Average Rent in Columbia, MD

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Current Versus Historical Columbia, MD Rents

Columbia rentals average $0 for a studio rental to $3,000 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $2,800, or roughly $2 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in November 2024, median rents have fallenover the last year. Studio rentals prices have increased by $405 (18.18%) year-over-year from $2,228 to $2,633. 1-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $200 (-6.49%) year-over-year from $3,081 to $2,881. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $308 (16.09%) year-over-year from $1,917 to $2,225. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $68 (2.48%) year-over-year from $2,757 to $2,825. 4-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $75 (-2.44%) year-over-year from $3,075 to $3,000. 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 0.00% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone down by 6.15% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone down by 0.74% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone down by 2.75% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone down by 4.76% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Nov 2024 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
1 BR	$2.15	$2,881	$3,081 (-6.49%)	$3,081 (-6.49%)
2 BR	$1.92	$2,225	$1,917 (16.09%)	$1,300 (71.15%)
3 BR	$2.07	$2,825	$2,757 (2.48%)	$2,299 (22.87%)
4+ BR	$1.91	$3,000	$3,075 (-2.44%)	$2,767 (8.43%)

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 $2,775 per month. Only one city nearby has an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Columbia, MD, with an average rent of $2,775, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near Columbia, MD is Columbia, MD. Monthly rents here are on average $2,775 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 on par with the other cities nearby. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 2.61% more expensive. 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	$1,625	$2,275	$2,775

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 $2,900. That's roughly around $2 per sqft. The county that is the most affordable is Howard, MD. It's average rent per month is $2,900. Vice versa, with an average rent of $2,900, Howard, MD is the most expensive county by Columbia, MD.

In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Columbia, MD is 0.31% more affordable than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Columbia, MD is 1.10% 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	N/A	$1,630	$2,300	$2,900

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	N/A	$1,800	$2,100	$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 $2,800. 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 $1,625 and an average price per square feet of $2.15. There are a total of 8 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 $2,275 and an average price per square feet of $1.92. 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 0.18%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.06%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.16%, and three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.02% year-over-year.

What is a reasonable rent price in Columbia, MD?

A reasonable rent price in Columbia, MD is around $2,240/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.