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Columbia, SC Local Guide

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Columbia, SC

Pricing Updated: 04/10/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Columbia, SC area range in price from $725 to $5,000 with an overall median price of $2,965. The three Columbia neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Lincolnshire at $1,095, Arsenal Hill at $1,050, and Briarwood at $1,025. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Columbia Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Lincolnshire$1,350$1,0957
Arsenal Hill$1,900$1,05010
Briarwood$2,095$1,0258
Dentsville$2,095$1,0255
Pine Valley$2,095$89522
Spring Valley$2,095$1,20022
Leesburg$2,200$95020
Sandwood Hills$2,200$1,0257
Woodfield$2,200$1,0258
Knollwood$2,212$79532

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 Lincolnshire neighborhood priced from $700. Park SC in the Skyland Estates neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $780. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Columbia apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Acasa Prosper Fairways1X1_6781BR,1BA$700
Park SC1 bed 1 bath A11BR,1BA$780
Autumn Ridge1 Bed 1 BathAutumn Ridge1BR,1BA$785
Colonial Pointe ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$799
Grove at St. AndrewsE1Studio,1BA$800
Peachtree Place1BD1BR,1BA$812
GreenbrierAzalea1BR,1BA$819
The Villages at Congaree Pointe1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$831
Retreat at St. AndrewsA11BR,1BA$849
Paces RunDerby1BR,1BA$869

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Columbia, SC

As of April 11, 2025 the best value apartment in the Columbia area is the $0.94 price per square foot The Belmont Model at Quail Run in the in the Deaswood neighborhood starting from $1,205. The second greatest value Columbia apartment is the 2 Bedroom Model at Wyndham Pointe Apartments starting at $1,211 with a $0.98 price per square foot in the Dentsville 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.
Quail RunThe Belmont2BR,2BA$0.94
Wyndham Pointe Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$0.98
Quail Hollow ApartmentsThe Cardinal 2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$0.88
Acasa River Crest3x2.5_11963BR,2.5BA$0.89
Ovation @35002x1.5 TH w/Carport2BR,1.5BA$0.94
21 OaksC13BR,3BA$0.63
Endora East2 Bedroom 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.00
Harbison GardensTwo Bedrooms2BR,2BA$0.99
Deerfield Run Apartments2 Beds, 2 baths2BR,2BA$0.93
Yugo Columbia Lofts2 Bed, 1 Bath Plus2BR,1BA$0.83

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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.

Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Columbia, SC

Ranked #3

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
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.

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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 Colonial Pointe Apartments listed at $799.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Columbia Apartment is $700 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 $850 at Acasa Prosper Fairways.

What is the most affordable Columbia Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Columbia Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Acasa River Crest and starts from $1,062.

Expert Rental Resources

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