Cheap Homes for Rent in Outer East Central Neighborhood of Columbia, SC from $700 (36 Rentals)

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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 The Villages at Congaree Pointe priced from $831. Hampton Courts has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $868. Here are the most affordable Outer East Central apartments for rent in Columbia, SC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Villages at Congaree Pointe1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$831
Hampton CourtsHC11A501BR,1BA$868
Gable Oaks ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$909
Rosewood Gardens2 Bed 1.5 Bath Classic2BR,1BA$925
Ravenwood Hills2 Bed, 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$988
Hub Columbia4x3 C4BR,3BA$995
The Landings at Forest Acres2BR/1BA2BR,1BA$1,007
Hampton Greene Apartment HomesOne Bedroom- 598 sqft1BR,1BA$1,010
Towers at Forest Acres1A - 1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,085

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Outer East Central, SC

As of April 18, 2025 the best value apartment in the Outer East Central area is the $1.11 price per square foot 3 Bedroom 2 bath Renovated Model at Rosewood Gardens in the in the Deaswood neighborhood starting from $1,250. The second greatest value Outer East Central apartment is the C1 Model at 21 Oaks starting at $699 with a $0.63 price per square foot in the Arthurtown 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.
Rosewood Gardens3 Bedroom 2 bath Renovated3BR,2BA$1.11
21 OaksC13BR,3BA$0.63
The Cooper3 Bedroom 2 Bath3BR,2BA$1.27
The Landings at Forest Acres2BR/1BA2BR,1BA$1.01
Yugo Columbia Lofts2 Bed, 1 Bath Plus2BR,1BA$0.83
111 Church St, Unit 111 Church Street111 Church St1BR,1BA$1.00
Ravenwood Hills2 Bed 1 Ba Renovated2BR,1BA$1.13
Gable Oaks ApartmentsThree Bedrooms3BR,1BA$1.38
Waters at Fairfield2 Bed / 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.46
The Carolinian2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.47

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Frequently Asked Questions about Outer East Central

What type of rentals are currently available in Outer East Central?

There are currently 314 Apartments for Rent in Outer East Central, SC with pricing that ranges from $599 to $10,950. There are also 138 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Outer East Central ranging from $725 to $6,600.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Outer East Central?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Outer East Central ranges from $725 to $6,600 with an average monthly rent of $2,586.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Outer East Central?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Outer East Central range from $629 to $5,907, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,100 to $3,499. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,100 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $599.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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Understanding Amenity Fees: Know Where You Might Be Able to Save Money

Written by: Amber Kanuckel

With the rising costs of housing, a lot of renters are asking this question: Is it possible to opt out of various amenities that your rental property offers so that you can avoid paying the fees.

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Know Your Rights - How Discrimination Laws Impact Landlords and Tenants

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Everyone needs a place to live and to call home. For decades, the federal government has established protections to ensure that individuals and families can find housing free from discriminatory barriers.

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Renting Smart: Lease Basics Every Renter Needs

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Often, in the excitement of finding a new place to live, there’s a rush to make it happen, and - too often - a new tenant signs a lease without reading it carefully.

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Battling the Butts: Your Guide to the Reality of Smoke-Free Renting

Written by: Andrea Lee Negroni, JD

While many apartment buildings are “no smoking” properties, it’s hard to know exactly how many. In 2017, the National Apartment Association reported more than half of rental properties had smoke free policies.