Student Apartments for Rent in Columbia, SC(41 Rentals)

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3630 Ranch Rd Apartments
from $1,0002 Bedroom Apartments

3630 Ranch Rd

3630 Ranch RdColumbia, SC 29206
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Yugo Columbia Lofts Apartments
from $6891 to 4 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Yugo Columbia Lofts

211 Main StColumbia, SC 29201
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Carolina Heights Apartments
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from $7494 Bedroom Apartments

Carolina Heights

700 Pickens StColumbia, SC 29201
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The Yards Townhomes
from $8652 Bedroom Apartments

The Yards Townhomes

1606-1642 Enoree AveColumbia, SC 29205
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Greene Crossing Apartments
from $9253 Bedroom Apartments

Greene Crossing

708 Pulaski StColumbia, SC 29201
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Nine at Columbia Apartments
from $9303 to 5 Bedroom Apartments

Nine at Columbia

1400 Huger StColumbia, SC 29201
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650 Lincoln Apartments
from $9852 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

650 Lincoln

650-700 Lincoln StColumbia, SC 29201
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The Standard at Columbia Apartments
from $1,075Studio to 5 Bedroom Apartments

The Standard at Columbia

1401 Assembly StColumbia, SC 29201
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The Row at the Stadium Apartments
from $1,1753 to 6 Bedroom Apartments

The Row at the Stadium

1105 Shop RdColumbia, SC 29201
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The Empire (Student Living) Apartments
from $1,260Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

The Empire (Student Living)

Assembly and Pendleton StColumbia, SC 29201
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1050 Idlewild Blvd Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

1050 Idlewild Blvd

1050 Idlewild BlvdColumbia, SC 29201
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Richmond Walk Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Richmond Walk

615 Heidt StColumbia, SC 29205
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Hub on Campus Apartments
Studio Apartments

Hub on Campus

1426 Main StColumbia, SC 29201
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The Orchard Apartments
3 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

The Orchard

1120 Virginia StColumbia, SC 29201
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The Flats Apartments
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

The Flats

620 Blossom StColumbia, SC 29201
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213-223 Waccamaw Ave Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

213-223 Waccamaw Ave

213-223 Waccamaw AveColumbia, SC 29205
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Sawyer on Lincoln Apartments
Studio Apartments

Sawyer on Lincoln

919 Catawba StColumbia, SC 29201
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National Guard Apartments
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

National Guard Apartments

1 National Guard RdColumbia, SC 29201
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Columbia, SC Local Guide

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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 is possible to get on a bus

Frequently Asked Questions about Student Columbia Apartments

What is the Cheapest Student apartment in Columbia?

Currently the most affordable Student Apartment in Columbia is at 21 Oaks listed at $565.

How much is the average rent for a Student Columbia Apartment?

The average rent for a Student Apartment in Columbia is $1,387.

What is the largest Student Columbia Apartment for rent?

Today's Student apartment with the most square footage in Columbia is a 2,000 square feet unit starting from $599 at Rowan, The.

What is the average size for Columbia Student Apartments for rent?

The average size for a Student rental in Columbia is currently at 889 sq ft.

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