
Cheap 2 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Columbia, SC from $450 (139 Rentals)


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Aria Lake Carolina

4300-14302 Wentworth Dr

Addison Pointe

Five Points Residential

Silver Station

2025 Apple Valley Rd

Grove at St. Andrews

Killian Terrace Apartments
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7519 Pell St

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Tanglewood

1013-1015 Munsen Spring Dr

2628 Parkwood Dr

Deerfield Run Apartments

Stoneridge Senior Village

Bent Tree Apartments

3430 East Apartments

Brook Pines
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1432-1434 Sunnyside Dr

2218 Apple Valley Rd

Arrington Place Apartments

Dira East

Arbor Landing Apartments

Rosewood Gardens

Woodland Village Apartments

Ovation @3500

4017 Ensor Ave
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3232 Brookwood Ct

Hunter's Green

Pine Grove Apartments

Pine Tree Apartments

Towers at Forest Acres

401 Columbiana Dr

The Villages at Congaree Pointe

Springtree Apartments

Autumn Ridge

Colonel Bluffs
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Hampton Courts

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Greenbrier

Atrium Place

Colonial Pointe Apartments

The Landings at Forest Acres

Retreat at Broad River
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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 | $1,003 | $401 | $2,489 |
| Columbia 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,323 | $650 | $2,640 |
| Columbia 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,514 | $450 | $3,240 |
| Columbia 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,707 | $650 | $5,169 |
| Columbia 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,536 | $535 | $4,606 |
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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 Siegel Select Columbia listed at $450.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Columbia Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Columbia Apartment is $450 at Siegel Select Columbia.
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 $450 at Siegel Select Columbia.
What is the most affordable Columbia Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Columbia Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Siegel Select Columbia and starts from $450.
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Local Experts 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: Lauren Harrington
This article draws from first-hand renter experiences and recurring financial challenges reported after moving in.

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Renting your next home can feel thrilling and overwhelming at the same time.