Frequently Asked Questions

Harpers Forest Apartments is located at 5980 Turnabout Lane #4 in Columbia, Maryland 21044, in Howard County. The community is in the Harpers Choice area of Columbia and is convenient to Harpers Farm Road, Cedar Lane, Little Patuxent Parkway, US-29, MD-32, and major destinations throughout Columbia.

Harpers Forest is located in Columbia, MD. The community offers a wooded residential setting with convenient access to neighborhood shopping, parks, pathways, schools, healthcare, and Downtown Columbia.

Residents have convenient access to shopping, dining, entertainment, and outdoor recreation throughout Columbia and Howard County. Nearby destinations include Merriweather Post Pavilion, The Mall in Columbia, Columbia Town Center, shopping and dining along US-29, Centennial Park, and Wilde Lake Park.

Harpers Forest provides access to major employers and employment centers throughout Columbia, Howard County, and the surrounding region, including Johns Hopkins Howard County Medical Center, Johns Hopkins University and its healthcare network, Howard County Public Schools, Howard County Government, Howard Community College, and State of Maryland offices.

Yes! Residents have convenient access to shopping centers and retail destinations throughout Columbia and Howard County, including The Mall in Columbia, Town Center, the US-29 retail corridor, Howard County shopping districts, and Downtown Columbia.

Yes! Grocery stores and everyday shopping options in the surrounding Columbia and Howard County area include Giant Food, ALDI, ShopRite, Target, and Walmart.

Harpers Forest is conveniently located near a variety of restaurants throughout Columbia, Downtown Columbia, and Columbia Town Center. Nearby restaurants and local favorites include The Food Market, Cured / 18th & 21st, Stanford Grill, Busboys and Poets, Seasons 52, The Turn House, Maggiano’s Little Italy, and Dok Khao Thai Eatery.

Harpers Forest does not have an on-site fitness center. Residents have access to several gyms, fitness centers, and specialized workout options throughout Columbia and the surrounding area, including Columbia Gym, Supreme Sports Club, The Y in Central Maryland – Dancel Family Center, Planet Fitness, and Orangetheory Fitness.

Harpers Forest is in Howard County and is served by the Howard County Public School System. Public and private schools in the surrounding Columbia area include Longfellow Elementary School, Swansfield Elementary School, Harpers Choice Middle School, Wilde Lake High School, Columbia Academy, The Young School, and Our Lady of Perpetual Help School. School attendance boundaries and enrollment eligibility can change. Families should verify current school assignments for their specific address directly with the Howard County Public School System.

Residents at Harpers Forest have access to several colleges and universities throughout Columbia and the surrounding area, including Loyola University Maryland, Notre Dame of Maryland University, Johns Hopkins University, Howard Community College, Goucher College, and Morgan State University.

Harpers Forest residents have access to hospitals and healthcare providers throughout Columbia, Howard County, and the surrounding area, including Johns Hopkins Howard County Medical Center, Johns Hopkins Medicine providers, Patient First Primary and Urgent Care, and Righttime Medical Care.

Residents at Harpers Forest can enjoy entertainment, recreation, and attractions throughout Columbia and Howard County, including Merriweather Post Pavilion, The Mall in Columbia, Lake Kittamaqundi, Merriweather District, Centennial Park, Wilde Lake Park, Robinson Nature Center, Toby’s Dinner Theatre, Columbia Art Center, and Downtown Columbia.

Harpers Forest is convenient to several major roads and commuter routes, including Harpers Farm Road, Cedar Lane, Little Patuxent Parkway, US-29, MD-32, MD-108, and I-95. These routes provide access to Downtown Columbia, Ellicott City, Laurel, Fort Meade, Baltimore, Washington, D.C., and employment centers throughout the Baltimore-Washington region.

The Regional Transportation Agency of Central Maryland (RTA) provides public transportation throughout Columbia and Howard County. Nearby transportation options include RTA Route 401, which serves Harper’s Choice Village Center and connects to The Mall in Columbia, Wilde Lake, Howard Community College, Johns Hopkins Howard County Medical Center, and Hickory Ridge. RTA Route 410 also serves Harper’s Choice Village Center, providing connections to The Mall in Columbia and other destinations along the route. Additional RTA connections are available at The Mall in Columbia, offering access to destinations throughout Howard County and the surrounding region.

Residents of Harpers Forest can shop for groceries, household supplies, pharmacy items, and everyday essentials throughout Columbia and Howard County, including Giant Food, ALDI, ShopRite, Target, Walmart, CVS Pharmacy, Walgreens, The Home Depot, and Dollar Tree.

Yes! Harpers Forest is conveniently located near Harpers Farm Road, Cedar Lane, Little Patuxent Parkway, US-29, MD-32, MD-108, and I-95, providing connections to Downtown Columbia, Ellicott City, Laurel, Fort Meade, Baltimore, Washington, D.C., and employment centers throughout the Baltimore-Washington region. Residents also have access to RTA public transportation for travel throughout Columbia and Howard County.

Harpers Forest residents have convenient access to parks and outdoor recreation throughout Columbia and Howard County, including Centennial Park, Wilde Lake Park, Lake Kittamaqundi, Robinson Nature Center, Middle Patuxent Environmental Area, and Columbia Association pathways and open spaces.

Harpers Forest offers a variety of community amenities and apartment features designed to make everyday living comfortable and convenient. Community amenities include a playground, walking trail, landscaped outdoor areas, controlled building access, resident parking, laundry facilities, on-site maintenance, 24-hour emergency maintenance, and online resident services and rent payments.

No. Harpers Forest does not have an on-site swimming pool. For swimming and aquatic fitness, nearby options include the Columbia Association and The Y in Central Maryland – Dancel Family Center.

No. Harpers Forest does not have an on-site fitness center. Nearby fitness options in Columbia include Columbia Association, Supreme Sports Club, The Y in Central Maryland – Dancel Family Center, Planet Fitness, and Orangetheory Fitness.

Yes. Harpers Forest has an on-site playground and landscaped outdoor areas for residents to enjoy. The community also provides convenient access to walking paths and outdoor recreation throughout Columbia and Howard County, including Centennial Park, Wilde Lake Park, Lake Kittamaqundi, Robinson Nature Center, and Columbia Association pathways and open spaces.

No. Harpers Forest does not charge an administrative fee.

Yes! Harpers Forest offers on-site maintenance or community maintenance services to assist residents with routine service requests and help keep apartment homes and community areas well maintained.

Yes! Harpers Forest provides 24-hour emergency maintenance for qualifying urgent maintenance situations that arise outside of regular business hours. Routine service requests can be submitted through the resident service process.

Residents can submit maintenance requests through the online resident portal or contact the Harpers Forest management team for assistance.

Yes! Harpers Forest offers online payments, including a free e-check option, and accepts credit card payments. Residents can use the resident portal for convenient electronic rent payments.

Harpers Forest may offer move-in specials or leasing incentives throughout the year. Offers vary based on availability and leasing options. Visit the community website or contact the Harpers Forest leasing team to learn about available promotions and applicable terms.

Harpers Forest offers one-, two-, three-, and four-bedroom apartments with pricing that varies based on floor plan, square footage, bathroom count, apartment features, lease term, and availability. Because apartment pricing and availability can change, prospective residents should check available homes for the most current rent for their preferred floor plan and move-in date.

We believe the price you see should be as close as possible to the price you actually pay. When comparing apartments, it's important to look beyond advertised rent and consider the total monthly cost. Some apartment communities charge additional mandatory fees for services such as valet trash, package lockers, amenities, administration, and other resident services. At Harpers Forest, we've eliminated many of the extra fees residents may find at other communities, including administrative fees. This can mean a simpler monthly bill and potentially significant savings over the course of your lease.

Harpers Forest offers convenient online rent payment options. Residents can make payments electronically, including a free e-check option. Credit card payments are also accepted, and cash payments can be made through MoneyGram.

Yes! Eligible residents may have access to Flex, a third-party rent payment service that allows qualifying residents to split their monthly rent into smaller payments. Eligibility, payment schedules, fees, and program terms are determined by Flex. Residents interested in using Flex should review the program requirements and confirm their eligibility before enrolling.

At Harpers Forest, hot and cold water, sewer, and trash removal are included in the rent.

Residents at Harpers Forest are responsible for gas and electricity, including cooking, heating, and air conditioning, as well as cable, internet, and other applicable services.

No! There are no administrative fees at Harpers Forest.

Monthly costs can vary depending on the resident and lease. In addition to monthly rent, residents should budget for resident-paid utilities and services, renters insurance, and any applicable pet rent or other charges associated with their lease. Pet rent is currently $50 per month for each approved cat or dog. Before signing your lease, the leasing team can provide a breakdown of the charges that apply to your specific apartment.

Harpers Forest’s standard lease term is 12 months. Depending on availability and current leasing options, additional lease terms may be available to better fit your needs. If you're interested in a lease term other than 12 months, please contact our leasing office to discuss current availability and pricing.

Yes. Harpers Forest offers short-term lease options in addition to its standard 12-month lease term. Availability, lease terms, and pricing may vary. If you're interested in a short-term lease, please contact our leasing office to discuss current availability and pricing.

As your lease approaches its expiration date, you may receive information about renewal options and applicable lease terms or requirements. Lease renewals are not guaranteed. If you plan to move, follow the notice requirements outlined in your lease.

Residents interested in transferring to another apartment at Harpers Forest should speak with the leasing office about current availability, eligibility requirements, transfer procedures, and any applicable fees. Transfer options may depend on your lease status, account standing, available apartments, and other community requirements.

If you want to add a new roommate to your lease at Harpers Forest, the prospective roommate must complete an application and meet qualification requirements before moving into the apartment.

Applying for an apartment at Harpers Forest can be completed online through our website. To get started, select the apartment and floor plan that best fits your needs, then click the Apply button. Create an account to begin a new application, or log in with your existing account or Quote ID if you've already started the process. Complete the requested information and follow the prompts to submit your application and proceed through the screening process. If you have questions or need assistance, the Harpers Forest management team is available to help.

The application fee is $25 per applicant. Each adult applicant who will be living in the apartment must complete the required application process.

For applicants at Harpers Forest, every person age 18 or older who will be living in the apartment must complete an application and meet the applicable rental qualification requirements.

Applicants must have a gross weekly income equal to at least 70% of the monthly rent for the apartment home they are applying for. For example, if the monthly rent is $1,000, the applicant must gross at least $700 per week before taxes, insurance, and other deductions. As part of the application qualification process, verification of income is required. Applicants will also complete a credit and criminal background check.

Harpers Forest evaluates applicants using several qualification criteria. The application process includes credit and criminal background screening, verification of income, and financial qualification.

Yes. A security deposit is required at Harpers Forest. The specific amount can depend on the applicant's screening results and the specific apartment being leased.

Harpers Forest accepts qualified guarantors when applicable. A guarantor must complete the required application and meet the community's guarantor qualification criteria.

Yes. Renters insurance is a resident responsibility at Harpers Forest. Residents should arrange the required coverage before move-in and maintain coverage throughout their lease.

For an in-person tour of Harpers Forest, please bring a valid photo ID. During your visit, the leasing team can answer questions about available apartment homes, floor plans, pricing, features, amenities, and the leasing process. Virtual tours are not available at this community. To schedule an in-person tour, check current floor plan availability on Harpers Forest website, select an available apartment home, and follow the prompts to schedule your tour.

Yes! Harpers Forest offers free on-site resident parking within the community. Residents with multiple vehicles or overnight guests should check with the leasing team for details about vehicle registration, guest parking, and current parking requirements.

Parking at Harpers Forest is no cost to the resident and unassigned. Residents should follow all posted parking rules and community parking guidelines.

Guest parking is subject to available spaces and Harpers Forest’s current community parking guidelines. Residents should check with the leasing team regarding current guest-parking procedures, particularly for overnight or extended visits.

Harpers Forest does not currently list private garages among its community amenities. Residents should contact the leasing team if they have questions about current parking options.

Harpers Forest does not currently offer on-site EV charging. However, residents can find public electric vehicle charging options throughout Columbia and Howard County through networks such as ChargePoint, EVgo, Electrify America, and Tesla Supercharger. Charging locations and availability vary by network.

Yes! Harpers Forest is a pet-friendly apartment community in Columbia, Maryland, welcoming approved cats and dogs. Residents may have up to two approved pets per apartment, subject to current breed and weight restrictions.

Harpers Forest offers a park-like garden setting that makes daily walks convenient for pet owners. Residents also have access to nearby parks and walking areas throughout Columbia and Howard County. Nearby veterinary care, pet-supply stores, grooming, and other pet services provide additional convenience for pet owners.

Yes. Harpers Forest is a pet-friendly apartment community welcoming approved cats and dogs. Residents may have up to two approved pets per apartment, subject to current breed and weight restrictions.

Yes. Pet rent is $50 per month for each approved cat or dog. For questions about breed restrictions, weight limits, pet requirements, or the pet approval process, please contact the Harpers Forest leasing office.

Yes. Harpers Forest welcomes many dog breeds, with a maximum weight of 75 pounds at full maturity. If you have two dogs, their combined weight may not exceed 75 pounds. If you have one dog and one cat, the 75-pound weight restriction applies to the dog. Certain dog breeds and breed mixes are restricted. Breed and weight restrictions do not apply to assistance animals.

Residents may have up to two approved cats and/or dogs per apartment. Contact the Harpers Forest leasing team for complete pet approval requirements.

All pets must be approved before moving into your apartment at Harpers Forest. During the leasing process, you’ll provide information about your pet so our team can verify that your pet meets the community’s guidelines. If you have questions about breed restrictions, weight limits, pet rent, or required documentation, our leasing team can guide you through the approval process before you apply.

Yes! Harpers Forest welcomes approved cats as part of its pet-friendly community. Pet rent is $50 per month per cat, and all pets must be approved prior to move-in. Contact the leasing team for complete pet guidelines and approval requirements.

Yes! Harpers Forest welcomes dogs with prior approval. Dogs weighing up to 75 pounds at full maturity are permitted, subject to the community’s combined-weight and breed restrictions. Pet rent is $50 per month per dog, and all dogs must be approved before move-in. With a park-like community setting and convenient access to nearby parks throughout Columbia and Howard County, Harpers Forest makes it easy to enjoy apartment living with your canine companion.

No! Harpers Forest does not require a pet deposit. Instead, residents pay $50 per month, per approved cat or dog in pet rent.

Yes! Harpers Forest residents have access to several parks and outdoor spaces throughout Columbia and Howard County, including Centennial Park, Wilde Lake Park, Lake Kittamaqundi, Columbia Association pathways and open spaces, and Harper’s Choice neighborhood parks.

Yes! Harpers Forest residents have convenient access to veterinary care, pet supplies, grooming, and other pet services throughout Columbia and Howard County, including VCA Columbia Animal Hospital at Hickory Ridge, Hickory Ridge Animal Hospital, Paws Up Veterinary, My Pet Store And More, Petco, Premier Paws Dog Spa, and Happy Dog Grooming Salon.

Residents choose Harpers Forest Apartments for its combination of spacious apartment living, garden-style surroundings, and convenient Columbia location. The community offers one-, two-, three-, and four-bedroom apartments, including select homes with personal washers and dryers and other practical apartment features. Residents enjoy community features including a playground, landscaped outdoor areas, free unassigned resident parking, on-site maintenance, online rent payments, and 24-hour emergency maintenance. Just outside the community, residents are close to The Mall in Columbia, Merriweather Post Pavilion, Centennial Park, Wilde Lake Park, Howard Community College, Johns Hopkins Howard County Medical Center, shopping, dining, and major commuter routes including US-29 and MD-32.

Harpers Forest combines a quiet residential setting with convenient access to everyday essentials and major Columbia destinations. Residents are close to grocery stores, restaurants, parks, healthcare, shopping, colleges and universities, and public transportation, with Little Patuxent Parkway, US-29, Harpers Farm Road, MD-32, and I-95 providing connections throughout Columbia, Howard County, and the surrounding region.

Living at Harpers Forest offers a quieter garden-style residential setting while keeping residents connected to shopping, dining, parks, healthcare, and everyday conveniences throughout Columbia. Residents can enjoy landscaped outdoor areas, a playground, convenient parking, and practical resident services, while remaining close to Downtown Columbia, major commuter routes, and destinations throughout Howard County.

Harpers Forest offers one-, two-, three-, and four-bedroom apartments in Columbia, Maryland. The four-bedroom floor plan features two bathrooms and approximately 1,200 square feet of living space. Floor plan availability may vary.

One-bedroom apartments at Harpers Forest offer approximately 700 square feet of living space with one bedroom and one bathroom.

Two-bedroom apartments at Harpers Forest range from approximately 800 to 850 square feet. The standard two-bedroom floor plan offers 800 square feet with one bathroom, while the Two Bedroom Deluxe offers 850 square feet with one bathroom. A two-bedroom, two-bathroom layout is also available at approximately 850 square feet.

Three-bedroom apartments at Harpers Forest range from approximately 1,200 to 1,500 square feet. The three-bedroom, one-bathroom layout offers approximately 1,200 square feet, while the three-bedroom, two-bathroom layout offers approximately 1,500 square feet.

Four-bedroom apartments at Harpers Forest offer approximately 1,200 square feet of living space with four bedrooms and two bathrooms. Availability may vary by apartment home.

Yes! Select apartment homes at Harpers Forest include personal washers and dryers for added convenience. For residents whose apartment does not include in-home laundry, on-site laundry facilities are available within the community, making it easy to take care of laundry close to home.

Harpers Forest apartments include practical kitchen features such as refrigerators and dishwashers, with additional appliances, finishes, and layouts varying by floor plan and apartment home. Prospective residents interested in a particular finish or kitchen layout should confirm the features of the specific available home they are considering.

Select Harpers Forest apartments may feature hardwood or other flooring finishes. Flooring varies by apartment and floor plan, so residents interested in a specific finish should confirm the flooring in the available home they are considering.

Yes. Harpers Forest apartments have central air and heat, allowing residents to manage the comfort of their home.

Yes! Harpers Forest apartments are cable and internet ready, making it easy for residents to set up their preferred services after move-in.

No. Harpers Forest apartments are unfurnished, allowing residents to furnish and personalize their apartment to fit their own style and needs.

Yes. Select apartment homes at Harpers Forest feature patios. Availability varies by apartment and floor plan, so prospective residents should ask the leasing team about current options.