Cheap Apartments for Rent in the College Place Neighborhood of Columbia, SC from $500 (31 Rentals)

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3700 N Main St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

3700 N Main St

3700 N Main StColumbia, SC 29203
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Mauldin Village
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Mauldin Village

5418 Mauldin AveColumbia, SC 29203
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Benton Crossing
2 Bedroom Apartments

Benton Crossing

2617 River DrColumbia, SC 29201
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College Place, Columbia, SC Local Guide

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 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 College Place apartments for rent in Columbia, SC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
2 Bedroom 1 BathWAITLIST ONLY - 2 Bedroom 1 bath1BR,1BA$835
Gable Oaks ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$909
Five Points Residential2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$918
Tamarind at StoneridgeSago1BR,1BA$956
Ravenwood Hills2 Bed, 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$988
Riverwalk Vista0x1Studio,1BA$999
River Ridge Apartments1 Bed, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,050
Waters at Fairfield2 Bed / 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1,174
The Cooper2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1,199
Hillcrest Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$1,250

Best Value Apartments for Rent in College Place, SC

As of May 14, 2025 the best value apartment in the College Place 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 College Place apartment is the 3 Bedroom 2 Bath Model at The Cooper starting at $1,399 with a $1.27 price per square foot in the East Columbia neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for College Place apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Hillcrest Apartments3 Bedroom3BR,3BA$1.54
The Cooper3 Bedroom 2 Bath3BR,2BA$1.27
Ravenwood Hills2 Bed 1 Ba Renovated2BR,1BA$1.13
Gable Oaks ApartmentsThree Bedrooms3BR,1BA$1.38
2 Bedroom 1 BathWAITLIST ONLY - 2 Bedroom 1 bath1BR,1BA$0.98
Waters at Fairfield2 Bed / 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.46
River Ridge Apartments1 Bed, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.36
Riverwalk Vista0x1 RenovatedStudio ,1BA$1.64
Tamarind at StoneridgeSago1BR,1BA$1.37
Five Points Residential2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.45

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
College Place, Columbia, SC

Ranked #68

Among neighborhoods in Columbia, SC for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.0
Pet 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

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  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap College Place Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in College Place?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in College Place is at Riverwalk Vista listed at $999.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom College Place Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom College Place Apartment is $835 at 2 Bedroom 1 Bath.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom College Place Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in College Place is starting from $918 at Five Points Residential.

What is the most affordable College Place Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap College Place Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Ravenwood Hills and starts from $1,100.

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