
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Columbia Neighborhood of Columbia, SC from $600 (23 Rentals)
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113 S Parker St

2413 Laurel St

111 Church St, Unit 111 Church Street

1124 Tree St

Lofts at Lourie's

1430 Gregg St

312-314 South Harden Street
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1321 Lofts

2411 Blossom St

1034 Kinard Ct

Cornell Arms Apartments
Downtown Columbia, Columbia, SC Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Downtown Columbia?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Downtown Columbia Studio Apartments | $1,594 | $800 | $2,165 |
Downtown Columbia 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,704 | $900 | $3,761 |
Downtown Columbia 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,994 | $800 | $6,048 |
Downtown Columbia 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,606 | $1,095 | $5,100 |
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Cheapest Available Downtown Columbia Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downtown Columbia area of Columbia, SC is a 4 Beds unit found at Hub Columbia priced from $995. The Carolinian has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,100. Here are the most affordable Downtown Columbia apartments for rent in Columbia, SC:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Hub Columbia | 4x3 C | 4BR,3BA | $995 |
The Carolinian | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1,100 |
Lofts at Lourie's | 1 bedroom 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,125 |
The Palms on Main | Studio | 1BR,1BA | $1,154 |
Main Street Living | Barringer: 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,154 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Columbia, SC
As of April 28, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown Columbia area is the $0.83 price per square foot 2 Bed, 1 Bath Plus Model at Yugo Columbia Lofts in the in the Eva P. Trezevant neighborhood starting from $829. The second greatest value Downtown Columbia apartment is the 111 Church St Model at 111 Church St, Unit 111 Church Street starting at $1,000 with a $1.00 price per square foot in the Downtown Columbia neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downtown Columbia apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Yugo Columbia Lofts | 2 Bed, 1 Bath Plus | 2BR,1BA | $0.83 |
111 Church St, Unit 111 Church Street | 111 Church St | 1BR,1BA | $1.00 |
The Babcock | Suite 601 | 2BR,2BA | $2.00 |
Cornell Arms Apartments | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.59 |
Indigo at Brickworks | Gadsden | 1BR,1BA | $2.11 |
Vista Commons Apartments | The Carolina with balcony | 1BR,1BA | $2.07 |
Advenir at One Eleven | Vista | 1BR,1BA | $1.87 |
Lofts at Lourie's | 1 bedroom 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.47 |
The Carolinian | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.47 |
The Wilshire House | Standard | 1BR,1BA | $2.51 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Columbia Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Downtown Columbia?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Downtown Columbia is at Claussens listed at $1,185.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Downtown Columbia Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Downtown Columbia Apartment is $1,125 at Lofts at Lourie's.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Downtown Columbia Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Downtown Columbia is starting from $1,100 at The Carolinian.
What is the most affordable Downtown Columbia Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Downtown Columbia Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at The Babcock and starts from $2,100.
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