
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Columbia, SC from $400 with Washer/Dryer (134 Rentals)Page 2 of 3
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The Shores at Elders Pond

Gable Hill Apartment Homes

The Farrington

Broad River Trace

Landmark of Columbia

Avalon Place

Mill Run Apartments

2411 Blossom St

2455 Gervais St

St. Andrews Commons Apartment Homes

Carrington Place at Wildewood

1321 Lofts

Woodland Village Apartments

Briar Grove Apartment Homes

Rice Terrace Apartments and Townhomes

West Winds Townhomes

Killian Lakes Apartments and Townhomes

Preserve At Windsor Lake

104 Misty Oak Rd

Providence Park

Canalside Lofts

Polo Village

Town Center at Lake Carolina

Carriage Place Condominiums

Arcadia's Edge Apartments

Vantage at Wildewood

Creekside at Greenlawn Apartment Homes

Huntington Place
Columbia, SC Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Columbia?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
---|---|---|---|
Columbia Studio Apartments | $1,516 | $571 | $2,693 |
Columbia 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,461 | $720 | $6,077 |
Columbia 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,691 | $779 | $5,658 |
Columbia 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,966 | $629 | $6,990 |
Columbia 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,443 | $560 | $10,000+ |
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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 a cheap apartment in Columbia?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Columbia is under $869.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Columbia?
The cheapest apartment in Columbia is Acasa Prosper Fairways which is listed at $700, while the average apartment in Columbia costs $4,929.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Columbia?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 701 regular apartments in Columbia that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Columbia?
Cheap apartments in Columbia have an average cost of $314 which is $4,615 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Columbia.
Expert Rental Resources
Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips
The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

Renting Smart: Lease Basics Every Renter Needs
Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.
Often, in the excitement of finding a new place to live, there’s a rush to make it happen, and - too often - a new tenant signs a lease without reading it carefully.

Battling the Butts: Your Guide to the Reality of Smoke-Free Renting
Written by: Andrea Lee Negroni, JD
While many apartment buildings are “no smoking” properties, it’s hard to know exactly how many. In 2017, the National Apartment Association reported more than half of rental properties had smoke free policies.

Understanding Amenity Fees: Know Where You Might Be Able to Save Money
Written by: Amber Kanuckel
With the rising costs of housing, a lot of renters are asking this question: Is it possible to opt out of various amenities that your rental property offers so that you can avoid paying the fees.

How Your Move-In Inspection Can Protect Your Security Deposit
Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.
If you’re anything like most people, housing costs represent a huge chunk of your monthly budget. On top of that, moving can be both a stressful and expensive affair.