Cheap Homes for Rent in East Columbia Neighborhood of Columbia, SC from $800 (18 Rentals)

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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 2 Beds unit found at Ravenwood Hills priced from $988. The Landings at Forest Acres has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,007. Here are the most affordable East Columbia apartments for rent in Columbia, SC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Ravenwood Hills2 Bed, 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$988
The Landings at Forest Acres2BR/1BA2BR,1BA$1,007
The Cooper2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1,199
Towers at Forest Acres1A - 1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,249
Carriage Place CondominiumsTwo Bedrooms2BR,2BA$1,325

Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Columbia, SC

As of May 03, 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 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 East Columbia apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Carriage Place CondominiumsTwo Bedrooms2BR,2BA$1.18
The Cooper3 Bedroom 2 Bath3BR,2BA$1.27
700 Woodrow2 Bedroom-Upgrade2BR,2BA$1.90
42 Magnolia + 5000 ForestC2BR,2BA$1.73
5000 ForestC2BR,2BA$1.73
The Landings at Forest Acres2BR/1BA2BR,1BA$1.01
Ravenwood Hills2 Bed 1 Ba Renovated2BR,1BA$1.13
The Cardinal ApartmentsS3Studio ,1BA$2.73
Devine DistrictT-1SStudio ,1BA$2.77
Towers at Forest Acres1A - 1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.63

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Frequently Asked Questions about East Columbia

What type of rentals are currently available in East Columbia?

There are currently 110 Apartments for Rent in East Columbia, SC with pricing that ranges from $900 to $5,250. There are also 68 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in East Columbia ranging from $875 to $4,500.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in East Columbia?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in East Columbia ranges from $875 to $4,500 with an average monthly rent of $2,201.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in East Columbia?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in East Columbia range from $1,092 to $5,250, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,080 to $3,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,250 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,699.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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