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Columbia, Maryland Affordable Housing

As of April 04, 2025, Columbia, Maryland has 29 Affordable Housing complexes. There are 952 section 8 apartments and 1232 approved low-income housing units. There is 1 Housing Authority that serves the area and their contact information can be found below.

Harper House?a=1743799517

Harper House

Low Income Housing

Harper House Has 100 Units Available

$413 - $854*/month View Detail
Hickory Ridge Place?a=1743799517

Hickory Ridge Place

Low Income Housing

Hickory Ridge Place Has 108 Units Available

$413 - $854*/month View Detail
Huntington Ii T a Columbia Commons?a=1743799517

Huntington Ii T a Columbia Commons

Low Income Housing

Huntington Ii T a Columbia Commons Has 200 Units Available

$413 - $854*/month View Detail
Monarch Mills?a=1743799517

Monarch Mills

Low Income Housing

Monarch Mills Has 116 Units Available

$413 - $854*/month View Detail
Orchard Crossing Apartments?a=1743799517

Orchard Crossing Apartments

Low Income Housing

Orchard Crossing Apartments Has 187 Units Available

$413 - $854*/month View Detail
Park View At Columbia Ii?a=1743799517

Park View At Columbia Ii

Low Income Housing

Park View At Columbia Ii Has 104 Units Available

$413 - $854*/month View Detail
Park View At Snowden River?a=1743799517

Park View At Snowden River

Low Income Housing

Park View At Snowden River Has 100 Units Available

$413 - $854*/month View Detail
Shalom Square?a=1743799517

Shalom Square

Low Income Housing

Shalom Square Has 50 Units Available

$413 - $854*/month View Detail
Sierra Woods Apartments?a=1743799517

Sierra Woods Apartments

Low Income Housing

Sierra Woods Apartments Has 160 Units Available

$413 - $854*/month View Detail
Stevens Forest Apartments?a=1743799517

Stevens Forest Apartments

Low Income Housing

Stevens Forest Apartments Has 106 Units Available

$413 - $854*/month View Detail

HOUSING AUTHORITIES SERVING HOWARD

Howard County Housing Commission

Howard County Housing Commission

Housing Authority

There Are Currently 1138 Units Available Under Management by the Howard County Housing Commission. These Low-income Housing Units Consist of Section 8, Public Housing, and Low-income Housing Tax Credit Properties. the Howard County Housing Commission Serves the Columbia, Metropolitan Area.

There Are Currently 1138 Units Available Under Management by the Howard County Housing Com...

Fair Market Rent

The Howard County Housing Commission will pay about 70% of a tenants rent with the tenant being responsible for the other 30%.

Howard County, MD Fair Market Rent:
Studio
$1,379
1 Bedroom
$1,582
2 Bedrooms
$1,943
3 Bedrooms
$2,519
4 Bedrooms
$2,849

Income Limit

Income Limits are maximum income limits allowed based on household size. The following limits were established by HUD for low income households to be eligible for housing assistance in Howard County for 2025.

Howard County, MD Income Limit:
1 Person
$68,500
2 Persons
$78,250
3 Persons
$88,050
4 Persons
$97,800
5 Persons
$105,650

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the best apartments in Columbia, MD?

The best apartments in Columbia, MD are Orchard Crossing Apartments , Shalom Square , Park View At Columbia Ii , Park View At Snowden River and Monarch Mills

What is the average property rent in Columbia, MD?

The average property rent in Columbia, MD is $2,114.

What is the price range for a studio apartment in Columbia, MD?

The price range for a studio apartment in Columbia, MD is between $1,103 and $1,655. You can view more listings by clicking on the Load More button.

What is the price range for a 1 bedroom apartment in Columbia, MD?

The price range for 1 bedroom apartment in Columbia, MD is between $1,266 and $1,898. You can view more listings by clicking on the Load More button.

What is the price range for a 2 bedroom apartment in Columbia, MD?

The price range for 2 bedroom apartment in Columbia, MD is between $1,554 and $2,332. You can view more listings by clicking on the Load More button.

What is the price range for a 3 bedroom apartment in Columbia, MD?

The price range for 3 bedroom apartment in Columbia, MD is between $2,015 and $3,023. You can view more listings by clicking on the Load More button.

What is the price range for a 4 bedroom apartment in Columbia, MD?

The price range for 4 bedroom apartment in Columbia, MD is between $2,279 and $3,419. You can view more listings by clicking on the Load More button.

When were the prices last updated for the properties in Columbia, MD?

The prices were last updated on 03 April, 2025 for the properties in Columbia, MD

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