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167 Stoneridge DrColumbia, SC 29210
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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 | $975 | $401 | $2,249 |
| Columbia 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,337 | $675 | $2,676 |
| Columbia 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,494 | $450 | $4,069 |
| Columbia 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,691 | $699 | $4,440 |
| Columbia 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,473 | $499 | $4,205 |
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Kama • 2+ years in Columbia
December 15, 2025Great for young professionals and families. We love Segra Park, the Harbison walking trails, and Lake Murray.
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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 $2,492.
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 2,674 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 $507 which is $1,985 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Columbia.
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