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Columbia, SC Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Columbia, SC

Pricing Updated: 05/09/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Columbia, SC area range in price from $395 to $14,340 with an overall median price of $4,015. The three Columbia neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Gregg Park at $1,350, Sandwood Hills at $950, and Woodfield at $995. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Columbia Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Gregg Park$1,450$1,3501
Sandwood Hills$1,675$9507
Woodfield$1,700$9957
Pine Ridge$1,700$9256
Lincolnshire$1,845$8508
Pine Valley$1,860$89516
Riverside Forest$1,950$89511
Five Points$1,955$8257
Knollwood$2,250$1,05015
Dentsville$2,275$99510

Cheapest Available Columbia Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Columbia, SC is a Studio unit found at Colonial Pointe Apartments in the Southeast Columbia neighborhood priced from $699. Acasa Prosper Fairways in the Lincolnshire neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $700. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Columbia apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Colonial Pointe ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$699
Acasa Prosper Fairways1X1_6781BR,1BA$700
Acasa Tropical Ridge1x1_7001BR,1BA$736
Rivers Edge at Carolina StadiumThe Savannah- Standard Unfurnished3BR,2BA$770
Park SC1 bed 1 bath A21BR,1BA$788
Grove at St. AndrewsA11BR,1BA$799
GreenbrierAzalea1BR,1BA$819
The Villages at Congaree Pointe1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$831
2 Bedroom 1 BathWAITLIST ONLY - 2 Bedroom 1 bath1BR,1BA$835
Retreat at St. AndrewsA11BR,1BA$849

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Columbia, SC

As of May 10, 2025 the best value apartment in the Columbia area is the $0.93 price per square foot The Magnolia Model at Brook Pines in the in the Riverside Forest neighborhood starting from $1,485. The second greatest value Columbia apartment is the 2 Bed 2 BathWoodland Village Apartments Model at Woodland Village Apartments starting at $1,175 with a $0.91 price per square foot in the Irmo neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Columbia apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Brook PinesThe Magnolia2BR,2BA$0.93
Woodland Village Apartments2 Bed 2 BathWoodland Village Apartments2BR,2BA$0.91
Wyndham Pointe Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$0.90
Acasa River Crest3x2.5_11963BR,2.5BA$0.75
21 OaksC13BR,3BA$0.63
Endora East2 Bedroom 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.00
Yugo Columbia Lofts2 Bed, 1 Bath Plus2BR,1BA$0.83
Deerfield Run Apartments2 Beds, 2 baths2BR,2BA$0.93
3430 East Apartments2 Beds / 1 Bath2BR,1BA$0.99
2 Bedroom 1 BathWAITLIST ONLY - 2 Bedroom 1 bath1BR,1BA$0.98

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Frequently Asked Questions about Columbia

What type of rentals are currently available in Columbia?

There are currently 651 Apartments for Rent in Columbia, SC with pricing that ranges from $569 to $10,510. There are also 448 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Columbia ranging from $395 to $14,340.

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

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Columbia ranges from $395 to $14,340 with an average monthly rent of $2,184.

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

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Columbia range from $629 to $6,568, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,080 to $4,750. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $850 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $569.

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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