
2 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Columbia, SC Under $2,000 (264 Rentals)


The Flats at Crosspointe

Keystone Luxury Apartments

Pointe Grand Columbia

Station at Lake Murray

Grandview at Lake Murray

Providence Park

42 Magnolia + 5000 Forest

Vantage at Wildewood

Polo Village
Local Expert's Top 8: Affordable Columbia, SC Neighborhoods for Quality Living
Moving to Columbia, SC? Explore 8 affordable neighborhoods to rent that are known for strong schools, convenient shopping, and easy access to local natural highlights like Lake Murray.

1321 Lofts

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Wellspring Apartments

Cornell Arms Apartments

The Landings at Hard Scrabble

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The One at Columbia

The Roseberry

York Woods at Lake Murray Apartment Homes

Creekside at Greenlawn Apartment Homes

The Park
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Waters Edge at Harbison

Rivers Edge at Carolina Stadium

Arcadia's Edge Apartments

Acasa Vista Towers

Hampton Greene Apartment Homes

Carriage Place

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Gleneagle Apartment Homes

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Vista Commons Apartments

Silver Station

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The Meadows at Burnside Farms
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5th & Sloan

1813 Main

Atrium Place

Arbor Landing Apartments

The Cooper

Keswick

Cross Hill Apartments

Stone Ridge Apartments

Town Center at Lake Carolina

Crestmont Apartments
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The Shores at Elders Pond

The Paddock Club

Polo Commons

Canalside Lofts

Windsor Shores Apartments

Main Street Living

The Legends at Lake Murray

Nexus At Sandhill

Peachtree Place

Ovation @3500
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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 | $1,282 | $401 | $2,464 |
| Columbia 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,369 | $675 | $2,456 |
| Columbia 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,519 | $450 | $3,798 |
| Columbia 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,643 | $649 | $4,145 |
| Columbia 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,768 | $499 | $5,462 |
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Ranked #3
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2.5Pet Friendly
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Columbia, SC Area Reviews
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 $1,519.
What is the largest available 2 Bedroom Columbia Apartment for rent?
Today's apartment with the most square footage in Columbia is a 1,480 square feet unit starting from $1,899 at The Roseberry.
What is the average size for Columbia 2 Bedroom Apartments for rent?
The average size for a 2 Bedroom rental in Columbia is currently 1,013 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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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.
