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1600 Park Cir

ColumbiaSC29201

Navigating the Rental Market: Tips for First-Time Renters

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property at 1220 Gregg St

1220 Gregg St

ColumbiaSC29201

Know Your Rights - How Discrimination Laws Impact Landlords and Tenants

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1814 Greene St

ColumbiaSC29201
property at 1034 Kinard Ct

1034 Kinard Ct

ColumbiaSC29201
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Columbia, SC Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Columbia, SC

Pricing Updated: 05/03/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Columbia, SC area range in price from $560 to $10,790 with an overall median price of $4,919. The three Columbia neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Whitehall at $785, Lincolnshire at $819, and St Andrews at $571. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Columbia Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Whitehall$1,321$78551
Lincolnshire$1,437$819116
St Andrews$1,473$571275
Pine Valley$1,487$571126
Far North Columbia$1,525$571208
Riverside Forest$1,525$571141
College Place$1,699$752114
Deaswood$1,699$86877
Gregg Park$1,699$95052
Northeast Elgin$1,760$1,05029

Cheapest Available Columbia Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Columbia, SC is a 1 Bed unit found at Acasa Prosper Fairways in the Lincolnshire neighborhood priced from $700. Acasa Tropical Ridge in the Skyland Estates neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $736. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Columbia apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Acasa Prosper Fairways1X1_6781BR,1BA$700
Acasa Tropical Ridge1x1_7001BR,1BA$736
Reserve at River WalkSeibles1BR,1BA$749
Grove at St. AndrewsE2Studio,1BA$757
Rivers Edge at Carolina StadiumThe Savannah- Standard Unfurnished3BR,2BA$770
Park SC1 bed 1 bath A21BR,1BA$788
Colonial Pointe ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$799
Springwood PlaceStudioStudio,1BA$800
GreenbrierAzalea1BR,1BA$819
The Villages at Congaree Pointe1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$831

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Columbia, SC

As of May 03, 2025 the best value apartment in the Columbia area is the $0.91 price per square foot 2 Bed 2 BathWoodland Village Apartments Model at Woodland Village Apartments in the in the Irmo neighborhood starting from $1,175. The second greatest value Columbia apartment is the The Belmont Model at Quail Run starting at $1,220 with a $0.95 price per square foot in the Deaswood 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.
Woodland Village Apartments2 Bed 2 BathWoodland Village Apartments2BR,2BA$0.91
Quail RunThe Belmont2BR,2BA$0.95
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 646 Apartments for Rent in Columbia, SC with pricing that ranges from $560 to $10,790. There are also 432 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Columbia ranging from $715 to $6,600.

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 $715 to $6,600 with an average monthly rent of $2,235.

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 $5,941, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,080 to $4,250. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,400 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $560.

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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Navigating the Rental Market: Tips for First-Time Renters

Written by: Sandy Baker

Making the decision to rent is exciting and terrifying at the same time. For many people, there are a lot of unknowns.

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Rise of Digital Nomads: Remote Work Tips for Apartment Renters

Written by: Brandie Parton

As a digital nomad, you no longer call a set address or office building your home for eight hours of the day or more.

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Know Your Rights - How Discrimination Laws Impact Landlords and Tenants

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Everyone needs a place to live and to call home. For decades, the federal government has established protections to ensure that individuals and families can find housing free from discriminatory barriers.

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Renting Smart: Lease Basics Every Renter Needs

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Often, in the excitement of finding a new place to live, there’s a rush to make it happen, and - too often - a new tenant signs a lease without reading it carefully.