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Local Expert's Top 8: Affordable Columbia, SC Neighborhoods for Quality Living

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The One at Columbia
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$1,595 - $1,821

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Base Rent$1,621 - $2,316
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The One at Columbia

4415 Percival RdColumbia, SC 29229
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Bennet at BullStreet
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$1,833 - $2,420

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Bennet at BullStreet

2180 Pickens StColumbia, SC 29201
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Columbia, SC Local Guide

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Columbia 1 Bedroom Apartment Units with Current Availability by Neighborhood

Availability Confirmed As of: September 07, 2026

There are currently 3689 available 1 Bedroom apartment units from neighborhoods all over Columbia, SC that range in price from $675 to $2,445. Northeast Arcadia Lakes, Skyland Estates and Laurel Hill are the neighborhoods that currently have the most 1 Bedroom availability. Here is today's list of the top neighborhoods in Columbia with the most available 1 Bedroom apartments:

NeighborhoodAvailable UnitsMedian PriceMin Price
Northeast Arcadia Lakes165$1,395$675
Skyland Estates120$1,299$720
Laurel Hill98$1,200$720
West Central96$1,520$799
St Andrews92$969$720
Elmwood Park91$1,488$720
Earlewood90$1,200$720
Far North Columbia90$950$720
Riverside Forest89$990$720
Fort Jackson84$1,278$675

Largest Available Columbia 1 Bedroom Apartments

The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Columbia, SC is found at Main Street Living in the Waverly neighborhood and is 1,118 square feet priced from $1,722. Kress Building in the Eva P. Trezevant neighborhood has the second largest 1 Bedroom, which is sized at 1,118 square feet and currently listed start at $1,722. Here is today’s list of the largest available 1 Bedroom units in Columbia:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
Main Street LivingKress: 1 Bedroom1,118 Sq Ft$1,722
Kress BuildingKress: 1 Bedroom1,118 Sq Ft$1,722
Berry BuildingKress: 1 Bedroom1,118 Sq Ft$1,648
Dira East1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1,077 Sq Ft$949
Quail RunThe Stratford1,050 Sq Ft$1,135
Abberly Village Apartment HomesBijoux977 Sq Ft$1,612
Langley PointeA1966 Sq Ft$1,725
Woodland Village Apartments1 Bed 1 BathWoodland Village Apartments960 Sq Ft$900
Legacy At SandhillFinley959 Sq Ft$1,395
Aria Lake Carolina1 Bedroom 1 Bath946 Sq Ft$842

Cheapest Available Columbia 1 Bedroom Apartments

As of September 07, 2026 the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Columbia, SC is the 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom Model starting from $721 at Acasa Prosper Fairways Apartments in the Skyland Estates neighborhood. The second most affordable Columbia 1 Bedroom is the 1 bed 1 bath A2 Model at Park SC starting at $775 in the Riverside Forest neighborhood. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Columbia is currently $1,346. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in Columbia:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
Acasa Prosper Fairways Apartments1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom$721
Park SC1 bed 1 bath A2$775
Mill Run1 x 1 Lexington$795
The Waterford Apartment HomesOne Bedroom- 500 sqft$797
3430 East Apartments1 Bed / 1 Bath$799
Riverwalk Vista1x1 Studio$799
Boulder CreekA1-Congaree$799
Springtree ApartmentsThe Ayers$820
Acasa Tropical Ridge1X1$825
Autumn Ridge1 Bed 1 BathAutumn Ridge$835

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Columbia Overview

Columbia, South Carolina is a city filled with vibrant culture, enormous education, and profound history. It offers residents a warm escape from the Winter and easy ways to travel that range from solid public transit to three major interstate highways. Residents are able to enjoy dozens of festivals, concerts, and sporting events each year and can easily drive to nearby cities such as Savannah, Charleston, Myrtle Beach, or even Atlanta. Best of all, living in Columbia apartments is a very affordable experience, allowing residents to experience big city life far cheaper than they can in other metropolitan areas.

Why live in Columbia, SC?

Columbia has the best of both worlds, offering you the major benefits of living in a big city while still retaining the very affordable cost of living that much of the South is known for. There is a diverse array of cultural and entertainment options, and seven distinct colleges, making it an ideal place to complete or enhance your education. The three interstate highways make it easy to either travel around town or to make a quick trip to places like Charlotte, Savannah, or Atlanta. And with plenty of options for affodable apartments in Columbia, finding a great place to live is a cinch.

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Columbia, SC

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Kama • 2+ years in Columbia

December 15, 2025

Great for young professionals and families. We love Segra Park, the Harbison walking trails, and Lake Murray.

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Frequently Asked Questions about 1 Bedroom Columbia Apartments

What is the Cheapest apartment in Columbia with 1 Bedroom?

Currently the most affordable 1 Bedroom in Columbia is at Acasa Prosper Fairways Apartments listed at $721.

How much is the average rent for a 1 Bedroom Columbia Apartment?

The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Columbia is $1,346.

What is the largest available 1 Bedroom Columbia Apartment for rent?

Today's apartment with the most square footage in Columbia is a 1,118 square feet unit starting from $1,722 at Main Street Living.

What is the average size for Columbia 1 Bedroom Apartments for rent?

The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in Columbia is currently 910 sq ft.

Expert Rental Resources

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Local Expert's Top 8: Affordable Columbia, SC Neighborhoods for Quality Living

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I'm Kama, the ApartmentHomeLiving.com Local Expert for Columbia, South Carolina.

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Practical Tips for Renters: How to Identify a Great Rental and Avoid Red Flags

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Renters want to find a great apartment, the right place for them, one that checks all the boxes of location, rental cost, amenities, safety, and more.

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First Apartment Regrets: Real Renters Share What They'd Do Differently

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Hindsight is 20/20. Live and Learn. With age comes wisdom. We’re familiar with all those expressions, and all of them apply to lessons first-time renters learn.