Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Lake Carolina Neighborhood of Columbia, SC from $900 (9 Rentals)

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Cheapest Available Lake Carolina Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Lake Carolina area of Columbia, SC is a 1 Bed unit found at Aria Lake Carolina priced from $999. The Shores at Elders Pond has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,050. Here are the most affordable Lake Carolina apartments for rent in Columbia, SC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Aria Lake Carolina1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$999
The Shores at Elders PondRussell1BR,1BA$1,050
Nexus At SandhillA51BR,1BA$1,320

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Lake Carolina, SC

As of April 27, 2025 the best value apartment in the Lake Carolina area is the $1.29 price per square foot The McEntire Townhouse Model at Rice Terrace Apartments and Townhomes in the in the Spring Valley neighborhood starting from $1,528. The second greatest value Lake Carolina apartment is the Bellflower Model at Killian Lakes Apartments and Townhomes starting at $1,382 with a $1.20 price per square foot in the Dentsville neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Lake Carolina apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Rice Terrace Apartments and TownhomesThe McEntire Townhouse2BR,2.5BA$1.29
Killian Lakes Apartments and TownhomesBellflower2BR,2BA$1.20
Aria Lake Carolina1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.06
Heron LakeThe Watercrest Retreat Renovated1BR,1BA$1.58
Town Center at Lake CarolinaA2 - Azalea - One Bedroom, One Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.76
Nexus At SandhillA51BR,1BA$1.76
The Shores at Elders PondRussell1BR,1BA$1.44
Inspire Sandhill - 55+ Active Adult CommunityA21BR,1BA$2.45

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Lake Carolina Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Lake Carolina Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Lake Carolina Apartment is $999 at Aria Lake Carolina.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Lake Carolina Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Lake Carolina is starting from $1,149 at Aria Lake Carolina.

What is the most affordable Lake Carolina Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Lake Carolina Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Aria Lake Carolina and starts from $1,449.

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