
Top Rated 2 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Columbia, SC (59 Rentals)


Pointe Grand Columbia

Station at Lake Murray

42 Magnolia + 5000 Forest

Grandview at Lake Murray

Wellspring Apartments

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The One at Columbia

The Cardinal Apartments

The Legends at Lake Murray

The Shores at Elders Pond
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Carriage Place

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Vista Commons Apartments

Canalside Lofts

Acasa Vista Towers

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Bennet at BullStreet

The Roseberry

Briargate

Preserve at Windsor Lake

Lofts at Lourie's

The Fairways
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Whispering Pines

Avenue at Harbison

Three Rivers

700 Woodrow

Heron Lake

Tanglewood

Landmark of Columbia

Palmera Apartments

Deer Meadow Village

Reserve at River Walk
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Sola Station

Springtree Apartments

Autumn Ridge

Quail Run

Palmetto Gardens

Waters at Fairfield

Varia at Oakcrest

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The Palms on Main

Rice Terrace Apartments and Townhomes

Arcadia Park
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Benton Crossing

Barkoot Apartments

Brookside Crossing Apartments

Lamplighter Apartments

Lory of Harbison

Vue at St. Andrews

Huntington Place

Berry Building

Lakeside Apartments

Wescott Place Senior 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 | $969 | $401 | $2,512 |
| Columbia 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,313 | $675 | $2,751 |
| Columbia 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,483 | $450 | $4,076 |
| Columbia 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,691 | $679 | $4,435 |
| Columbia 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,269 | $499 | $4,800 |
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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 $1,483.
What is the largest available 2 Bedroom Columbia Apartment for rent?
Today's apartment with the most square footage in Columbia is a 1,740 square feet unit starting from $2,099 at Killian Lakes Apartments and Townhomes.
What is the average size for Columbia 2 Bedroom Apartments for rent?
The average size for a 2 Bedroom rental in Columbia is currently 1,030 sq ft.
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Local Experts Top 8: Affordable Columbia, SC Neighborhoods for Quality Living
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Written by: Robin Stewart
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Pet-Friendly Renting: Everything You Need to Know Before You Move
Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.
For so many of us, pets are the best companions and a big part of our lives. For this reason, a pet-friendly house or apartment is often a very important - and nonnegotiable - part of a move.

Creative Ways Developers Reimagine Retail Spaces as Residential Units
Written by: Robin Stewart
Adaptive reuse is when a commercial property is converted and repurposed. The real estate industry has embraced a growing number of these projects.