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Plowden Place Apartments
3800 Plowden RdColumbia, SC 29205
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Raintree II
113 Cricket Tree LnColumbia, SC 29210
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Waters At Longcreek
1401 Longcreek DrColumbia, SC 29210
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The Pines at Farrow Apartments
5779 Ames RdColumbia, SC 29203
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Hunters Mill
1103 Pinelane RdColumbia, SC 29223
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Winterberry Place
103 Winterberry LnColumbia, SC 29223
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Brookside Crossing Apartments
220 Springtree DrColumbia, SC 29223
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Wellesley Place
3630 Ranch RdColumbia, SC 29206
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Vue at St. Andrews
82 Fox Run LnColumbia, SC 29210
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The Residence At Sandhill
486 Town Center PlColumbia, SC 29229
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Berry Building
1600-1608 Main StColumbia, SC 29201
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Harbour Landing
514 Spindrift LnColumbia, SC 29209
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Lory of Harbison
100 Fairforest RdColumbia, SC 29212
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Olympia Mills
600 Heyward StColumbia, SC 29201
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Cedar Crossing
350 Byron RdColumbia, SC 29209
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2411 Blossom St
2411 Blossom StColumbia, SC 29205
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$980 - $2,2401 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Forestbrook Apartments and Townhomes
2805 Shadblow LnWest Columbia, SC 29170
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$999 - $1,665Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Serenity Apartments at West Columbia
2705 Leaphart RdWest Columbia, SC 29169
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$1,005 - $1,0551 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Oct 13
Quail Hollow Apartments
2700 Feather Run TrlWest Columbia, SC 29169
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505 B Ave
505 B AveWest Columbia, SC 29169
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506 N Line St, Unit 506 N Line St A
506 N Line StWest Columbia, SC 29169
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Woodcreek Farms
751 Jacobs Mill Pond RdElgin, SC 29045
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Fountains of Edenwood
1206 N Eden DrCayce, SC 29033
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Legacy At Sandhill
10682 Two Notch RdElgin, SC 29045
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Enclave Blythewood Crossing Phase II
2052 Blythewood Crossing LnBlythewood, SC 29016
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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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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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Local Experts Top 8: Affordable Columbia, SC Neighborhoods for Quality Living
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Insurance seems to be a part of life. In some states, having insurance is the law, as is the case for automobile insurance. Renters are no exception.
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There’s a tenet in marketing about client or customer attraction and retention. Studies and data have consistently shown it costs less to keep a current customer than to attract a new one.
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Evaluating rental properties for clients draws many parallels to house-hunting. Whether an apartment, loft, townhouse, or other rental, finding the right place means finding “home” for your client.