Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Robert Mills Historic Neighborhood of Columbia, SC from $500 (36 Rentals)

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1430 Gregg St

ColumbiaSC29201
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3700 N Main St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

3700 N Main St

3700 N Main StColumbia, SC 29203
Senior Living
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Benton Crossing
1 Bedroom Apartments

Benton Crossing

2617 River DrColumbia, SC 29201
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Berry Building
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Berry Building

1217 Taylor StColumbia, SC 29201
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Nine at Columbia
3 to 5 Bedroom Apartments

Nine at Columbia

1400 Huger StColumbia, SC 29201
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Olympia Mills
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Olympia Mills

600 Heyward StColumbia, SC 29201
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801 King St
2 Bedroom Apartments

801 King St

801 King StColumbia, SC 29205
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Robert Mills Historic, Columbia, SC Local Guide

Cheapest Available Robert Mills Historic Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Robert Mills Historic area of Columbia, SC is a 4 Beds unit found at Hub Columbia priced from $995. Columbia Rising has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,000. Here are the most affordable Robert Mills Historic apartments for rent in Columbia, SC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Hub Columbia4x3 C4BR,3BA$995
Columbia RisingFreshly Updated 2bd Units with Wifi, and More!2BR,1BA$1,000
Acasa Vista Towers2C-T2BR,2BA$1,012
River Ridge Apartments1 Bed, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,050
The Carolinian2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1,100
Lofts at Lourie's1 bedroom 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,125
Main Street LivingBarringer: 1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,144
The Palms on MainStudio1BR,1BA$1,154
1321 Lofts1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,175
ClaussensStudioStudio,1BA$1,175

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Robert Mills Historic, SC

As of March 28, 2025 the best value apartment in the Robert Mills Historic area is the $1.23 price per square foot 416 Westwood Ave Model at 416 Westwood Ave in the in the Eau Claire neighborhood starting from $1,550. The second greatest value Robert Mills Historic apartment is the 2A-E Model at Acasa Vista Towers starting at $1,700 with a $1.35 price per square foot in the Eva P. Trezevant neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Robert Mills Historic apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
416 Westwood Ave416 Westwood Ave3BR,2BA$1.23
Acasa Vista Towers2A-E2BR,2BA$1.35
148 River Valley Dr148 River Valley Dr3BR,2BA$1.32
Granby Crossing2X2-R2BR,2BA$1.56
Yugo Columbia Lofts2 Bed, 1 Bath Plus2BR,1BA$0.83
Columbia RisingFreshly Updated 2bd Units with Wifi, and More!2BR,1BA$1.08
The Radley2 BEDROOM, 2 BATH2BR,2BA$1.05
River Ridge Apartments1 Bed, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.36
Lofts at Lourie's1 bedroom 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.47
The Carolinian2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.47

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Robert Mills Historic, Columbia, SC

Ranked #7

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
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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, SC. Lifestyle Ratings show you the best fit for your needs and interests. This takes in many factors including searching for the best amenities, and proximity to parks, family-friendly amenities, raising pets, transit options, and how walkable or bikeable each community and area is. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Robert Mills Historic Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Robert Mills Historic?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Robert Mills Historic is under $1,175.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Robert Mills Historic?

The cheapest apartment in Robert Mills Historic is River Ridge Apartments which is listed at $1,050, while the average apartment in Robert Mills Historic costs $5,400.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Robert Mills Historic?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 8 regular apartments in Robert Mills Historic that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Robert Mills Historic?

Cheap apartments in Robert Mills Historic have an average cost of $323 which is $5,077 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Robert Mills Historic.

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