Clarksville

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Clarksville, MD

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Delight in peaceful luxury between Baltimore and Washington, DC

Suburban • Upscale • Luxurious • Historic • Picturesque • Peaceful • Family-Friendly • Convenient • Commuter •

Situated in south central Maryland, Clarksville is a tranquil suburb steeped in lush, natural beauty. Families in particular flock to Clarksville for its top-ranked public schools, stately homes, peaceful atmosphere, and close proximity to both Baltimore and Washington, DC.

Clarksville provides residents with a sense of small-town serenity along with quick access to metropolitan luxuries. Residents enjoy abundant shopping opportunities at the nearby Mall in Columbia and the Historic Savage Mill. Recreational opportunities abound at Middle Patuxent Environmental Area, Centennial Park, and Blandair Regional Park. Convenience to the Patuxent Freeway and Columbia Pike makes getting around from Clarksville simple.

Transportation

44

Car-Dependent

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.

14

Minimal Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.

37

Somewhat Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Schools

Clarksville Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

581 Students

9/10

Pointers Run Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

812 Students

8/10

Clarksville Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

649 Students

9/10

River Hill High

Public

Grades 9-12

1,424 Students

10/10
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Points of Interest

Shopping Centers

Parks and Recreation

  • Brighton Dam's Azalea Garden
  • Pigtail Recreation Area
  • Clark's Elioak Farm
  • Browns Bridge Recreation Area
  • Oakley Cabin African American Museum

Commuter Rail

Airports

  • Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall
  • Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl

Colleges

Top Apartments in Clarksville

The Bluffs at Clary's Forest Apartments

The Bluffs at Clary's Forest Apartments

12100 Little Patuxent Pky,
Columbia, MD 21044

$1,521 - $1,900

1-2 Beds

Clarys Crossing

Clarys Crossing

11311 Little Patuxent Pky,
Columbia, MD 21044

$1,545 - $3,250

1-3 Beds

Merion

Merion

12290 Green Meadow Dr,
Columbia, MD 21044

$1,934 - $3,883

1-2 Beds

The Greens at Columbia

The Greens at Columbia

12215 Little Patuxent Pky,
Columbia, MD 21044

$1,722 - $2,383

1-2 Beds

Poplar Glen

Poplar Glen

11608 Little Patuxent Pky,
Columbia, MD 21044

$1,715 - $2,388

1-2 Beds

Eagle Rock Apartments at Columbia

Eagle Rock Apartments at Columbia

12020 Little Patuxent Pky,
Columbia, MD 21044

$1,785 - $2,430

1-3 Beds

The Vine

The Vine

10945 Price Manor Way,
Laurel, MD 20723

$2,359 - $3,656

1-3 Beds

6612 Gleaming Sand Chase

6612 Gleaming Sand Chase

6612 Gleaming Sand Chase,
Columbia, MD 21044

$2,100

3 Beds

6636 Isle of Skye Dr

6636 Isle of Skye Dr

6636 Isle of Skye Dr,
Highland, MD 20777

$1,600

1 Bed

Houses for Rent in Clarksville

6636 Isle of Skye Dr

6636 Isle of Skye Dr,
Highland, MD 20777

$1,600

1 Bed | 1 Bath

6636 Isle of Skye Dr

6636 Isle of Skye Dr,
Highland, MD 20777

$1,200 - $1,500

1 Bed | 1 Bath

7679 Cross Creek Dr

7679 Cross Creek Dr,
Columbia, MD 21044

$8,200

6 Beds | 5 Baths

11808 Bare Sky Ln

11808 Bare Sky Ln,
Columbia, MD 21044

$3,500

4 Beds | 3.5 Baths

6329 Morning Time Ln

6329 Morning Time Ln,
Columbia, MD 21044

$3,500

4 Beds | 3 Baths

6634 Dovecote Dr

6634 Dovecote Dr,
Columbia, MD 21044

$1,000

1 Bed | 1 Bath

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in September 2025.