
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Columbia, SC from $400 with Washer/Dryer (99 Rentals) Page 2 of 2
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Wellington Residential

Creekside Apartments

Alera West

Whispering Pines

Gleneagle Apartment Homes

Acasa Vista Towers

The Shores at Elders Pond

Hampton Greene Apartment Homes

Elmtree Apartments
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Moving to Columbia, SC? Explore 8 affordable neighborhoods to rent that are known for strong schools, convenient shopping, and easy access to local natural highlights like Lake Murray.

Avalon Place

Peachtree Place

Landmark of Columbia

1321 Lofts

Killian Lakes Apartments and Townhomes

Sage Pointe

Providence Park

Keswick

NOMA Flats

Ashland Commons
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Benton Crossing

Veranda at North Main

Trenton Court

Stoneridge Senior Village

Barkoot Apartments

Garners Crossing

Spring Lake

Haven at Congaree Pointe 55+ Apartments

Arcadia Park

Grove at St. Andrews
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Beldon Spring Lake

Raintree II

Spring Gardens

Brookside Crossing Apartments

Harbison Gardens

Vue at St. Andrews

The Residence At Sandhill

Harbour Landing

Lory of Harbison

Olympia Mills

The Land Bank Loft Apartments

2411 Blossom St

Forestbrook Apartments and Townhomes

Quail Hollow Apartments

505 B Ave

815 Raleigh St

Legacy At Sandhill

Woodbine Park Apartments

Pine Ridge Apartments
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 | $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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Columbia, SC Area Reviews
Kama • 2+ years in Columbia
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 $2,630.
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.
Expert Rental Resources
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Articles, How-To's, and Tips

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.

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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.