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Charleston Place

Charleston Place

Ellicott City, Maryland, 21043

1 Bedroom$950 - $1,095

2 Bedrooms$1,250 - $1,405

Ashton Woods

Ashton Woods

Ellicott City, Maryland, 21043

1 Bedroom$1,300 - $1,355

2 Bedrooms$1,480 - $1,845

3 Bedrooms$1,950 - $2,030

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Howard Crossing Apartment Homes

Ellicott City, Maryland, 21043

1 Bedroom$915 - $1,245

2 Bedrooms$1,175 - $1,765

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Sierra Woods

Sierra Woods

Columbia, Maryland, 21045

1 Bedroom$690 - $850

2 Bedrooms$824 - $950

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Find Apartments in Ellicott City, Maryland

Ellicott City is a good municipality in which to find your new place - it doesn't matter whether you prefer far flung suburbs or the rush of downtown areas, Ellicott City has dog friendly apartments available in every price range. Soon you will have no trouble at all getting around like a local in Ellicott City, your new city!

Want the inside scoop on Ellicott City? Check out our Ellicott City Local Talk for local tips and information about Ellicott City. You can also get answers to your Ellicott City questions from our local experts by using the "Ask a Question" feature.

Welcome To Your Apartment In Ellicot City

The name may be misleading...well, as far as the 'burbs outside Baltimore go, with a population of 65,834, Ellicot City is rather urban...it's the county seat of Howard County and boasts one of the most elegant historic downtown districts in the area. It's more than your average suburb, in fact it's not really a suburb at all, it's ""Historic Ellicott City"", ""Old Ellicott City"". It's got all the cosmopolitan allure of a bigger city with the friendly small-town atmosphere. Just ask some of the people who live there using our link: LocalTalk. Due to its size you won't have any trouble finding apartments, perhaps even right in the downtown center, and out Apartment Guide can get you started. Some local monuments include the quaint Thomas Isaac Log Cabin, or the B&O Railroad Museum. Ellicott City has countless cultural attractions to offer like The Enchanted Forest, a large theme park opened back in 1955, then re-located to Clark's Elioak Farm.

What Kind Of Rents To Expect in Ellicott City

There are many affordable small apartments located within larger buildings in Ellicott, and then there are also more luxury residences spread throughout the area.  Ellicott City sort of merges into Columbia and the county to the southwest. You'll find many these apartments are neat discrete communities in themselves, located conveniently apart from the city center affording you some peace and quiet. You'll still be a stone's throw away from all the attractions no matter what.

Historic Ellicott City Part One: The Enchanted Forest

In Ellicott City you got your recent camp-y history like the big Space Age 50s theme park fairy tale sculptures of Enchanted Forest (now relocated to Clark's Elioak Farm, remember!) and you got the colonial American history, the Railroad...it's all there in Ellicott City! The Forest opened as an ambitious rival project to Disney Land; apparently the park was 'nursery rhyme' themed. They had mechanical rides and stuff...52 acres...then it closed in the 80s. It lay abandoned for decades until it was all rescued and relocated in 2004. It's a pretty unique and quirky thing! Go to the Enchanted Forest Preservation Society's website for pictures and more about the story: website. It must be a haunted! Clark's Elioak Farm is a whopping 540-acre site along Maryland Route 108. It's a place to bring children. They have a petting zoo and a pine tree maze!

Other Cultural Attractions In Ellicott City

Getting yourself an apartment in Ellicott City probably means you're more attracted to the cosmopolitan side of what this place has to offer—restaurants, a vibrant downtown arts scene, cafes and specialty shops—the town's official homepage can get you started exploring: website. They say it has the atmosphere of an old British village...there's alot appealing to the everyday tourist and the resident...check-out the calendar of events for the area. You can read The View Newspaper or the Baltimore Sun as well for local topics to get an idea of what's going on and stay up-to-date! Ellicot City is a great place for music, especially if you are a musician yourself. The Capital Jazz Fest, started in 1993, is a huge multi-day outdoor event that takes place just about one town over in Columbia County at the Merriweather Post Pavilion. The Pavilion is a beautiful outdoor venue that hosts large concerts and events nearly all-year-round. You can check out their website for tickets and schedules: website, they bring in popular touring bands from all over the country!

A High Quality Of Life In Ellicott City

In a way Ellicott City boasts the best of both worlds with high cosmopolitan sophistication, urban nightlife and culture, and also the rural charms and amenities that come with a quality surroundings in nature and local agriculture. Ellicott City boasts a handful of superb farmer's markets. They stock the restaurants and set up stalls in the old historic downtown district. People congregate at the huge Howard's County Farmer's market most often, and you can keep up-to-date with their schedule using the Maryland Department of Agriculture website: website, it's all part of how you'll be making a new home for yourself. With a nice apartment, a car, and a healthy amount of curiosity you can make Ellicott City your base of operations for your adventures all through the city, country and beyond!

Average Apartment Rent in Ellicott City, Maryland

# Bedrooms Jan Dec Nov 3 Month % change
Studio N/A N/A N/A 0%
1 Bed $1,148 $1,205 $1,243 -7.6%
2 Bed $1,504 $1,561 $1,594 -5.6%
3 Bed N/A N/A N/A 0%

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Apartments in Ellicott City have competitive rents so be sure to use our apartment finder to get the best deal. In November the average rent for a 1 Bedroom Ellicott City apartment cost $1,243. If you need a roommate, try finding a 2 bedroom apartment rental. An average 2 bedroom Ellicott City apartment was $1,594 in November. Start your apartment search by checking out some of the Ellicott City rentals listed below.

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  • Thinking about moving to the Ellicott City, MD area. Want to be close to major upscale shopping and not too far from Baltimore Airport. Would like opinions of Ellicott City or any other area nearby

    Ellicott CIty itself does not seem to have many high end retailers, but in and around DC there are huge outlets in Silver Spring, Crystal City, Columbia and Bethesda.

  • What are some quiet neighborhoods in Ellicott City?

    There are many quiet neighborhoods in Ellicott City. Most of them fall on the west side of the city. Baltimore National Pike / Park Dr is the largest neighborhood, as well as the farthest removed from the city center. West Friendship / Glenelg, Rockland, and Baltimore National Pike / Saint Johns Ln are also all quiet neighborhoods. In particular, the area of Valley Mede is known to be very tranquil.

  • Will I need a car in Ellicott City?

    Yes, you will need a car in Ellicott City. The number of people who take public transportation in Ellicott City is 72 percent less than the Maryland average and 15 percent less than the national average; in fact, a whopping 97 percent of Ellicott City residents drive their own cars to and from work. These figures indicate that Ellicott City's public transit system leave a lot to be desired. Featuring shopping centers, strip malls, parking lots, and wide streets, the city's landscape is very car-oriented, and its lack of sidewalks discourages walking.

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