
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the College Place Neighborhood of Columbia, SC from $500 (19 Rentals)
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Gable Oaks Apartments

Acasa Vista Towers

Tamarind at Stoneridge

5812 N Main St

3805 Lamar St

Ravenwood Hills

Riverwalk Vista
College Place, Columbia, SC Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in College Place?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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College Place Studio Apartments | $1,678 | $999 | $2,078 |
College Place 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,611 | $752 | $2,108 |
College Place 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,585 | $945 | $3,077 |
College Place 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,463 | $950 | $2,100 |
College Place 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,799 | $1,699 | $1,899 |
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There are currently 19 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the College Place Neighborhood of Columbia, SC.
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Cheapest Available College Place Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the College Place area of Columbia, SC is a 1 Bed unit found at Gable Oaks Apartments priced from $909. Tamarind at Stoneridge has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $921. Here are the most affordable College Place apartments for rent in Columbia, SC:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Gable Oaks Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $909 |
Tamarind at Stoneridge | Sago | 1BR,1BA | $921 |
Ravenwood Hills | 2 Bed, 1 Bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $988 |
Riverwalk Vista | 0x1 | Studio,1BA | $999 |
Stone Ridge | One Bedroom/One Bath Loft | 1BR,1BA | $999 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in College Place, SC
As of March 29, 2025 the best value apartment in the College Place area is the $1.21 price per square foot 3702 Thurmond St Model at 3702 Thurmond St in the in the Booker Washington Heights neighborhood starting from $1,625. The second greatest value College Place apartment is the 3702 Thurmond St Model at 3702 Thurmond St starting at $1,625 with a $1.21 price per square foot in the Booker Washington Heights neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for College Place apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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3702 Thurmond St | 3702 Thurmond St | 3BR,2BA | $1.21 |
3702 Thurmond St | 3702 Thurmond St | 3BR,2BA | $1.21 |
416 Westwood Ave | 416 Westwood Ave | 3BR,2BA | $1.23 |
3145 Bronx Rd | 3145 Bronx Rd | 3BR,1.5BA | $1.17 |
3145 Bronx Rd | 3145 Bronx Rd | 3BR,1.5BA | $1.17 |
The Cooper | 2 Bedroom 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $1.23 |
Acasa Vista Towers | 1B-E | 1BR,1BA | $1.25 |
Ravenwood Hills | 2 Bed 1 Ba Renovated | 2BR,1BA | $1.13 |
Gable Oaks Apartments | Three Bedrooms | 3BR,1BA | $1.38 |
River Ridge Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.36 |
Stone Ridge | One Bedroom/One Bath Loft | 1BR,1BA | $1.34 |
Tamarind at Stoneridge | Sago | 1BR,1BA | $1.32 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleCollege Place, Columbia, SC
Ranked #74
Among neighborhoods in Columbia, SC for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
2.5Pet Friendly
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Getting Around the College Place Neighborhood in Columbia, SC
Walk Score®
47 / 100
Car-Dependent
Most errands require a car
Bike Score®
37 / 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Minimal bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
33 / 100
Some Transit
A few nearby public transportation options
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 College Place Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in College Place?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in College Place is under $1,299.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in College Place?
The cheapest apartment in College Place is Gable Oaks Apartments which is listed at $909, while the average apartment in College Place costs $1,838.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in College Place?
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 15 regular apartments in College Place 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 College Place?
Cheap apartments in College Place have an average cost of $346 which is $1,492 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in College Place.
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