Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Main Street District Columbia, SC from $700 (20 Rentals)

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Berry Building
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Berry Building

1217 Taylor StColumbia, SC 29201
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2009 Greene St

ColumbiaSC29205
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2002 Greene St

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Main Street District, Columbia, SC Local Guide

Cheapest Available Main Street District Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Main Street District area of Columbia, SC is a 1 Bed unit found at Elmwood Lofts priced from $909. Hub Columbia has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 4 Beds apartment currently listed from $995. Here are the most affordable Main Street District apartments for rent in Columbia, SC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Elmwood Lofts1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$909
Hub Columbia4x3 C4BR,3BA$995
Lofts at Lourie'sStudioStudio,1BA$1,074
The Carolinian2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1,100
Main Street LivingBarringer: 1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,144

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Main Street District, SC

As of March 28, 2025 the best value apartment in the Main Street District area is the $1.59 price per square foot Cayce Model at Vista Lofts in the in the Eva P. Trezevant neighborhood starting from $1,861. The second greatest value Main Street District apartment is the 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom Model at Elmwood Lofts starting at $1,400 with a $1.60 price per square foot in the Eva P. Trezevant neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Main Street District apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Vista LoftsCayce2BR,2BA$1.59
Elmwood Lofts1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.60
Cornell Arms ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.59
Indigo at BrickworksGadsden1BR,1BA$2.11
Advenir at One ElevenCooper1BR,1BA$2.03
Senate PlazaOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.01
The Carolinian2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.47
Vista Commons ApartmentsThe Taylor1BR,1BA$2.15
5th & SloanThe Wheat1BR,1BA$2.29
Main Street LivingBerry`s: 1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.12

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Main Street District, Columbia, SC

Ranked #45

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.0
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around the Main Street District Neighborhood in Columbia, SC

Walk Score®

78 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

56 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

55 / 100

Good Transit

Many 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 Main Street District Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Main Street District?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Main Street District is at Lofts at Lourie's listed at $1,074.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Main Street District Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Main Street District Apartment is $909 at Elmwood Lofts.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Main Street District Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Main Street District is starting from $1,100 at The Carolinian.

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