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1050 Southern DrColumbia, SC 29201
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Roost, The
1051 Southern DrColumbia, SC 29201
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21 Oaks
21 National Guard RdColumbia, SC 29201
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Rivers Edge at Carolina Stadium
1 Catawba CirColumbia, SC 29201
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Hampton Courts
501 Pelham DrColumbia, SC 29209
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Hampton Greene Apartment Homes
500 Gills Creek PkwyColumbia, SC 29209
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Yugo Columbia Lofts
211 Main StColumbia, SC 29201
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Carolina Heights
700 Pickens StColumbia, SC 29201
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Garnet Crossing
1929 Bluff RdColumbia, SC 29201
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YOUnion at Columbia (Student Housing)
1000 Whaley StColumbia, SC 29201
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Park Place Columbia (Student Housing)
506 Huger StColumbia, SC 29201
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Station at Five Points (Student Housing)
2025 Gervais StColumbia, SC 29204
What Does “Rent Burdened” Mean? How Much Rent Is Too Much
Learn the official definition (spending 30% or more of your gross income on housing) and how to calculate your exact rent-to-income ratio. This guide offers expert tips on factoring in total housing costs (including utilities and fees) and budgeting accurately to avoid unnecessary financial strain.
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Greene Crossing
708 Pulaski StColumbia, SC 29201
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Nine at Columbia
1400 Huger StColumbia, SC 29201
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Stadium Suites Student Housing
112 Silo CtColumbia, SC 29201
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650 Lincoln
650-700 Lincoln StColumbia, SC 29201
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Hub Columbia
1426 Main StColumbia, SC 29201
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Pulaski Square Townhomes
900 Pulaski StColumbia, SC 29201
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Sharing a lease? Learn how to set clear expectations with your roommates on routines, bills, and cleaning to ensure a successful and peaceful shared living arrangement.
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Sawyer on Lincoln
919 Catawba StColumbia, SC 29201
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Olympia Mills
600 Heyward StColumbia, SC 29201
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The Row at the Stadium
1105 Shop RdColumbia, SC 29201
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2411 Blossom St
2411 Blossom StColumbia, SC 29205
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The Radley
800 Alexander RdCayce, SC 29033
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Cayce Cove
215 Spencer PlCayce, SC 29033
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Thinking about getting a co-signer for your rental application? We break down what a co-signer is, the potential benefits, and the serious risks for both parties. Find out if it's the right choice for you.
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Redtail on the River - Historical Access
500 Alexander RdWest Columbia, SC 29169
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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 | $976 | $401 | $2,533 |
| Columbia 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,314 | $675 | $2,676 |
| Columbia 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,487 | $450 | $4,062 |
| Columbia 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,679 | $679 | $4,435 |
| Columbia 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,264 | $499 | $4,800 |
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From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.
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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 $2,630.
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 $400 which is $2,230 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.
Apartment Occupancy Rates: Renter Attraction vs Renter Retention
Written by: Robin Stewart
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.
How I Find the Perfect Rental for My Clients: A Real Estate Pro's Guide
Written by: Robin Stewart
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.
Pet-Friendly Renting: Everything You Need to Know Before You Move
Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.
For so many of us, pets are the best companions and a big part of our lives. For this reason, a pet-friendly house or apartment is often a very important - and nonnegotiable - part of a move.