Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Outer East Central Neighborhood of Columbia, SC from $500 (60 Rentals)

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3700 N Main St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

3700 N Main St

3700 N Main StColumbia, SC 29203
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Mauldin Village
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Mauldin Village

5418 Mauldin AveColumbia, SC 29203
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Outer East Central, Columbia, SC Local Guide

Cheapest Available Outer East Central Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Outer East Central area of Columbia, SC is a 1 Bed unit found at Towers at Forest Acres priced from $753. The Villages at Congaree Pointe has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $831. Here are the most affordable Outer East Central apartments for rent in Columbia, SC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Towers at Forest Acres1B - 1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$753
The Villages at Congaree Pointe1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$831
Hampton CourtsHC11A501BR,1BA$861
Rosewood Gardens1 Bedroom 1 Bath Renovated1BR,1BA$895
Gable Oaks ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$909
Waters at Fairfield2 Bed / 1 Bath2BR,1BA$926
Columbia RisingFreshly Updated 2bd Units with Wifi, and More!2BR,1BA$950
Hub Columbia4x3 C4BR,3BA$995
Main Street LivingBarringer: StudioStudio,1BA$1,040
The Carolinian2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1,100

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Outer East Central, SC

As of March 11, 2025 the best value apartment in the Outer East Central area is the $0.59 price per square foot C1 Model at 21 Oaks in the in the Arthurtown neighborhood starting from $655. The second greatest value Outer East Central apartment is the 3 Bedroom 2 Bath Model at The Cooper starting at $1,399 with a $1.27 price per square foot in the East Columbia neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Outer East Central apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
21 OaksC13BR,3BA$0.59
The Cooper3 Bedroom 2 Bath3BR,2BA$1.27
Yugo Columbia Lofts2 Bed, 1 Bath Plus2BR,1BA$0.83
Columbia Rising2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.03
NOMA Flats1 BR1BR,1BA$1.28
Gable Oaks ApartmentsThree Bedrooms3BR,1BA$1.38
Waters at Fairfield2 Bed / 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.15
Lofts at Lourie's1 bedroom 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.47
The Carolinian2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.47
Rosewood Gardens1 Bedroom 1 Bath Renovated1BR,1BA$1.23

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Outer East Central, Columbia, SC

Ranked #6

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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Outer East Central, Columbia, SC

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, and customized analysis for Central Columbia. Lifestyle Ratings show you the best fit for your needs and interests. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for proximity to parks, luxury amenities, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, places that make kids happy, and more. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Getting Around the Outer East Central Neighborhood in Columbia, SC

Walk Score®

51 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

38 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

9 / 100

Minimal Transit

It may be possible to get on a bus

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 Outer East Central Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Outer East Central?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Outer East Central is at Main Street Living listed at $1,040.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Outer East Central Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Outer East Central Apartment is $753 at Towers at Forest Acres.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Outer East Central Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Outer East Central is starting from $900 at Columbia Rising.

What is the most affordable Outer East Central Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Outer East Central Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at The Villages at Congaree Pointe and starts from $1,099.

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