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Brookside Crossing Apartments
220 Springtree DrColumbia, SC 29223
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Columbia, SC from $400 with Utilities Included (59 Rentals) Page 2 of 2
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1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments
Stone Ridge Apartments
1000 Watermark PlColumbia, SC 29210
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Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments
2411 Blossom St
2411 Blossom StColumbia, SC 29205
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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments
Elmwood Lofts
1003 Elmwood AveColumbia, SC 29201
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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
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 | $1,009 | $401 | $2,006 |
| Columbia 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,335 | $650 | $2,825 |
| Columbia 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,500 | $450 | $3,070 |
| Columbia 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,693 | $699 | $5,331 |
| Columbia 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,596 | $530 | $4,979 |
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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 $824.
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 $2,307.
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 2,033 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 $415 which is $1,892 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Columbia.
Expert Rental Resources
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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.
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Written by: Lauren Harrington
Renting your next home can feel thrilling and overwhelming at the same time.
A Renters Guide for Tips on Writing Your Notice for Not Renewing Your Apartment
Written by: Bob Mallory
Packing up everything you own to move is so stressful for many that ending your apartment lease can feel like a small or unimportant task. Ending your lease involves more than simply turning over your keys on the last day.