Cheap Apartments for Rent in Columbia, SC from $400 (196 Rentals)

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The Waterford Apartment Homes
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$790 - $1,960
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$715 - $1,885
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$75
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$790 - $1,960
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

The Waterford Apartment Homes

1340 Longcreek DrColumbia, SC 29210
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Grove at St. Andrews
$824 - $1,008
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$701 - $885
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$123
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$824 - $1,008
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Grove at St. Andrews

716 Zimalcrest DrColumbia, SC 29210
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3430 East Apartments
$849 - $1,299
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$839 - $1,289
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$10
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$849 - $1,299
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3430 East Apartments

3430 Kay StColumbia, SC 29210
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Burnside Farms
$884 - $2,514
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$869 - $2,499
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$15
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$884 - $2,514
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Burnside Farms

1120 Corner Wind LnColumbia, SC 29209
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$895 - $1,495

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1113 Olympia Ave

ColumbiaSC29201
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Dira East Apartments
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$899 - $1,549
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$874 - $1,524
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$25
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$899 - $1,549
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Dira East Apartments

7501 Brookfield RdColumbia, SC 29223
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Columbia, SC Local Guide

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Columbia, SC

Pricing Updated: 02/24/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Columbia, SC area range in price from $795 to $8,000 with an overall median price of $4,543. The three Columbia neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Pine Valley at $875, Springdale at $950, and Gregg Park at $1,350. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Columbia Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Pine Valley$1,634$87546
Springdale$1,800$95041
Gregg Park$1,972$1,3502
Woodfield$2,047$97520
Lincolnshire$2,100$8509
North College Place$2,100$79532
Sandwood Hills$2,100$97516
Arsenal Hill$2,175$1,05016
Riverside Forest$2,175$85040
Southeast Columbia$2,191$1,4507

Cheapest Available Columbia Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Columbia, SC is a 1 Bed unit found at Killian Terrace Apartments in the Spring Valley neighborhood priced from $789. The Waterford Apartment Homes in the Skyland Estates neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $790. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Columbia apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Killian Terrace Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$789
The Waterford Apartment HomesOne Bedroom- 500 sqft1BR,1BA$790
Cypress RunStudio | 1 BathStudio,1BA$790
Aria Lake Carolina2 Bedrooms 2 Baths2BR,2BA$799
Pine Tree Apartments1 Bedroom - 1Bathroom - Waitlist Only1BR,1BA$805
Towers at Forest Acres0C - StudioStudio,1BA$808
Grove at St. AndrewsA11BR,1BA$824
Autumn Ridge1 Bed 1 BathAutumn Ridge1BR,1BA$835
Retreat at St. AndrewsA11BR,1BA$849
Colonial Pointe ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$849

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Columbia, SC

As of February 24, 2026 the best value apartment in the Columbia area is the $0.94 price per square foot 3 Bed 2.5 Bath (TH)Woodland Village Apartments Model at Woodland Village Apartments in the in the Irmo neighborhood starting from $1,500. The second greatest value Columbia apartment is the 4x4 Oasis Model at Hub Columbia starting at $1,249 with a $0.89 price per square foot in the Waverly neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Columbia apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Woodland Village Apartments3 Bed 2.5 Bath (TH)Woodland Village Apartments3BR,2.5BA$0.94
Hub Columbia4x4 Oasis4BR,4BA$0.89
21 OaksD14BR,2BA$0.59
Elmtree Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$0.95
Pine Grove Apartments2 Bedroom 1.5 Bath2BR,2BA$0.95
Quail RunThe Stratford1BR,1BA$0.99
Deerfield Run Apartments2 Beds, 2 baths2BR,2BA$0.95
Aria Lake Carolina1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$0.92
Pine Tree Apartments1 Bedroom - 1Bathroom - Waitlist Only1BR,1BA$0.95
The Radley2 BEDROOM, 2 BATH2BR,2BA$0.97

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Columbia Overview

Columbia, South Carolina is a city filled with vibrant culture, enormous education, and profound history. It offers residents a warm escape from the Winter and easy ways to travel that range from solid public transit to three major interstate highways. Residents are able to enjoy dozens of festivals, concerts, and sporting events each year and can easily drive to nearby cities such as Savannah, Charleston, Myrtle Beach, or even Atlanta. Best of all, living in Columbia apartments is a very affordable experience, allowing residents to experience big city life far cheaper than they can in other metropolitan areas.

Why live in Columbia, SC?

Columbia has the best of both worlds, offering you the major benefits of living in a big city while still retaining the very affordable cost of living that much of the South is known for. There is a diverse array of cultural and entertainment options, and seven distinct colleges, making it an ideal place to complete or enhance your education. The three interstate highways make it easy to either travel around town or to make a quick trip to places like Charlotte, Savannah, or Atlanta. And with plenty of options for affodable apartments in Columbia, finding a great place to live is a cinch.

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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 Cypress Run listed at $790.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Columbia Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Columbia Apartment is $789 at Killian Terrace Apartments.

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 $799 at Aria Lake Carolina.

What is the most affordable Columbia Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Columbia Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Killian Terrace Apartments and starts from $1,081.

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