
Cheap 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Columbia, SC from $675 (146 Rentals)


Acasa Prosper Fairways Apartments

Silver Station

2223-2225 Greene St

Mill Run

Towers at Forest Acres

Riverwalk Vista

Park SC

The Waterford Apartment Homes

The Villages at Congaree Pointe
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Landmark at Pine Court

Autumn Ridge

Brook Pines

3430 East Apartments

Retreat at St. Andrews

2902 Park St

221 Tryon St

Springtree Apartments

The Paddock Club

The Hollows
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Hampton Courts

Wellington Farms Apartment Homes

The Fairways

Paces Run

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The Meadows at Burnside Farms

Pine Tree Apartments

Windsor Shores Apartments

Colonel Bluffs
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Learn the official definition (spending 30% or more of your gross income on housing) and how to calculate your exact rent-to-income ratio. This guide offers expert tips on factoring in total housing costs (including utilities and fees) and budgeting accurately to avoid unnecessary financial strain.

Bent Tree Apartments

Tanglewood

Garden Lakes

Acasa Tropical Ridge

Boulder Creek

822-824 Cedar Terrace

Dira East

River Ridge

Retreat at Broad River

Woodland Village Apartments
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Claire Tower

Cypress Run

Richland Terrace Apartments

Rosewood Gardens

Avenue at Harbison

Reserve at River Walk

Arbor Landing Apartments

The Landings at Forest Acres

St. Andrews Commons Apartment Homes

Waters At Berryhill
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Columbia, SC Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Columbia?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Columbia Studio Apartments | $962 | $401 | $2,261 |
| Columbia 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,305 | $675 | $2,790 |
| Columbia 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,483 | $450 | $4,134 |
| Columbia 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,688 | $679 | $4,435 |
| Columbia 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,318 | $499 | $4,800 |
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Columbia, SC Area Reviews
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Columbia Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Columbia?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Columbia is at Acasa Prosper Fairways Apartments listed at $720.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Columbia Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Columbia Apartment is $720 at Acasa Prosper Fairways Apartments.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Columbia Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Columbia is starting from $720 at Acasa Prosper Fairways Apartments.
What is the most affordable Columbia Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Columbia Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Acasa Prosper Fairways Apartments and starts from $720.
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Local Experts Top 8: Affordable Columbia, SC Neighborhoods for Quality Living
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Pet-Friendly Renting: Everything You Need to Know Before You Move
Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.
For so many of us, pets are the best companions and a big part of our lives. For this reason, a pet-friendly house or apartment is often a very important - and nonnegotiable - part of a move.

Creative Ways Developers Reimagine Retail Spaces as Residential Units
Written by: Robin Stewart
Adaptive reuse is when a commercial property is converted and repurposed. The real estate industry has embraced a growing number of these projects.

Neighborhood and Market Insights: How to Choose the Right Area to Rent
Written by: Robin Stewart
Apartment-hunting can be a gargantuan task. Renters have a wish list of items—some luxuries, some necessities—but finding what you seek in the right place is perhaps the most important part of the journey.