Rent to own Homes in Columbia, MD

Columbia is a planned town situated in Howard County, Maryland. It is located about 20 miles outside of Baltimore. There are a number of other suburban, residential communities scattered around the area. Columbia is surrounded by Elkridge to the east, Laurel to the south and Ellicot City to the north. Columbia's plan was created by James W. Rouse in 1963. Since its beginnings, it has developed into a selection of village centers with a small-town atmosphere. So, if you're looking for a quaint, quiet place to have a rental, ownable, or rent to own house, Columbia is a great option.

Columbia, MD is a great place for affordable rent-to-own homes! With a median household income of over $111,278 and a median rent of $1,733, the Columbia, MD rent-to-own market is more affordable than the traditional housing market which has shown tremendous growth across the U.S. and with it, aggressive competition for home purchases. With the current housing shortage trend it can make it harder to become a homeowner, including in Columbia, MD. This means higher than average down payments for homes and higher qualification standards for conventional home loans. With a rent-to-own property, tenants are also buyers. You can live in the house for a set amount of time before you purchase it, meaning that you get to know the house, your neighbors, and your community before making the final purchase. This enables you and your family to make the right choice based on both information and experience. Rent-to-own is also a great alternative way to get into a home if you have bad credit or don't have enough saved for a down payment.

Check out Columbia, MD rent to own homes for sale, which may include auction properties, for sale by owner, and more.
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1 of 102 6708 TRANQUIL WAY
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Townhouse/Condo
Elkridge, MD 21075
3
3
1760 ft2
1999
7132 EDEN BROOK DR
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Kings Contrivance
Townhouse/Condo
Columbia, MD 21046
4
4
1752 ft2
1987
1 of 105 2816 9 Mile Cir
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Townhouse/Condo
Catonsville, MD 21228
2
2
876 ft2
1850
1 of 72 7216 DORCHESTER WOODS LN
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Townhouse/Condo
Hanover, MD 21076
3
3
2310 ft2
2011
4911 GREENCASTLE RD
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Single Family Home
Laurel, MD 20707
5
4
2815 ft2
1985
1 of 26 513 S CATON AVE
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Gwynns Falls
Single Family Home
Baltimore, MD 21229
2
1
1392 ft2
1920
3422 W CATON AVE
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Saint Joseph's
Townhouse/Condo
Baltimore, MD 21229
3
3
1759 ft2
1920
1 of 62 2107 LYNDHURST AVE
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Townhouse/Condo
Baltimore, MD 21216
3
1
1751 ft2
1920
3330 N Leisure World Blvd APT 603
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Single Family Home
Silver Spring, MD 20906
1
1
850 ft2
1989
2204 CHRISTIAN ST
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Bentalou - Smallwood
Multifamily (5+ Units)
Baltimore, MD 21223
2
1
840 ft2
1920
1 of 108 1101 SAINT PAUL ST
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Mid-Town Belvedere
Townhouse/Condo
Baltimore, MD 21202
2
2
1196 ft2
5604 29TH AVE
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Single Family Home
Hyattsville, MD 20782
2
1
804 ft2
1940
1433 E FEDERAL ST
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Oliver
Multifamily (5+ Units)
Baltimore, MD 21213
3
3
0 ft2
1920
805 ARNOLD CT
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Gay Street
Multifamily (5+ Units)
Baltimore, MD 21205
3
3
200 ft2
1974
809 N LUZERNE AVE
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Madison - Eastend
Multifamily (5+ Units)
Baltimore, MD 21205
3
2
630 ft2
1920
9514 OLD GEORGETOWN RD
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Single Family Home
Bethesda, MD 20814
4
3
2585 ft2
1954
3133 FORT LINCOLN DR NE
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Woodridge - Fort Lincoln
Single Family Home
Washington, DC 20018
4
4
2590 ft2
2017
12701 WOODMORE RD
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Single Family Home
Bowie, MD 20721
7
8
12000 ft2
2007
548 WINDING ROSE DR
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West Rockville
Townhouse/Condo
Rockville, MD 20850
2
4
2244 ft2
1997
358 HALL RD
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Single Family Home
Crownsville, MD 21032
4
3
2000 ft2
1990
612 EASTERN AVE NE #C3
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Townhouse/Condo
Washington, DC 20019
2
1
466 ft2
1952
4200 CATHEDRAL AVE NW #404
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Cathedral - Wesley Heights - McLean Gardens
Townhouse/Condo
Washington, DC 20016
1
1
716 ft2
1957
1 of 32 1500 GLEN KEITH BLVD
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Towson
Townhouse/Condo
Towson, MD 21286
3
2
1440 ft2
1958
1414 22ND ST NW #6
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Dupont Circle
Townhouse/Condo
Washington, DC 20037
2
2
1052 ft2
2005
419 LARCHMONT AVE
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Single Family Home
Capitol Heights, MD 20743
3
3
2016 ft2
1948
950 25th St NW #605N
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Foggy Bottom - GWU - West End
Single Family Home
Washington, DC 20037
1
1
0 ft2
1966
7818 RENSHAW RD
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Single Family Home
Pasadena, MD 21122
4
3
1192 ft2
1986
1 of 26 5493 CEDONIA AVE
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Cedonia
Townhouse/Condo
Baltimore, MD 21206
3
2
1152 ft2
1959
5500 RITTER AVE
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Frankford
Single Family Home
Baltimore, MD 21206
4
3
2170 ft2
1928
1 of 34 1808 REDWOOD AVE
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Single Family Home
Parkville, MD 21234
2
1
1168 ft2
1942
429 N St SW #S-700
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Single Family Home
Washington, DC 20024
1
1
550 ft2
1966
1211 S EADS ST #607
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Crystal City Shops
Townhouse/Condo
Arlington, VA 22202
1
1
641 ft2
1989
12006 Wisteria Dr
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Single Family Home
Germantown, MD 20874
4
3
1320 ft2
1989
3800 FAIRFAX DR #1512
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Townhouse/Condo
Arlington, VA 22203
1
1
1110 ft2
1974
12006 Sky Blue Dr
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Single Family Home
Germantown, MD 20874
4
3
2020 ft2
1989
5105 CLACTON AVE #80
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Townhouse/Condo
Suitland, MD 20746
3
3
1750 ft2
1966
5022 ROSELD CT
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Townhouse/Condo
Oxon Hill, MD 20745
4
3
1008 ft2
1953
1 of 84 4600 S FOUR MILE RUN DR
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Townhouse/Condo
Arlington, VA 22204
1
1
828 ft2
1965
2805 MOSBY ST
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Del Ray
Townhouse/Condo
Alexandria, VA 22305
4
2
1653 ft2
1955
1 of 20 Overlook Park Dr
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Multifamily (2 - 4 Units)
National Harbor, MD 20745
4
5
2960 ft2
2012
4949 BONNIEWOOD DR
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Single Family Home
Shady Side, MD 20764
3
2
942 ft2
1942
1555 SCANDIA CIR
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Townhouse/Condo
Reston, VA 20190
4
4
2484 ft2
1973
1 of 101 46447 SAFFRON CT
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Potomac Lakes
Single Family Home
Sterling, VA 20165
5
4
3773 ft2
1994
14501 APRIL ST
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Single Family Home
Accokeek, MD 20607
3
2
1152 ft2
1996
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Buying a Home in Columbia, MD

Columbia, MD is seeing rapid growth and Columbia, MD's' housing market remains not optimal with an average home price that is 77% above the 2024 national average. Columbia, MD is part of Howard county and taxes are an important factor to consider when purchasing a home whether through rent to own or a traditional purchase. The average tax rate as of 2024 for county Howard is 0.93% which is below the national average, which is 0.99%.

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Housing Statistics The median sales price for houses in Columbia, for May 13 to July 13 and based on 257 unique sales, was $294,900. This shows a total drop of 1.6% ($4,850) in comparison to last year. The average price per square foot currently sits at $186 - which reveals a drop of 2.6% when comparing it with the year prior. As it stands, there are a total of 235 new homes and resale homes available, 169 of which are pre-foreclosure, in the auction-stage, or owned by the bank. The average listing price currently sits at $369, 264 (for August 07) - revealing a rise of 1.3% in comparison to the previous week. $.07% of homes in the area are vacant, while 32.52% of residents are renters. Local Events and Festivals

School Systems Columbia boasts a wide selection of schools across the area. Both public and private schools maintain a high standard within the town. There is a good selection of primary, elementary and high schools in Columbia, accommodating different geographical and educational specialty areas. Some of the biggest and most popular public elementary schools in town include Wilde Lake Middle School, Cradlerock and Running Brook Elementary. Private elementary schools include the Columbia Academy. Some of the most popular high schools in Columbia are the Atholton High School, Wilde Lake High School and Oakland Mills.

Local Shopping The local shopping scene in Columbia offers a plethora of opportunities to find just what you want. The Mall just off Little Patuxant Parkway is an excellent place to find high-end department stores like Lord & Taylor. Here, visitors will also find an array of gift shops, dining options and a movie theater. Other shopping centers in the town include the Dobbin Center, the Joseph Square Shopping Center and the Oakland Mills Shopping Center. A highly recommended stop-off while shopping is Second Edition Books & Music - a quirky and pleasant little used book store where shoppers can find books, CDs, DVDs and records.

Local Restaurants Columbia also offers a range of exciting dining options for locals and visitors. Maiwand Kabob offers some of the best kabobs that money can buy -- definitely the best in the area. Also check out Sushi King for some fantastic Japanese food. Owned by the same family is Sushi Sono. For vegetarians, Columbia's Best Deli - with a rather telling name -- is a favorite. Azul 17 is a Mexican restaurant found off Snowden River Parkway, and it offers traditional Mexican food, drinks and awesome salsa.