Columbia, MD rental market
Last updated August 25, 2025
Rental market summary
The average rent for all bedrooms and all property types in Columbia, MD is $2,286.
$2,286
+$9
-$165
148
Source: Zillow Rentals data
Rental price range
The price range for all bedrooms and all property types is $650 to $8,200.
| Rent price | Number of rental properties |
|---|---|
| $600 | 1 |
| $700 | 2 |
| $800 | 2 |
| $900 | 1 |
| $1,000 | 1 |
| $1,100 | 3 |
| $1,200 | 3 |
| $1,300 | 3 |
| $1,400 | 5 |
| $1,500 | 5 |
| $1,600 | 10 |
| $1,700 | 14 |
| $1,800 | 12 |
| $1,900 | 8 |
| $2,000 | 8 |
| $2,100 | 12 |
| $2,200 | 8 |
| $2,300 | 7 |
| $2,400 | 4 |
| $2,500 | 5 |
| $2,600 | 10 |
| $2,700 | 9 |
| $2,800 | 11 |
| $2,900 | 11 |
| $3,000 | 3 |
| $3,100 | 5 |
| $3,200 | 12 |
| $3,300 | 10 |
| $3,400 | 5 |
| $3,500 | 2 |
| $3,600 | 1 |
| $3,700 | 1 |
| $3,800 | 1 |
| $3,900 | 2 |
| $4,000 | 1 |
| $4,300 | 1 |
| $4,900 | 2 |
| $5,000+ | 2 |
Average rent price over time
In the last year, rent has decreased by $165 compared to the previous year.
| Last year (2024) | This year (2025) | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | $2,250 | $2,375 |
| Feb | $2,251 | $2,178 |
| Mar | $2,255 | $2,206 |
| Apr | $2,275 | $2,213 |
| May | $2,300 | $2,348 |
| Jun | $2,235 | $2,300 |
| Jul | $2,297 | $2,353 |
| Aug | $2,302 | $2,352 |
| Sep | $2,500 | No data |
| Oct | $2,400 | No data |
| Nov | $2,343 | No data |
| Dec | $2,250 | No data |
Market temperature
The Columbia, MD rental market temperature is WARM. Market temperature is based on changes in renter demand compared to the national average. For example, a hot market has increasing demand.
Temperature is based on all bedrooms and all property types.
Compare average rent in markets
Rent in Columbia, MD is 9% higher than the national average.
$2,286
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Frequently asked questions
1. What is the average rent in Columbia, MD?
The average rent in Columbia, MD is $2,286.
2. How much does it cost to rent a house in Columbia, MD?
Houses in Columbia, MD rent between $650 - $8,200 with an average rent of $2,286.
3. How has the rent in Columbia, MD changed in the last year?
In the last year, the rent in Columbia, MD decreased by $165
4. How much has the rent in Columbia, MD increased/decreased in the last month?
In the last month, the rent in Columbia, MD increased by $9
5. How many available rentals are there in Columbia, MD?
There are currently 148 rentals available in Columbia, MD.
6. How do rent prices in Columbia, MD compare with the national average?
The average rent in Columbia, MD is $2,286 — 8.86% higher the national average of $2,100.