Cheap Apartments for Rent in the East Columbia Neighborhood of Columbia, SC from $500 (26 Rentals)

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3405 Heyward St

ColumbiaSC29205
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Barkoot Apartments
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Barkoot Apartments

4679 Fort Jackson BlvdColumbia, SC 29209
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Spring Gardens
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Spring Gardens

325 Percival RdColumbia, SC 29206
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801 King St
2 Bedroom Apartments

801 King St

801 King StColumbia, SC 29205
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East Columbia, Columbia, SC Local Guide

Cheapest Available East Columbia Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the East Columbia area of Columbia, SC is a 1 Bed unit found at Towers at Forest Acres priced from $918. Ravenwood Hills has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $988. Here are the most affordable East Columbia apartments for rent in Columbia, SC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Towers at Forest Acres1C - 1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$918
Ravenwood Hills2 Bed, 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$988
The Landings at Forest Acres2BR/1BA2BR,1BA$1,007
Main Street LivingBarringer: 1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,144
1321 Lofts1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,175
The Cooper2 Bedroom 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1,299
Carriage Place CondominiumsTwo Bedrooms2BR,2BA$1,325
The Lady10GStudio,1BA$1,369
The Cardinal ApartmentsS1Studio,1BA$1,477
5000 ForestA1BR,1BA$1,485

Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Columbia, SC

As of April 07, 2025 the best value apartment in the East Columbia area is the $1.18 price per square foot Two Bedrooms Model at Carriage Place Condominiums in the in the East Columbia neighborhood starting from $1,325. The second greatest value East Columbia apartment is the 2 Bedroom 2 Bath Model at The Cooper starting at $1,299 with a $1.23 price per square foot in the East Columbia neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for East Columbia apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Carriage Place CondominiumsTwo Bedrooms2BR,2BA$1.18
The Cooper2 Bedroom 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.23
700 Woodrow2 Bedroom-Upgrade2BR,2BA$1.70
The Landings at Forest Acres2BR/1BA2BR,1BA$1.01
Ravenwood Hills2 Bed 1 Ba Renovated2BR,1BA$1.13
5th & SloanThe Wheat1BR,1BA$2.29
5000 ForestA1BR,1BA$2.39
42 Magnolia + 5000 ForestA1BR,1BA$2.39
Main Street LivingBerry`s: 1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.49
Towers at Forest Acres1A - 1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.91

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East Columbia, Columbia, SC

Ranked #27

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

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3.0
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap East Columbia Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in East Columbia?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in East Columbia is at The Lady listed at $1,369.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom East Columbia Apartment is $918 at Towers at Forest Acres.

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

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in East Columbia is starting from $988 at Ravenwood Hills.

What is the most affordable East Columbia Three Bedroom Apartment?

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

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