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802 Percival RdColumbia, SC 29206
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The Villages at Congaree Pointe
2701 Atlas RdColumbia, SC 29209
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Garden Lakes Apartments
6725 N Main StColumbia, SC 29203
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930 Ashcroft CirColumbia, SC 29229
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The Meadows at Burnside Farms
1120 Corner Wind LnColumbia, SC 29209
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Killian Terrace Apartments
508 Longtown RdColumbia, SC 29229
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1321 Lofts
1321 Lady StColumbia, SC 29201
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The Babcock
2110 Pickens StColumbia, SC 29201
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Claussens
2003 Greene StColumbia, SC 29205
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Silver Station
9641 Farrow RdColumbia, SC 29203
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Veranda at North Main
3700 N Main StColumbia, SC 29203
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Springwood
7128 Parklane RdColumbia, SC 29223
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Broad View
1335 Garner LnColumbia, SC 29210
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Stoneridge Senior Village
151 Moore Hopkins LnColumbia, SC 29210
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Haven at Congaree Pointe 55+ Apartments
2401 Atlas RdColumbia, SC 29209
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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 | $1,299 | $401 | $2,443 |
| Columbia 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,346 | $675 | $2,445 |
| Columbia 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,525 | $450 | $3,629 |
| Columbia 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,700 | $649 | $4,925 |
| Columbia 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,980 | $460 | $5,500 |
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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 $721, while the average apartment in Columbia costs $1,436.
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 840 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 $471 which is $965 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Columbia.
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Local Expert's Top 8: Affordable Columbia, SC Neighborhoods for Quality Living
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I'm Kama, the ApartmentHomeLiving.com Local Expert for Columbia, South Carolina.
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Written by: Robin Stewart
Where do you see yourself? When you think of home, sweet home, are you in a 3/2 apartment? Dreaming of a tall townhome? Maybe an industrial loft heavy on cool vibes is on your visioning board.
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Written by: Robin Stewart
Renters want to find a great apartment, the right place for them, one that checks all the boxes of location, rental cost, amenities, safety, and more.
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Written by: Robin Stewart
Hindsight is 20/20. Live and Learn. With age comes wisdom. We’re familiar with all those expressions, and all of them apply to lessons first-time renters learn.