
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Columbia College Drive Area Columbia, SC from $500 (19 Rentals)
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Columbia College Drive Area, Columbia, SC Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Columbia College Drive Area?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Columbia College Drive Area Studio Apartments | $1,650 | $999 | $2,078 |
Columbia College Drive Area 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,591 | $752 | $2,199 |
Columbia College Drive Area 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,579 | $965 | $3,077 |
Columbia College Drive Area 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,018 | $950 | $4,780 |
Columbia College Drive Area 4 Bedroom Apartments | $5,826 | $1,699 | $10,000+ |
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There are currently 19 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Columbia College Drive Area Neighborhood of Columbia, SC.
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Cheapest Available Columbia College Drive Area Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Columbia College Drive Area area of Columbia, SC is a 1 Bed unit found at Benton Crossing priced from $805. Gable Oaks Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $909. Here are the most affordable Columbia College Drive Area apartments for rent in Columbia, SC:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Benton Crossing | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $805 |
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 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Columbia College Drive Area, SC
As of April 02, 2025 the best value apartment in the Columbia College Drive Area 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 Columbia College Drive Area 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 Columbia College Drive Area 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 |
148 River Valley Dr | 148 River Valley Dr | 3BR,2BA | $1.32 |
3145 Bronx Rd | 3145 Bronx Rd | 3BR,1.5BA | $1.17 |
3145 Bronx Rd | 3145 Bronx Rd | 3BR,1.5BA | $1.17 |
The Cooper | 3 Bedroom 2 Bath | 3BR,2BA | $1.27 |
Ravenwood Hills | 2 Bed 1 Ba Renovated | 2BR,1BA | $1.13 |
2413 Laurel St | 2413 Laurel St | 2BR,1BA | $1.13 |
River Ridge Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.36 |
Benton Crossing | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.06 |
Tamarind at Stoneridge | Sago | 1BR,1BA | $1.32 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleColumbia College Drive Area, Columbia, SC
Ranked #54
Among neighborhoods in Columbia, SC for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
3.0Pet Friendly
Best Local Schools in Columbia College Drive Area, Columbia, SC
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Getting Around the Columbia College Drive Area Neighborhood in Columbia, SC
Walk Score®
41 / 100
Car-Dependent
Most errands require a car
Bike Score®
42 / 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 Columbia College Drive Area Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Columbia College Drive Area?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Columbia College Drive Area is under $1,175.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Columbia College Drive Area?
The cheapest apartment in Columbia College Drive Area is Benton Crossing which is listed at $805, while the average apartment in Columbia College Drive Area costs $5,280.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Columbia College Drive Area?
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 11 regular apartments in Columbia College Drive Area 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 College Drive Area?
Cheap apartments in Columbia College Drive Area have an average cost of $297 which is $4,983 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Columbia College Drive Area.
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