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Pinewood Apartments
1000 Holland AveCayce, SC 29033
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Columbia, SC from $400 with Utilities Included (54 Rentals) Page 2 of 2
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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
How I Find the Perfect Rental for My Clients: A Real Estate Pro's Guide
Finding the right apartment starts with three things: location, cost, and amenities. Get the insider perspective from a real estate professional on how to nail all three.
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 | $978 | $401 | $2,533 |
| Columbia 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,314 | $675 | $2,676 |
| Columbia 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,488 | $450 | $4,062 |
| Columbia 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,677 | $679 | $4,435 |
| Columbia 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,264 | $499 | $4,800 |
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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 $2,634.
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 2,508 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 $403 which is $2,231 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.
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.