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Columbia, SC Local Guide

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Columbia, SC

Pricing Updated: 06/27/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Columbia, SC area range in price from $700 to $6,600 with an overall median price of $3,979. The three Columbia neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Pine Valley at $925, Sandwood Hills at $950, and Gregg Park at $1,035. 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$1,599$92523
Sandwood Hills$1,650$95013
Gregg Park$1,729$1,0352
Lincolnshire$1,800$1,09512
Five Points$1,830$9755
Briarwood$1,859$1,15021
Riverside Forest$1,900$92524
Harbison$1,949$92528
Pine Ridge$2,150$7507
Southeast Columbia$2,164$1,62510

Cheapest Available Columbia Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Columbia, SC is a 1 Bed unit found at Acasa Prosper Fairways in the Skyland Estates neighborhood priced from $700. Rivers Edge at Carolina Stadium in the Arthurtown neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 3 Beds apartment currently listed from $770. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Columbia apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Acasa Prosper Fairways1X1_6781BR,1BA$700
Rivers Edge at Carolina StadiumThe Savannah- Standard Unfurnished - By The Bedspa3BR,2BA$770
Park SC1 bed 1 bath A21BR,1BA$800
Acasa Tropical Ridge2x2_11002BR,2BA$820
Cypress RunStudio | 1 BathStudio,1BA$820
Grove at St. AndrewsA11BR,1BA$824
The CarolinianStudioStudio,1BA$825
Garden LakesOne Bed1BR,1BA$828
The Villages at Congaree Pointe1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$831
Broadview ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$835

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Columbia, SC

As of June 28, 2025 the best value apartment in the Columbia area is the $0.80 price per square foot The Biltmore Model at Quail Run in the in the Deaswood neighborhood starting from $1,245. The second greatest value Columbia apartment is the 2 Bed 2 BathWoodland Village Apartments Model at Woodland Village Apartments starting at $1,175 with a $0.91 price per square foot in the Irmo 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.
Quail RunThe Biltmore3BR,2BA$0.80
Woodland Village Apartments2 Bed 2 BathWoodland Village Apartments2BR,2BA$0.91
Wyndham Pointe Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$0.90
Acasa River Crest3x2.5_11963BR,2.5BA$0.87
Richland Terrace ApartmentsThe Columbia2BR,2BA$0.90
21 OaksC13BR,3BA$0.63
Endora East2 Bedroom 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.00
Acasa Tropical Ridge2x2_11002BR,2BA$0.75
Pine Grove Apartments2 Bedroom 1.5 Bath2BR,2BA$0.93
3430 East Apartments2 Beds / 1 Bath2BR,1BA$0.99

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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.

Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Columbia, SC

Ranked #3

Among cities in South Carolina for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around Columbia, SC

Walk Score®

45 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

38 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

17 / 100

Minimal Transit

It may be possible to get on a bus

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

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  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

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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 $820.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Columbia Apartment is $700 at Acasa Prosper Fairways.

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 $820 at Acasa Tropical Ridge.

What is the most affordable Columbia Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Columbia Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Rivers Edge at Carolina Stadium and starts from $770.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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Roommate Matching: Finding the Right Fit and Avoiding Pitfalls

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A fantastic way to save money and enjoy a built-in community is to share an apartment. However, a bad roommate situation can turn your dream rental into a nightmare.

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The Art of the Rental Viewing: What to look for during a property tour

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