Cheap Apartments for Rent in the East Central City Neighborhood of Columbia, SC from $600 (19 Rentals)

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1430 Gregg St
$7951 Bedroom, 1 Bath RentalsAvailable Now

1430 Gregg St

Columbia, SC 29201
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1001 Woodrow St
$9501 Bedroom, 1 Bath RentalsAvailable Now

1001 Woodrow St

Columbia, SC 29205
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2002 Greene St
$1,1001 Bedroom, 1 Bath RentalsAvailable Now

2002 Greene St

Columbia, SC 29205
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801 King St
2 Bedroom Apartments

801 King St

801 King StColumbia, SC 29205

East Central City, Columbia, SC Local Guide

Cheapest Available East Central City Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the East Central City area of Columbia, SC is a 1 Bed unit found at 1321 Lofts priced from $1,113. Main Street Living has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,134. Here are the most affordable East Central City apartments for rent in Columbia, SC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
1321 Lofts1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,113
Main Street LivingBarringer: 1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,134
The Lady10GStudio,1BA$1,369
The Cooper3 Bedroom 2 Bath3BR,2BA$1,399
The BabcockSuite 3372BR,1BA$1,623

Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Central City, SC

As of February 11, 2025 the best value apartment in the East Central City area is the $1.27 price per square foot 3 Bedroom 2 Bath Model at The Cooper in the in the East Columbia neighborhood starting from $1,399. The second greatest value East Central City apartment is the 2 Bedroom-Upgrade Model at 700 Woodrow starting at $1,995 with a $1.90 price per square foot in the Waverly neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for East Central City apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Cooper3 Bedroom 2 Bath3BR,2BA$1.27
700 Woodrow2 Bedroom-Upgrade2BR,2BA$1.90
The BabcockSuite 3372BR,1BA$1.98
Advenir at One ElevenCooper1BR,1BA$2.08
Vista Commons ApartmentsThe Carolina with sunroom1BR,1BA$2.03
ClaussensLoftStudio ,1.5BA$2.17
Devine DistrictT-1SStudio ,1BA$2.94
The Lady10GStudio ,1BA$2.73
1910 Greene St, Unit 1910 Greene St.'1910 Greene St1BR,1BA$1.45
Main Street LivingBarringer: StudioStudio ,1BA$2.37

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
East Central City, Columbia, SC

Ranked #64

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around the East Central City Neighborhood in Columbia, SC

Walk Score®

53 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

44 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

30 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap East Central City Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in East Central City?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in East Central City is at Main Street Living listed at $1,138.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom East Central City Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom East Central City Apartment is $1,113 at 1321 Lofts.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom East Central City Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in East Central City is starting from $1,623 at The Babcock.

What is the most affordable East Central City Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap East Central City Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at The Cooper and starts from $1,399.

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