Average Rent in Columbia, MD

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Current Versus Historical Columbia, MD Rents

Columbia rentals average $1,588 for a 1-bedroom rental to $2,950 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $2,400, or roughly $2 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in December 2024, median rents have fallen substantiallyover the last year. Studio rentals prices have increased by $317 (13.67%) year-over-year from $2,316 to $2,633. 1-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $1,391 (-46.51%) year-over-year from $2,991 to $1,600. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $67 (3.36%) year-over-year from $1,983 to $2,050. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $75 (2.75%) year-over-year from $2,725 to $2,800. 4-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $33 (-1.12%) year-over-year from $2,983 to $2,950. 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 3.28% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone down by 37.99% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone down by 4.65% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone down by 2.21% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone down by 4.32% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Dec 2024 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
1 BR	$2.07	$1,600	$2,991 (-46.51%)	$3,081 (-48.07%)
2 BR	$1.93	$2,050	$1,983 (3.36%)	$1,346 (52.32%)
3 BR	$2.18	$2,800	$2,725 (2.75%)	$2,299 (21.78%)
4+ BR	$1.84	$2,950	$2,983 (-1.12%)	$2,942 (0.28%)

Historical Rents in Columbia, MD

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Top Cities Near Columbia

Let's compare Columbia, MD's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All

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 0.16% more expensive than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Columbia, MD is 9.55% 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	$1,585	$2,150	$2,900

Top Zipcodes Near Columbia

There is one zipcode in or near Columbia, MD. The average rent for this zipcode is $2,325.

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	$1,650	$2,250	$2,325

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 $2,400. 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 0 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 $1,588 and an average price per square feet of $2.07. There are a total of 6 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 $1,963 and an average price per square feet of $1.93. There are a total of 14 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 0.14%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.47%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.03%, and three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.03% year-over-year.

What is a reasonable rent price in Columbia, MD?

A reasonable rent price in Columbia, MD is around $1,920/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.