
1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Columbia, SC Under $2,000 (204 Rentals)


The Babcock

The Lady

Station at Lake Murray

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Inspire Sandhill - 55+ Active Adult Community

Providence Park

Cornell Arms Apartments

Grandview at Lake Murray

42 Magnolia + 5000 Forest

Polo Village
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Vantage at Wildewood

1321 Lofts

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The Meadows at Burnside Farms

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The One at Columbia

5th & Sloan

1813 Main

The Cardinal Apartments

Creekside at Greenlawn Apartment Homes

The Dylan

Rivers Edge at Carolina Stadium
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Briargate

Retreat at Broad River

Arcadia's Edge Apartments

Nexus At Sandhill

Tamarind at Stoneridge

The Shores at Elders Pond

Acasa Vista Towers

Polo Commons

Hampton Greene Apartment Homes

Peachtree Place
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Vista Commons Apartments

Devine & Heidt

The Landings at Hard Scrabble

Avalon Place

Waters Edge at Harbison

Arbor Landing Apartments

Main Street Living

Keswick

Stone Ridge Apartments

Canalside Lofts
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Windsor Shores Apartments

Atrium Place

Ovation @3500

Greenbrier

Cross Hill Apartments

Town Center at Lake Carolina

Crestmont Apartments

The Paddock Club

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Gleneagle Apartment Homes

Colonial Pointe Apartments
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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 | $1,319 | $401 | $2,310 |
| Columbia 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,357 | $675 | $4,290 |
| Columbia 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,493 | $450 | $3,806 |
| Columbia 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,659 | $679 | $4,754 |
| Columbia 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,588 | $499 | $5,121 |
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2.5Pet Friendly
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Kama • 2+ years in Columbia
December 15, 2025Great 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 $1,357.
What is the largest available 1 Bedroom Columbia Apartment for rent?
Today's apartment with the most square footage in Columbia is a 1,077 square feet unit starting from $949 at Dira East.
What is the average size for Columbia 1 Bedroom Apartments for rent?
The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in Columbia is currently 690 sq ft.
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Local Expert's Top 8: Affordable Columbia, SC Neighborhoods for Quality Living
Written by: Kama Offenberger
I'm Kama, the ApartmentHomeLiving.com Local Expert for Columbia, South Carolina.

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Written by: Robin Stewart
Insurance seems to be a part of life. In some states, having insurance is the law, as is the case for automobile insurance. Renters are no exception.

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There’s a tenet in marketing about client or customer attraction and retention. Studies and data have consistently shown it costs less to keep a current customer than to attract a new one.

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Written by: Robin Stewart
Evaluating rental properties for clients draws many parallels to house-hunting. Whether an apartment, loft, townhouse, or other rental, finding the right place means finding “home” for your client.