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151 Moore Hopkins LnColumbia, SC 29210
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1930 Marion StColumbia, SC 29201
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4214 Bethel Church RdColumbia, SC 29206
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Veranda at North Main
3700 N Main StColumbia, SC 29203
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2401 Atlas RdColumbia, SC 29209
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Elmwood Lofts
1003 Elmwood AveColumbia, SC 29201
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2705 Leaphart RdWest Columbia, SC 29169
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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 | $1,001 | $401 | $2,489 |
| Columbia 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,317 | $650 | $2,640 |
| Columbia 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,519 | $450 | $3,240 |
| Columbia 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,708 | $650 | $5,169 |
| Columbia 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,452 | $535 | $4,734 |
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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 $803.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Columbia?
The cheapest apartment in Columbia is Acasa Tropical Ridge which is listed at $650, while the average apartment in Columbia costs $2,435.
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 2,250 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 $389 which is $2,046 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Columbia.
Expert Rental Resources
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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.
What Does “Rent Burdened” Mean? How Much Rent Is Too Much
Written by: Lauren Harrington
This article draws from first-hand renter experiences and recurring financial challenges reported after moving in.
Maximizing Your Refund: Essential Tax Tips for Renters
Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.
Other than tax professionals, I can’t think of anyone who looks forward to tax season. For everybody else, April is a stressful month to collect information and meet deadlines.
18 Must-Ask Rental Tour Questions That Reveal the Truth about a Property
Written by: Lauren Harrington
Renting your next home can feel thrilling and overwhelming at the same time.