Average Rent in Columbia, MD

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Current Versus Historical Columbia, MD Rents

Columbia rentals average $0 for a studio rental to $3,500 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $2,900, or roughly $2 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in July 2025, median rents have been roughly unchanged over the last year. Studio rentals prices have decreased by $643 (-33.10%) year-over-year from $1,943 to $1,300. 1-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $0 (0.00%) year-over-year from $3,164 to $3,164. 2-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $317 (-13.67%) year-over-year from $2,317 to $2,000. 3-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $33 (-1.14%) year-over-year from $2,933 to $2,900. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $150 (4.55%) year-over-year from $3,300 to $3,450. Note that this figure includes all active and rented listings throughout the month.

Month-to-month, seasonality might have a bigger impact than overall trend price changes. Studio rents have gone down by 21.45% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone up by 2.93% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone up by 2.56% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone down by 2.22% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 5.08% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Jul 2025 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
1 BR	$2.03	$3,164	$3,164 (0.00%)	$3,086 (2.54%)
2 BR	$2.04	$2,000	$2,317 (-13.67%)	$1,973 (1.35%)
3 BR	$1.66	$2,900	$2,933 (-1.14%)	$2,508 (15.61%)
4+ BR	$1.60	$3,450	$3,300 (4.55%)	$2,950 (16.95%)

Historical Rents in Columbia, MD

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Top Cities Near Columbia

There are a total of 1 cities nearby Columbia. The average rent in Columbia is currently $2,850 per month. Only one city nearby has an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Columbia, MD, with an average rent of $2,850, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near Columbia, MD is Columbia, MD. Monthly rents here are on average $2,850 per month.

Let's compare Columbia, MD's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. One bedrooms are equivalent to other nearby cities' one bedroom rents. Two bedrooms in Columbia, MD are about 2.56% more affordable. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are on par with the other cities nearby. Want more information? Check out the top 1 cities near Columbia, MD in the following chart.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Columbia, MD	N/A	$1,700	$2,000	$2,850

Top Neighborhoods Near Columbia

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Neighborhood	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All

Top Counties Near Columbia

The average rent for rentals in these counties is $3,100. That's roughly around $2 per sqft. The county that is the most affordable is Howard, MD. It's average rent per month is $3,100. Vice versa, with an average rent of $3,100, Howard, MD is the most expensive county by Columbia, MD.

Typically, rent for studios in Columbia, MD is inf% more affordable than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Columbia, MD is on par with the other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Columbia, MD is 5.18% more affordable than other counties nearby. We've listed all of these counties in the chart below.

County	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Howard, MD	$1,525	$1,700	$2,051	$3,100

Top Zipcodes Near Columbia

There is one zipcode in or near Columbia, MD. The average rent for this zipcode is $2,300.

The following chart includes the zipcode in or near Columbia, MD. You can view the average rent breakdown for each zipcode by bedroom size.

Zipcode	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
21230, Baltimore, MD	$1,938	$1,850	$2,175	$2,300

Frequently Asked Questions - Columbia Average Rents

What is the average rent price in Columbia, MD?

The average monthly rental price for Columbia, MD apartments for rent is approximately $2,900. This calculation takes into consideration rental listings of varying bedroom/bathroom sizes, building types, and locations.

Do Columbia, MD rent prices drop in winter?

Yes! On average we see a 3.4% drop in rental prices between the peak summer months and the slower winter months. With the added bonus of decreased competition from other renters looking to move, winter is generally considered the best time of the year to find an apartment for rent in Columbia, MD.

How much is a studio apartment in Columbia, MD?

The average monthly rental price for studio apartments is $0 and an average price per square feet of $0.00. There are a total of 1 studio apartment listings currently available for rent in Columbia.

How much is a one bedroom apartment in Columbia, MD?

The average monthly rental price for one bedroom apartments is $1,700 and an average price per square feet of $2.03. There are a total of 4 one bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Columbia.

How much is a two bedroom apartment in Columbia, MD?

The average monthly rental price for two bedroom apartments is $1,950 and an average price per square feet of $2.04. There are a total of 12 two bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Columbia.

How have rent prices in Columbia, MD changed this year?

Rent prices for rentals in Columbia, MD can fluctuate yearly. Specifically, studio rental prices have changed by -0.33%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.00%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.14%, and three bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.01% year-over-year.

What is a reasonable rent price in Columbia, MD?

A reasonable rent price in Columbia, MD is around $2,320/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.