380

Last 30 days

9%

Last year

23%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,986

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

9%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,232

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

12%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,850

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

3%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,500

Last 30 days

8%

Last year

17%

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.

Compare rent prices in Columbia, MD to other cities

Median rent prices in Columbia, MD for all bedroom counts and property types compared to Arbutus, MD.

Columbia

Median rent price$2,264
increased by15%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$1,735
decreased by12%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Columbia, MD is 30% higher than the median rent in Arbutus, MD.

More data insights and reports

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National Rent Report

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Poplar Glen - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

8.3

Very good

Poplar Glen

11608 Little Patuxent Pkwy, Columbia, MD 21044

1–2 beds

1–2 baths

$1,365–$1,755

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7079 Guilford Rd - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

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7079 Guilford Rd, Columbia, MD 21029

2 beds

1 bath

$1,550

Apartment for rent

5923 Tamar Dr #5P17 - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

Long Reach condo for rent in Columbia

2 Bedroom Condo in Prime Columbia Location!

5923 Tamar Dr #5P17, Columbia, MD 21045

2 beds

1 bath

$1,630

Condo for rent

11450 Little Patuxent Pkwy #608 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Hickory Ridge condo for rent in Columbia

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Harpers Forest - Photo 1 of 1

11h ago

9.3

Excellent

Harpers Forest

5980 Turnabout Ln, Columbia, MD 21044

1–4 beds

1–2 baths

$1,659–$2,820

Apartment for rent

Available Jan 8

8867 Rollright Ct - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

Long Reach condo for rent in Columbia

Condo for rent

6021 Majors Ln #5 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Long Reach apartment for rent in Columbia

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6021 Majors Ln #5, Columbia, MD 21045

2 beds

1 bath

$1,750

Apartment for rent

10566 Twin Rivers Rd #F1 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Harpers Choice condo for rent in Columbia

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10566 Twin Rivers Rd #F1, Columbia, MD 21044

2 beds

1 bath

$1,750

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