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1430-1434 Gregg St
$7951 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for RentAvailable Now

1430-1434 Gregg St

Columbia, SC 29201
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Columbia, SC Local Guide

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Columbia, SC

Pricing Updated: 12/25/2024

Current apartment rentals in the Columbia, SC area range in price from $475 to $7,384 with an overall median price of $3,546. The three Columbia neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Belmont at $568, Lincolnshire at $635, and Cabb Island at $568. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Columbia Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Belmont$1,242$56822
Lincolnshire$1,242$63530
Cabb Island$1,249$56845
College Place$1,249$56836
Knollwood$1,350$59577
Pine Valley$1,387$475232
Riverside Forest$1,387$475197
Whitehall$1,390$475128
St Andrews$1,395$475424
Skyland Estates$1,403$530193

Cheapest Available Columbia Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Columbia, SC is a 1 Bed unit found at Acasa Prosper Fairways in the Eau Claire neighborhood priced from $650. Cypress Run in the Riverside Forest neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $720. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Columbia apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Acasa Prosper Fairways1X1_6781BR,1BA$650
Cypress RunStudio | 1 BathStudio,1BA$720
Acasa Tropical Ridge1x1_7001BR,1BA$736
Autumn Ridge1 Bed 1 BathAutumn Ridge1BR,1BA$745
Columbia Rising ApartmentsLongleaf2BR,1BA$775
Park SC1 bed 1 bath A11BR,1BA$780
Bent Tree Apartments1 Bed 1 BathBent Tree Apartments1BR,1BA$800
Grove at St. AndrewsA11BR,1BA$811
GreenbrierAzalea1BR,1BA$819
Retreat at Broad RiverThe Congaree - Renovated1BR,1BA$820

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Columbia, SC

As of December 25, 2024 the best value apartment in the Columbia area is the $0.97 price per square foot 2 Bed 2 BathWoodland Village Apartments Model at Woodland Village Apartments in the in the Irmo neighborhood starting from $1,250. The second greatest value Columbia apartment is the The Montford Model at Quail Run starting at $1,235 with a $0.99 price per square foot in the Deaswood neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Columbia apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Woodland Village Apartments2 Bed 2 BathWoodland Village Apartments2BR,2BA$0.97
Quail RunThe Montford2BR,1.5BA$0.99
Acasa River Crest3x2.5_11963BR,2.5BA$0.89
Ovation @35002x1.5 TH w/Carport2BR,1.5BA$0.94
Three Rivers2A2BR,2BA$0.99
21 Oaks3BR/3BA3BR,3BA$0.59
Pine Grove Apartments2 Bedroom 1.5 Bath2BR,2BA$0.92
Columbia Rising ApartmentsMonterey2BR,1.5BA$0.90
Wyndham Pointe Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$0.98
Yugo Columbia Lofts2 Bed, 1 Bath Classic2BR,1BA$0.87

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Columbia Overview

Columbia, South Carolina is a city filled with vibrant culture, enormous education, and profound history. It offers residents a warm escape from the Winter and easy ways to travel that range from solid public transit to three major interstate highways. Residents are able to enjoy dozens of festivals, concerts, and sporting events each year and can easily drive to nearby cities such as Savannah, Charleston, Myrtle Beach, or even Atlanta. Best of all, living in Columbia apartments is a very affordable experience, allowing residents to experience big city life far cheaper than they can in other metropolitan areas.

Why live in Columbia, SC?

Columbia has the best of both worlds, offering you the major benefits of living in a big city while still retaining the very affordable cost of living that much of the South is known for. There is a diverse array of cultural and entertainment options, and seven distinct colleges, making it an ideal place to complete or enhance your education. The three interstate highways make it easy to either travel around town or to make a quick trip to places like Charlotte, Savannah, or Atlanta. And with plenty of options for affodable apartments in Columbia, finding a great place to live is a cinch.

Columbia, SC
Population: 133,451

Ranked #208

in US Census Population by City

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Columbia, SC

Ranked #7

Among cities in South Carolina for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.5
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around Columbia, SC

Walk Score®

45 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

38 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

17 / 100

Minimal Transit

It may be possible to get on a bus

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Columbia Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Columbia?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Columbia is at Cypress Run listed at $720.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Columbia Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Columbia Apartment is $650 at Acasa Prosper Fairways.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Columbia Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Columbia is starting from $775 at Columbia Rising Apartments.

What is the most affordable Columbia Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Columbia Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Acasa Prosper Fairways and starts from $950.

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