2 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Columbia, SC (426 Rentals)

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Station at Lake Murray
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$1,662 - $1,749
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$1,318 - $1,624
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$125

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$1,443 - $1,749
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Station at Lake Murray

2235 Lake Murray BlvdColumbia, SC 29212
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Grandview at Lake Murray
$1,530 - $2,360
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$1,076 - $2,351
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$169

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$1,245 - $2,520
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Grandview at Lake Murray

2170 N Lake DrColumbia, SC 29212
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1321 Lofts
$1,692 - $2,008
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$1,013 - $1,908
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$100

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$1,113 - $2,008
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1321 Lofts

1321 Lady StColumbia, SC 29201
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42 Magnolia + 5000 Forest
$1,525 - $2,110
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$1,174 - $2,075
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$125

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$1,299 - $2,200
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42 Magnolia + 5000 Forest

5150 Forest DrColumbia, SC 29206
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Crestmont Apartments
$1,300 - $1,495
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$1,087 - $1,560
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$18

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$1,105 - $1,578
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Crestmont Apartments

34 Woodcross DrColumbia, SC 29212
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The One at Columbia
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$1,760 - $2,076
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$1,495 - $2,150
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$126

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$1,621 - $2,276
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The One at Columbia

4415 Percival RdColumbia, SC 29229
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Bennet at BullStreet
$2,360 - $2,966
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$1,422 - $2,966
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$110

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$1,532 - $3,076
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Bennet at BullStreet

2180 Pickens StColumbia, SC 29201
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The Roseberry
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$1,599 - $2,499
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$1,544 - $2,444
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$55

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$1,599 - $2,499
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The Roseberry

137 Roseberry LnColumbia, SC 29223
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Hampton Greene Apartment Homes
$1,385 - $2,456
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$1,015 - $2,371
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$85

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$1,100 - $2,456
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Hampton Greene Apartment Homes

500 Gills Creek PkwyColumbia, SC 29209
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Peachtree Place
$1,547 - $1,601
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$1,184 - $2,092
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$16

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$1,200 - $2,108
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Peachtree Place

200 Berryhill RdColumbia, SC 29210
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Vista Commons Apartments
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$1,770 - $2,664
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$1,515 - $2,614
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$50

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$1,565 - $2,664
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Vista Commons Apartments

1100 Pulaski StColumbia, SC 29201
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Burnside Farms
$1,668 - $2,214
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$869 - $2,499
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$15

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$884 - $2,514
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Burnside Farms

1120 Corner Wind LnColumbia, SC 29209
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Grove at St. Andrews
$934 - $1,008
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$701 - $885
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$123

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$824 - $1,008
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Grove at St. Andrews

716 Zimalcrest DrColumbia, SC 29210
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Columbia 2 Bedroom Apartment Units with Current Availability by Neighborhood

Availability Confirmed As of: March 05, 2026

There are currently 4901 available 2 Bedroom apartment units from neighborhoods all over Columbia, SC that range in price from $450 to $3,670. Northeast Arcadia Lakes, West Central and Lake Murray are the neighborhoods that currently have the most 2 Bedroom availability. Here is today's list of the top neighborhoods in Columbia with the most available 2 Bedroom apartments:

NeighborhoodAvailable UnitsMedian PriceMin Price
Northeast Arcadia Lakes201$1,508$799
West Central163$1,514$450
Lake Murray145$1,489$840
St Andrews138$1,277$450
Far North Columbia127$1,225$845
Irmo Seven Oaks115$1,367$934
Fort Jackson109$1,450$950
Five Points108$1,579$805
Outer East Central104$1,335$815
Robert Mills Historic103$1,696$815

Largest Available Columbia 2 Bedroom Apartments

The largest available 2 Bedroom apartment unit in Columbia, SC is found at Main Street Living in the Waverly neighborhood and is 1,500 square feet priced from $1,858. Tapp's Building in the Eva P. Trezevant neighborhood has the second largest 2 Bedroom, which is sized at 1,500 square feet and currently listed start at $1,858. Here is today’s list of the largest available 2 Bedroom units in Columbia:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
Main Street LivingTapp`s: 2 Bedroom1,500 Sq Ft$1,858
Tapp's BuildingTapp`s: 2 Bedroom1,500 Sq Ft$1,858
Berry BuildingTapp`s: 2 Bedroom1,500 Sq Ft$1,639
5th & SloanThe Stage1,490 Sq Ft$2,100
The RoseberryThe Grand Flora1,480 Sq Ft$1,899
Advenir at One ElevenSterling1,406 Sq Ft$2,615
Inspire Sandhill - 55+ Active Adult CommunityB41,395 Sq Ft$2,685
Carrington Place at Wildewood ApartmentsB31,378 Sq Ft$1,700
Arcadia's Edge ApartmentsB2 Arcadian - 2 Bedroom, 2 Bathroom1,365 Sq Ft$1,659
Indigo at BrickworksGuignard1,310 Sq Ft$2,235

Cheapest Available Columbia 2 Bedroom Apartments

As of March 05, 2026 the lowest priced 2 Bedroom apartment unit in Columbia, SC is the 2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom - Weekly Rate Model starting from $450 at Siegel Select Columbia in the Skyland Estates neighborhood. The second most affordable Columbia 2 Bedroom is the 2 Bedrooms 2 Baths Model at Aria Lake Carolina starting at $799 in the The Summit neighborhood. The average price for all 2 Bedroom apartments in Columbia is currently $1,504. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 2 Bedroom options in Columbia:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
Siegel Select Columbia2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom - Weekly Rate$450
Aria Lake Carolina2 Bedrooms 2 Baths$799
Stoneridge Senior Village2 Bedroom$900
Five Points Residential2 Bed 1 Bath$900
Pine Tree Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bath$925
Grove at St. AndrewsB1$934
Tanglewood2BRx2BA$950
Deerfield Run Apartments2 Beds, 2 baths$950
3430 East Apartments2 Beds / 1 Bath$979
308 Percival RdUnit 303$985

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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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Frequently Asked Questions about 2 Bedroom Columbia Apartments

What is the Cheapest apartment in Columbia with 2 Bedroom?

Currently the most affordable 2 Bedroom in Columbia is at Siegel Select Columbia listed at $450.

How much is the average rent for a 2 Bedroom Columbia Apartment?

The average rent for a 2 Bedroom Apartment in Columbia is $1,504.

What is the largest available 2 Bedroom Columbia Apartment for rent?

Today's apartment with the most square footage in Columbia is a 1,500 square feet unit starting from $1,858 at Main Street Living.

What is the average size for Columbia 2 Bedroom Apartments for rent?

The average size for a 2 Bedroom rental in Columbia is currently 1,043 sq ft.

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