Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Northwest Columbia Neighborhood of Columbia, SC from $1,000 (9 Rentals)

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Cheap Apartments in the Northwest Columbia area of Columbia.

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Lory of Harbison
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Lory of Harbison

100 Fairforest RdColumbia, SC 29212

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Northwest Columbia, Columbia, SC Local Guide

Cheapest Available Northwest Columbia Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Northwest Columbia area of Columbia, SC is a 1 Bed unit found at Avenue at Harbison priced from $1,009. Palisades at Ballentine has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,295. Here are the most affordable Northwest Columbia apartments for rent in Columbia, SC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Avenue at HarbisonAspen1BR,1BA$1,009
Palisades at Ballentine1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,295
Wellspring ApartmentsCharleston 2-22BR,2BA$1,335

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Northwest Columbia, SC

As of May 06, 2025 the best value apartment in the Northwest Columbia area is the $1.34 price per square foot Charleston 2-2 Model at Wellspring Apartments in the in the Irmo neighborhood starting from $1,343. The second greatest value Northwest Columbia apartment is the Hilton Model at The Residence at Marina Bay starting at $1,430 with a $1.68 price per square foot in the Lake Murray neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Northwest Columbia apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Wellspring ApartmentsCharleston 2-22BR,2BA$1.34
The Residence at Marina BayHilton1BR,1BA$1.68
Avenue at HarbisonMagnolia1BR,1BA$1.65
The Heights at Lake MurraySydney1BR,1BA$1.62
Palisades at Ballentine1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.75
Waters Edge at HarbisonCharleston1BR,1BA$2.08
Atlantic at ParkridgeSullivan1BR,1BA$2.08
Furnished Studio-Columbia - HarbisonFurnished Studio-Columbia - HarbisonStudio ,1BA$6.00

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Northwest Columbia, Columbia, SC

Ranked #70

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around the Northwest Columbia Neighborhood in Columbia, SC

Walk Score®

24 / 100

Car-Dependent

Almost all errands require a car

Bike Score®

26 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

2 / 100

Minimal Transit

It may be possible to get on a bus

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Northwest Columbia Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Northwest Columbia Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Northwest Columbia Apartment is $1,009 at Avenue at Harbison.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Northwest Columbia Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Northwest Columbia is starting from $1,233 at Avenue at Harbison.

What is the most affordable Northwest Columbia Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Northwest Columbia Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Avenue at Harbison and starts from $1,328.

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