2 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Columbia, SC Under $1,500 (201 Rentals)

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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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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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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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The Paddock Club
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$1,164 - $2,038
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$868 - $2,155
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$260
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$1,128 - $2,415
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The Paddock Club

4824 Smallwood RdColumbia, SC 29223
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Huntington Place
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$1,350 - $1,660
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$1,343 - $1,923
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$7
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$1,350 - $1,930
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Huntington Place

1003 True StColumbia, SC 29209
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Ravenwood Hills
$1,150
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$980 - $1,325
Required Monthly Fees
$70
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$1,050 - $1,395
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Ravenwood Hills

4215 Bethel Church RdColumbia, SC 29206
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The Fairways
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$1,199 - $1,980
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$754 - $1,865
Required Monthly Fees
$115
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$869 - $1,980
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The Fairways

350 Powell RdColumbia, SC 29203
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Whispering Pines
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$1,195 - $1,395
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$1,030 - $1,530
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$45
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$1,075 - $1,575
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Whispering Pines

400 Greenlawn DrColumbia, SC 29209
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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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