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1430 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: 02/24/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Columbia, SC area range in price from $535 to $5,807 with an overall median price of $3,193. The three Columbia neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Whitehall at $785, Harbison at $571, and Woodfield at $834. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Columbia Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Whitehall$1,299$7851115
Harbison$1,304$5711572
Woodfield$1,349$834910
Far North Columbia$1,381$5713571
Lincolnshire$1,425$7701552
Pine Valley$1,425$5712255
Riverside Forest$1,425$5712733
Knollwood$1,437$7991490
Byrneswood$1,450$7521784
Leesburg$1,487$7991488

Cheapest Available Columbia Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Columbia, SC is a 4 Beds unit found at 21 Oaks in the Arthurtown neighborhood priced from $625. Acasa Prosper Fairways in the Lincolnshire neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $700. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Columbia apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
21 Oaks4BR/2BA4BR,2BA$625
Acasa Prosper Fairways1X1_6781BR,1BA$700
Acasa Tropical Ridge1x1_7001BR,1BA$736
The Waterford Apartment HomesOne Bedroom- 500 sqft1BR,1BA$770
Autumn Ridge1 Bed 1 BathAutumn Ridge1BR,1BA$785
Colonial Pointe ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$799
The HollowsAscot1BR,1BA$799
Retreat at Broad RiverThe Congaree - Renovated1BR,1BA$820
The Villages at Congaree Pointe1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$831
Paces RunDerby1BR,1BA$834

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Columbia, SC

As of February 24, 2025 the best value apartment in the Columbia area is the $0.98 price per square foot 2 Bedroom Model at Wyndham Pointe Apartments in the in the Dentsville neighborhood starting from $1,211. The second greatest value Columbia apartment is the 3x2.5_1196 Model at Acasa River Crest starting at $1,062 with a $0.89 price per square foot in the Lincolnshire 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.
Wyndham Pointe Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$0.98
Acasa River Crest3x2.5_11963BR,2.5BA$0.89
Ovation @35002x1.5 TH w/Carport2BR,1.5BA$0.94
21 Oaks3BR/3BA3BR,3BA$0.59
Haven at Congaree Pointe 55+ ApartmentsTwo Bedroom B42BR,1.5BA$0.89
Pine Grove Apartments2 Bedroom 1.5 Bath2BR,2BA$0.92
Harbison GardensTwo Bedrooms2BR,2BA$0.99
Yugo Columbia Lofts2 Bed, 1 Bath Plus2BR,1BA$0.83
Woodland Village Apartments1 Bed 1 BathWoodland Village Apartments1BR,1BA$0.89
2 Bedroom 1 Bath1Bed 1Bath1BR,1BA$0.98

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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 #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 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 $836 at Acasa Tropical Ridge.

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.

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