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2411 Blossom St
2411 Blossom StColumbia, SC 29205
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Columbia, SC from $400 with Utilities Included (56 Rentals) Page 2 of 2
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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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2 Bedroom Apartments
Pinewood Apartments
1000 Holland AveCayce, SC 29033
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2 Bedroom Apartments
Woodbine Park Apartments
1600 Platt Springs RdWest Columbia, SC 29169
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1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments
Enclave Blythewood Crossing Phase II
2052 Blythewood Crossing LnBlythewood, SC 29016
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2 Bedroom Apartments
Pine Ridge Apartments
225 1 Hwy SElgin, SC 29045
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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 | $988 | $401 | $2,489 |
| Columbia 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,317 | $675 | $2,855 |
| Columbia 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,477 | $450 | $3,809 |
| Columbia 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,652 | $679 | $5,169 |
| Columbia 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,272 | $535 | $3,522 |
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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 $2,781.
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 3,421 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 $410 which is $2,371 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
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I'm Kama, the ApartmentHomeLiving.com Local Expert for Columbia, South Carolina.
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Written by: Lauren Harrington
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This article is based on first-hand experience managing apartment communities and helping renters adapt to their spaces after moving in.
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Written by: Lauren Harrington
This article draws from first-hand renter experiences and recurring financial challenges reported after moving in.