Dorsey Search

Ellicott City, MD

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Dorsey Search - Ellicott City, MD

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Suburban Commuter Great Location Family-Friendly Outdoors

Dorsey Search is a suburban neighborhood located about four miles southwest of Downtown Ellicott City. Renters from all walks of life will love the affordable to upscale rentals available in Dorsey Search. The neighborhood has all the staples of a suburban community: medical offices, neighborhood parks, walking trails, and access to plenty of amenities like the Mall in Columbia, which boasts over 200 stores and restaurants. Dorsey Search residents also like to spend time outdoors at one of the many lush natural areas nearby like Fairway Hills Golf Course and Centennial Park, a local favorite for fishing and boating. An excellent choice for commuters, Dorsey Search is proximal to two large cities, Colombia and Baltimore, which are both only about five miles away.

Rent Trends

As of April 2025, the average apartment rent in Dorsey Search is $3,884 for three bedrooms.

  • 3 BR

  • 2,044 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $3,884/month

    Average Rent

Transportation

44

Car-Dependent

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

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

26

Some Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

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

34

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.

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Clark's Elioak Farm
  • Benjamin Banneker Historical Park and Museum
  • Mt Pleasant - Howard County Conservancy
  • Banneker Planetarium
  • Patapsco Valley State Park

Military Bases

Airports

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

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† 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 February 2025.