
2 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Columbia, SC Under $1,000 (50 Rentals)


Arbor Landing Apartments

Retreat at Broad River

Ovation @3500

Colonial Pointe Apartments

Tanglewood

River Ridge

Richland Terrace Apartments

Acasa Prosper Fairways Apartments
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Arrington Place Apartments

Dira East

Bent Tree Apartments

3430 East Apartments

Killian Terrace Apartments

Park SC

Addison Pointe

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Siegel Select Columbia

Hunter's Green

Five Points Residential
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Deerfield Run Apartments

3702 Live Oak St

2815 Howell Ct

2508 Laurel St

1007 Piney Woods Rd

1013-1015 Munsen Spring Dr

2025 Apple Valley Rd

3016 River Dr

Wellesley Place

912-920 King St
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Trenton Court

Mauldin Village

Sparkleberry Hill Apartments

Veranda at North Main

Raintree II

Plowden Place Apartments

Hunters Mill

The Pines at Farrow Apartments

Willow Trace

Arcadia Park
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Stoneridge Senior Village

Benton Crossing

Barkoot Apartments

Spring Lake

Riverbanks Retreat

Pinewood Apartments

Woodbine Park Apartments

Redtail on the River - Historical Access

Cayce Cove

Pine Ridge 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 | $1,333 | $401 | $2,496 |
| Columbia 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,365 | $675 | $2,803 |
| Columbia 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,504 | $450 | $3,806 |
| Columbia 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,655 | $649 | $4,575 |
| Columbia 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,960 | $499 | $5,476 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleColumbia, SC
Ranked #3
Among cities in South Carolina for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
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 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 1,546 square feet unit starting from $1,862 at Town Center at Lake Carolina.
What is the average size for Columbia 2 Bedroom Apartments for rent?
The average size for a 2 Bedroom rental in Columbia is currently 1,018 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.

First Apartment Regrets: Real Renters Share What They'd Do Differently
Written by: Robin Stewart
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.

Renters Insurance 101: What It Is, What It Covers, and Why You Need It
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.
