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Siegel Select Columbia
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Siegel Select Columbia

150 Stoneridge DrColumbia, SC 29210
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Columbia, SC Local Guide

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Columbia, SC

Pricing Updated: 07/09/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Columbia, SC area range in price from $450 to $8,000 with an overall median price of $3,378. The three Columbia neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Gregg Park at $1,125, Pine Valley at $750, and Riverside Forest at $750. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Columbia Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Gregg Park$1,125$1,1251
Pine Valley$1,550$75028
Riverside Forest$1,587$75029
Pine Ridge$1,750$8158
Sandwood Hills$1,773$1,00025
Dentsville$1,797$1,10018
Lincolnshire$1,825$70011
Woodfield$1,995$1,00026
Autumn Chase At South Brook$2,029$45023
Knollwood$2,095$80039

Cheapest Available Columbia Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Columbia, SC is a Studio unit found at Siegel Select Columbia in the Skyland Estates neighborhood priced from $401. Benton Crossing in the Eau Claire neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 3 Beds apartment currently listed from $446. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Columbia apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Siegel Select ColumbiaStudio - Weekly RateStudio,1BA$401
Benton CrossingThree Bedroom3BR,2BA$446
21 OaksD1 - Premium4BR,2BA$680
Acasa Prosper Fairways Apartments1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$720
Cypress RunStudio | 1 BathStudio,1BA$749
Mill Run1 x 1 Lexington1BR,1BA$795
Riverwalk Vista1x1 Studio1BR,1BA$799
Broad View0x1Studio,1BA$799
Springwood0x1Studio,1BA$799
Park SC1 bed 1 bath A21BR,1BA$799

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Columbia, SC

As of July 09, 2026 the best value apartment in the Columbia area is the $0.93 price per square foot 4x4 Oasis Model at Hub Columbia in the in the Waverly neighborhood starting from $1,300. The second greatest value Columbia apartment is the 2 Bedroom, 2.5 Bathroom Model at Redpoint Columbia starting at $749 with a $0.59 price per square foot in the Knollwood 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.
Hub Columbia4x4 Oasis4BR,4BA$0.93
Redpoint Columbia2 Bedroom, 2.5 Bathroom2BR,2BA$0.59
Benton CrossingThree Bedroom3BR,2BA$0.38
21 OaksD1 - Premium4BR,2BA$0.61
Cypress Run2 Beds | 2 Baths2BR,2BA$0.95
Deerfield Run Apartments2 Beds, 2 baths2BR,2BA$0.95
Woodland Village Apartments1 Bed 1 BathWoodland Village Apartments1BR,1BA$0.94
Aria Lake Carolina1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$0.89
The Radley2 BEDROOM, 2 BATH2BR,2BA$0.87
Siegel Select ColumbiaStudio - Weekly RateStudio ,1BA$0.89

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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 Siegel Select Columbia listed at $401.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Columbia Apartment is $720 at Acasa Prosper Fairways 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 $450 at Siegel Select Columbia.

What is the most affordable Columbia Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Columbia Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Benton Crossing and starts from $446.

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