
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Belmont Neighborhood of Columbia, SC from $500 (18 Rentals)
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5812 N Main St

Garden Lakes

Tamarind at Stoneridge
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Belmont, Columbia, SC Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Belmont?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Belmont Studio Apartments | $1,827 | $1,475 | $3,104 |
Belmont 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,816 | $752 | $3,698 |
Belmont 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,742 | $918 | $4,632 |
Belmont 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,128 | $825 | $5,110 |
Belmont 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,669 | $1,699 | $4,410 |
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There are currently 18 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Belmont Neighborhood of Columbia, SC.
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Cheapest Available Belmont Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Belmont area of Columbia, SC is a 1 Bed unit found at 2 Bedroom 1 Bath priced from $835. Gable Oaks Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $909. Here are the most affordable Belmont apartments for rent in Columbia, SC:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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2 Bedroom 1 Bath | WAITLIST ONLY - 2 Bedroom 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $835 |
Gable Oaks Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $909 |
Five Points Residential | 2 Bed 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $918 |
Tamarind at Stoneridge | Sago | 1BR,1BA | $956 |
Ravenwood Hills | 2 Bed, 1 Bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $988 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Belmont, SC
As of May 11, 2025 the best value apartment in the Belmont area is the $1.54 price per square foot 3 Bedroom Model at Hillcrest Apartments in the in the Eau Claire neighborhood starting from $1,875. The second greatest value Belmont apartment is the 2 Bedroom, 2 Bathroom Model at Pointe Grand Columbia starting at $1,543 with a $1.32 price per square foot in the Dentsville neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Belmont apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Hillcrest Apartments | 3 Bedroom | 3BR,3BA | $1.54 |
Pointe Grand Columbia | 2 Bedroom, 2 Bathroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.32 |
The Cooper | 3 Bedroom 2 Bath | 3BR,2BA | $1.27 |
Ravenwood Hills | 2 Bed 1 Ba Renovated | 2BR,1BA | $1.13 |
Gable Oaks Apartments | Three Bedrooms | 3BR,1BA | $1.38 |
2 Bedroom 1 Bath | WAITLIST ONLY - 2 Bedroom 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $0.98 |
Waters at Fairfield | 2 Bed / 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.46 |
Tamarind at Stoneridge | Sago | 1BR,1BA | $1.37 |
The Babcock | Suite 503/505/508/509/510/511/513/514/515 | 1BR,1BA | $2.06 |
Five Points Residential | 2 Bed 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.45 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleBelmont, Columbia, SC
Ranked #75
Among neighborhoods in Columbia, SC for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
2.5Pet Friendly
Getting Around the Belmont Neighborhood in Columbia, SC
Walk Score®
48 / 100
Car-Dependent
Most errands require a car
Bike Score®
37 / 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Minimal bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
23 / 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 Belmont Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Belmont?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Belmont is under $1,514.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Belmont?
The cheapest apartment in Belmont is 2 Bedroom 1 Bath which is listed at $835, while the average apartment in Belmont costs $1,853.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Belmont?
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 16 regular apartments in Belmont 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 Belmont?
Cheap apartments in Belmont have an average cost of $263 which is $1,590 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Belmont.
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