A3-770
Starting at $1,859
1 Bedroom • 1 Bath • 770 Sq Ft
| 1 available unit | Price | Sq ft | Available | Open unit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 104 | $1,859 | 770 | Sep 23 |
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$1,859 – $2,510/mo
5441 Columbia Rd, Columbia, MD, 21044Avalon At Fairway Hills currently lists 9 floor plans across 23 available units, from one-bedroom to three-bedroom, starting at $1,859/mo. 7 one-bedrooms from $1,859 to $2,015/mo (715–879 sq ft), earliest move-in Sep 23. 13 two-bedrooms from $1,910 to $2,360/mo (1,049–1,162 sq ft), earliest move-in Sep 21. 3 three-bedrooms from $2,315 to $2,510/mo (1,274–1,413 sq ft), earliest move-in Sep 23. Prices checked September 24, 2026.
Starting at $1,859
1 Bedroom • 1 Bath • 770 Sq Ft
| 1 available unit | Price | Sq ft | Available | Open unit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 104 | $1,859 | 770 | Sep 23 |
Starting at $1,980
1 Bedroom • 1 Bath • 879 Sq Ft
| 3 available units | Price | Sq ft | Available | Open unit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 413 | $2,015 | 879 | Sep 23 | |
| 722 | $2,015 | 879 | Oct 15 | |
| 947 | $1,980 | 879 | Nov 19 |
Starting at $1,985
1 Bedroom • 1 Bath • 715 Sq Ft
| 3 available units | Price | Sq ft | Available | Open unit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 646 | $2,010 | 715 | Sep 23 | |
| 623 | $2,010 | 715 | Dec 9 | |
| 333 | $1,985 | 715 | Dec 31 |
Starting at $1,910
2 Bedrooms • 1.5 Baths • 1,049 Sq Ft
| 6 available units | Price | Sq ft | Available | Open unit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 104 | $1,910 | 1,049 | Sep 21 | |
| 103 | $2,045 | 1,049 | Sep 23 | |
| 202 | $2,115 | 1,049 | Sep 23 | |
| 204 | $2,085 | 1,049 | Sep 28 | |
| 204 | $2,050 | 1,049 | Oct 19 | |
| 404 | $2,140 | 1,049 | Nov 19 |
Starting at $2,185
2 Bedrooms • 2 Baths • 1,162 Sq Ft
| 4 available units | Price | Sq ft | Available | Open unit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 102 | $2,200 | 1,162 | Sep 23 | |
| 102 | $2,185 | 1,162 | Sep 29 | |
| 302 | $2,250 | 1,162 | Oct 21 | |
| 202 | $2,300 | 1,162 | Nov 18 |
Starting at $2,315
2 Bedrooms • 2 Baths • 1,147 Sq Ft
| 1 available unit | Price | Sq ft | Available | Open unit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 515 | $2,315 | 1,147 | Nov 4 |
Starting at $2,340
2 Bedrooms • 2 Baths • 1,147 Sq Ft
| 2 available units | Price | Sq ft | Available | Open unit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 815 | $2,340 | 1,147 | Dec 2 | |
| 828 | $2,360 | 1,147 | Dec 23 |
Starting at $2,315
3 Bedrooms • 2 Baths • 1,274 Sq Ft
| 2 available units | Price | Sq ft | Available | Open unit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 103 | $2,315 | 1,274 | Sep 23 | |
| 103 | $2,355 | 1,274 | Sep 23 |
Starting at $2,510
3 Bedrooms • 2 Baths • 1,413 Sq Ft
| 1 available unit | Price | Sq ft | Available | Open unit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 931 | $2,510 | 1,413 | Sep 23 |
Rent at Avalon At Fairway Hills is $1,859 – $2,510 per month. Leases are typically 15 months. Monthly fees include Required Monthly Fees. The earliest listed move-in is Sep 21. Prices checked September 24, 2026.
Rent
$1,859 – $2,510/moLease term
15 monthsEarliest move-in
Sep 21Required Monthly Fees | $65/mo |
Avalon At Fairway Hills lists 20 amenities, including a gym, a pool, and pet-friendly spaces.
24 Hour Maintenance
Air Conditioning
Avalonconnect Technology Package
Balcony/Patio
Barbecue
Finish Package Options
Fitness Center
Fully Equipped Kitchen
Furnished
Green Apartment
Green Community
High-Speed Wifi
In-Unit Washer/Dryer
Lounge
Package Acceptance
Parking
Pet Friendly
Pool
Public Transportation
Walk-In Closets
Avalon At Fairway Hills is at 5441 Columbia Rd, Columbia, MD, 21044.
5441 Columbia Rd, Columbia, MD, 21044
Avalon At Fairway Hills is in the Dorsey's Search neighborhood of Ellicott City.
Residents give Avalon At Fairway Hills a C+ grade (about 3.9 out of 5) from 200+ reviews. Avalon Fairway Hills receives overwhelmingly positive feedback, with 83% of reviews rating the property favorably. Residents consistently praise the maintenance team for responsiveness, professionalism, and quality repairs, and commend leasing office staff for helpful, patient service during move-in and move-out processes.
Avalon Fairway Hills receives overwhelmingly positive feedback, with 83% of reviews rating the property favorably. Residents consistently praise the maintenance team for responsiveness, professionalism, and quality repairs, and commend leasing office staff for helpful, patient service during move-in and move-out processes. However, a notable minority of reviews cite concerns about outdated unit conditions, communication accessibility, parking enforcement during construction, and property maintenance issues. The community is generally described as peaceful with good amenities, though some residents report concerns about security and noise from neighboring units.
Management responsiveness is inconsistent, with many residents praising leasing office staff for friendly, communicative service during move-in and lease transfers, while others report difficulty reaching the office through the online portal and unresponsive email and voicemail. Maintenance staff are widely recognized as professional, timely, and effective at resolving issues on first visits. Concerns include unclear parking policies during lot renovations leading to unexpected towing, lease break fees and damage charges that residents found unexplained or excessive, and inconsistent enforcement of community policies.
The maintenance team is consistently praised for responsive, timely service and professional conduct, with most requests resolved quickly and often on the first visit. Residents report maintenance staff arriving within 30 minutes to several hours of submitting requests and handling appliance repairs, HVAC, plumbing, and general repairs efficiently. Two residents noted difficulty reaching the front office through available channels, and one reported multiple maintenance visits were needed for some issues, though these concerns represent a small minority of feedback.
The property offers a quiet, well-maintained environment with convenient access to nearby amenities like shopping and parks. However, residents report significant challenges with parking enforcement, leasing office responsiveness, and administrative processes. Maintenance staff are consistently praised for quick response times, but communication gaps and parking logistics remain persistent concerns.
Residents report significant concerns about building quality and maintenance. Common issues include thin walls with poor noise insulation, unresolved maintenance problems, dirty or poorly finished units upon move-in, and inadequate upkeep of common areas. The property's physical condition appears to have deteriorated over time, with finishes described as misaligned and worn.
Residents appreciate the well-maintained fitness center, pool, and tennis/pickleball court, along with grounds upkeep and pet-friendly policies. Common concerns include inconsistent parking enforcement with guests and multiple vehicles occupying resident spots, difficulty reaching the front office via phone and email, and variable unit condition depending on renovation status. Maintenance staff receives consistent praise for responsiveness.
Avalon At Fairway Hills is car-dependent (grade F), transit is minimal (grade F), and biking is not bikeable (grade F).
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Car-Dependent
F
Minimal Transit
F
Not Bikeable
Avalon at Fairway Hills features: Pet Friendly, Parking, Pool, Fitness Center, In-Unit Washer/Dryer, Balcony/Patio, Furnished, Finish Package Options, Air Conditioning, Public Transportation, Package Acceptance, High-Speed WiFi, Barbecue, Green Community, 24 Hour Maintenance, AvalonConnect Technology Package, Lounge, Walk-in Closets, Fully Equipped Kitchen, Green Apartment.
Avalon At Fairway Hills is an apartment.
Building
ApartmentRunning Brook Nursery School is 0.7 miles from Avalon At Fairway Hills. 10 schools are listed nearby.
| School | Type | Level | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
Running Brook Nursery School Private · Preschool | Private | Preschool | 0.7 mi |
Running Brook Bf/Aft School Private · Preschool | Private | Preschool | 0.8 mi |
Fusion Academy Columbia Private · High | Private | High | 1.3 mi |
Lornwood Day Care & Gifted Cent Private · Elementary | Private | Elementary | 1.3 mi |
Bryant Woods Montessori Childrens House Private · Elementary | Private | Elementary | 1.3 mi |
Lornwood Child Development Center Private · Preschool | Private | Preschool | 1.3 mi |
Bryant Woods Elementary School Public · Elementary | Public | Elementary | 1.4 mi |
Columbia Montessori School Private · Elementary | Private | Elementary | 1.7 mi |
International Connections Academy Private · High | Private | High | 1.9 mi |
Longfellow Cooperative Nursery School Private · Preschool | Private | Preschool | 2.0 mi |
Avalon At Fairway Hills is managed by AvalonBay Communities. Call 4109977272 to tour or ask about availability.