Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Southeast Columbia Neighborhood of Columbia, SC from $700 (12 Rentals)

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Spring Lake

7645 Garners Ferry RdColumbia, SC 29209
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7651 Garners Ferry RdColumbia, SC 29209
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Southeast Columbia, Columbia, SC Local Guide

Cheapest Available Southeast Columbia Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Southeast Columbia area of Columbia, SC is a Studio unit found at Colonial Pointe Apartments priced from $799. Arbor Landing has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $899. Here are the most affordable Southeast Columbia apartments for rent in Columbia, SC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Colonial Pointe ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$799
Arbor Landing1 Bed 1 ba Renovated1BR,1BA$899
Deer Meadow Village1 Bedroom (Sunroom Optional)1BR,1BA$969
Avalon PlaceOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,099
Whispering Pines2 Bed 1.5 Bath-Renovated2BR,1BA$1,275

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Southeast Columbia, SC

As of April 13, 2025 the best value apartment in the Southeast Columbia area is the $1.18 price per square foot Two Bedrooms Model at Carriage Place Condominiums in the in the East Columbia neighborhood starting from $1,325. The second greatest value Southeast Columbia apartment is the 2 Bed 1.5 Bath-Renovated Model at Whispering Pines starting at $1,275 with a $1.21 price per square foot in the Southeast Columbia neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Southeast Columbia apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Carriage Place CondominiumsTwo Bedrooms2BR,2BA$1.18
Whispering Pines2 Bed 1.5 Bath-Renovated2BR,1.5BA$1.21
Arbor Landing1 Bed 1 ba Renovated1BR,1BA$1.06
Wellington Farms Apartment HomesThe Spencer M1BR,1BA$1.59
Hampton CourtsHC11ER1BR,1BA$1.95
Deer Meadow Village1 Bedroom (Sunroom Optional)1BR,1BA$1.26
Creekside at Greenlawn Apartment HomesOne Bedroom-749 sqft1BR,1BA$1.78
Avalon PlaceOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.74
Colonial Pointe ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$1.43

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Southeast Columbia, Columbia, SC

Ranked #71

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

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2.5
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Southeast Columbia Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Southeast Columbia?

The cheapest apartment in Southeast Columbia is Colonial Pointe Apartments which is listed at $899, while the average apartment in Southeast Columbia costs $2,224.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Southeast Columbia?

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 5 regular apartments in Southeast Columbia 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 Southeast Columbia?

Cheap apartments in Southeast Columbia have an average cost of $799 which is $1,425 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Southeast Columbia.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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