Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Edgewood Neighborhood of Columbia, SC from $500 (38 Rentals)

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1124 Tree St

ColumbiaSC29205
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2900 Wilmot Ave

ColumbiaSC29205
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3700 N Main St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

3700 N Main St

3700 N Main StColumbia, SC 29203
Senior Living
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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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Berry Building
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Berry Building

1217 Taylor StColumbia, SC 29201
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Nine at Columbia
3 to 5 Bedroom Apartments

Nine at Columbia

1400 Huger StColumbia, SC 29201
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801 King St
2 Bedroom Apartments

801 King St

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

Cheapest Available Edgewood Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Edgewood area of Columbia, SC is a 4 Beds unit found at Hub Columbia priced from $995. 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 Edgewood apartments for rent in Columbia, SC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Hub Columbia4x3 C4BR,3BA$995
The Landings at Forest Acres2BR/1BA2BR,1BA$1,007
Acasa Vista Towers2C-T2BR,2BA$1,012
Towers at Forest Acres1A - 1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,048
The Carolinian2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1,100
Main Street LivingBarringer: 1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,149
The Palms on MainStudio1BR,1BA$1,154
1321 Lofts1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,175
ClaussensStudioStudio,1BA$1,185
Cornell Arms ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1,300

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Edgewood, SC

As of April 17, 2025 the best value apartment in the Edgewood area is the $1.61 price per square foot Suite 171/271/371 Model at The Babcock in the in the Waverly neighborhood starting from $2,100. The second greatest value Edgewood apartment is the Cayce Model at Vista Lofts starting at $1,861 with a $1.59 price per square foot in the Eva P. Trezevant neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Edgewood apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The BabcockSuite 171/271/3713BR,2BA$1.61
Vista LoftsCayce2BR,2BA$1.59
700 Woodrow2 Bedroom-Upgrade2BR,2BA$1.70
Acasa Vista Towers2C-T2BR,2BA$1.01
The Landings at Forest Acres2BR/1BA2BR,1BA$1.01
Elmwood Lofts2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom2BR,2BA$1.40
Cornell Arms ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.59
Vista Commons ApartmentsThe Carolina with balcony1BR,1BA$2.00
Canalside LoftsSaluda1BR,2BA$1.95
The Carolinian2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.47

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Edgewood, Columbia, SC

Ranked #19

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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Lifestyle Ratings

Our team is proud to bring you Lifestyle Ratings of rentals in cities and towns across the United States, including Columbia. LifeStyle Ratings are the best way to sort through finding a place to live - beyond price and floorplan. This takes in many factors including filtering automatically for proximity to parks, luxury housing options, pet-friendly features, family-friendliness, proximity to transit, and how walkable or bikeable each community and area is. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Getting Around the Edgewood Neighborhood in Columbia, SC

Walk Score®

50 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

51 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

36 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Edgewood Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Edgewood?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Edgewood is under $1,300.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Edgewood?

The cheapest apartment in Edgewood is Towers at Forest Acres which is listed at $1,048, while the average apartment in Edgewood costs $9,880.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Edgewood?

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 4 regular apartments in Edgewood 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 Edgewood?

Cheap apartments in Edgewood have an average cost of $208 which is $9,672 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Edgewood.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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Know Your Rights - How Discrimination Laws Impact Landlords and Tenants

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

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