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

Elmwood Lofts

Lofts at Lourie's

Main Street Living

1321 Lofts

Cornell Arms Apartments

1421 Cherokee St

1219 Elmwood Ave

2009 Greene St

1814 Greene St

1432 Lincoln St

1215 Elmwood Ave

2002 Greene St
Main Street District, Columbia, SC Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Main Street District?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Main Street District Studio Apartments | $1,608 | $800 | $2,078 |
Main Street District 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,683 | $795 | $3,839 |
Main Street District 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,187 | $1,100 | $5,640 |
Main Street District 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,248 | $1,461 | $3,434 |
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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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Elmwood Lofts | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $909 |
Hub Columbia | 4x3 C | 4BR,3BA | $995 |
Lofts at Lourie's | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,074 |
The Carolinian | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1,100 |
Main Street Living | Barringer: 1 Bedroom | 1BR,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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Vista Lofts | Cayce | 2BR,2BA | $1.59 |
Elmwood Lofts | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.60 |
Cornell Arms Apartments | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.59 |
Indigo at Brickworks | Gadsden | 1BR,1BA | $2.11 |
Advenir at One Eleven | Cooper | 1BR,1BA | $2.03 |
Senate Plaza | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.01 |
The Carolinian | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.47 |
Vista Commons Apartments | The Taylor | 1BR,1BA | $2.15 |
5th & Sloan | The Wheat | 1BR,1BA | $2.29 |
Main Street Living | Berry`s: 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.12 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleMain Street District, Columbia, SC
Ranked #45
Among neighborhoods in Columbia, SC for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
3.0Pet Friendly
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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