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Siegel Select Columbia
150 Stoneridge DrColumbia, SC 29210
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Claire Tower
1041 Marion StColumbia, SC 29201
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Brook Pines
169 Brook Pines DrColumbia, SC 29210
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Arbors at Windsor Lake Apartments
8720 Windsor Lake BlvdColumbia, SC 29223
1051 Southern Dr
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Atrium Place
200 Atrium WayColumbia, SC 29223
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The Shores at Elders Pond
4500 Hardscrabble RdColumbia, SC 29229
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Ashland Commons
2400 Ashland RdColumbia, SC 29210
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1321 Lofts
1321 Lady StColumbia, SC 29201
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Sage Pointe
4021 Percival RdColumbia, SC 29229
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Rice Terrace Apartments and Townhomes
100 Rice Terrace CirColumbia, SC 29229
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Legacy At Sandhill
10682 Two Notch RdElgin, SC 29045
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Columbia?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Columbia Studio Apartments | $959 | $401 | $2,489 |
| Columbia 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,305 | $675 | $2,841 |
| Columbia 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,479 | $450 | $4,130 |
| Columbia 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,678 | $679 | $4,435 |
| Columbia 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,324 | $499 | $4,800 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Columbia Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Columbia?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Columbia is under $799.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Columbia?
The cheapest apartment in Columbia is Acasa Prosper Fairways Apartments which is listed at $720, while the average apartment in Columbia costs $2,658.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Columbia?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 3,226 regular apartments in Columbia that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Columbia?
Cheap apartments in Columbia have an average cost of $417 which is $2,241 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Columbia.
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Local Experts 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.
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.
Neighborhood and Market Insights: How to Choose the Right Area to Rent
Written by: Robin Stewart
Apartment-hunting can be a gargantuan task. Renters have a wish list of items—some luxuries, some necessities—but finding what you seek in the right place is perhaps the most important part of the journey.
A Seasoned Property Manager's Step-by-Step Guide to Getting Your Deposit Back
Written by: Lauren Harrington
I’m going to talk with you as a seasoned property manager and friend. So, let’s start with your security deposit. I want you to think about this guide as insider information. You deserve your deposit back.