Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Eau Claire Neighborhood of Columbia, SC from $500 (25 Rentals)

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3700 N Main St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

3700 N Main St

3700 N Main StColumbia, SC 29203
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Mauldin Village
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Mauldin Village

5418 Mauldin AveColumbia, SC 29203
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Benton Crossing
1 Bedroom Apartments

Benton Crossing

2617 River DrColumbia, SC 29201
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Eau Claire, Columbia, SC Local Guide

Cheapest Available Eau Claire Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Eau Claire area of Columbia, SC is a 1 Bed unit found at Acasa Prosper Fairways priced from $700. Landmark at Pine Court has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $875. Here are the most affordable Eau Claire apartments for rent in Columbia, SC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Acasa Prosper Fairways1X1_6781BR,1BA$700
Landmark at Pine CourtA1 Designer Plus1BR,1BA$875
Gable Oaks ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$909
Tamarind at StoneridgeSago1BR,1BA$956
Stone RidgeOne Bedroom/One Bath Loft1BR,1BA$999

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Eau Claire, SC

As of April 12, 2025 the best value apartment in the Eau Claire area is the $1.53 price per square foot Suite 171/271/371 Model at The Babcock in the in the Waverly neighborhood starting from $1,995. The second greatest value Eau Claire apartment is the 2 BR Model at NOMA Flats starting at $1,390 with a $1.40 price per square foot in the Eau Claire neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Eau Claire apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The BabcockSuite 171/271/3713BR,2BA$1.53
NOMA Flats2 BR2BR,2BA$1.40
Gable Oaks ApartmentsThree Bedrooms3BR,1BA$1.38
Broad River TraceSantee1BR,1BA$1.24
Waters at Fairfield2 Bed / 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.46
River Ridge Apartments1 Bed, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.36
Stone RidgeOne Bedroom/One Bath Loft1BR,1BA$1.34
Tamarind at StoneridgeSago1BR,1BA$1.37
Acasa Prosper Fairways1X1_6721BR,1BA$1.04
Landmark at Pine CourtA1 Designer Plus1BR,1BA$1.38

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Eau Claire, Columbia, SC

Ranked #63

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.0
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Eau Claire Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Eau Claire?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Eau Claire is under $1,174.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Eau Claire?

The cheapest apartment in Eau Claire is Acasa Prosper Fairways which is listed at $700, while the average apartment in Eau Claire costs $5,000.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Eau Claire?

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 25 regular apartments in Eau Claire 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 Eau Claire?

Cheap apartments in Eau Claire have an average cost of $282 which is $4,718 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Eau Claire.

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