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Mill Run Apartments
7502 Hunt Club RdColumbia, SC 29223
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Whispering Pines
400 Greenlawn DrColumbia, SC 29209
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3638 Falling Springs RdColumbia, SC 29203
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601 Saint Andrews RdColumbia, SC 29210
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1200 St Andrews RdColumbia, SC 29210
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Elmtree Apartments
1401 Elmtree RdColumbia, SC 29209
711 S Holly St
ColumbiaSC29205
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Providence Park
261 Business Park BlvdColumbia, SC 29203
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Sage Pointe
4021 Percival RdColumbia, SC 29229
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Landmark of Columbia
19 Landmark DrColumbia, SC 29210
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1321 Lofts
1321 Lady StColumbia, SC 29201
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Main Street Living
1604 Main StColumbia, SC 29201
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4501 Bentley DrColumbia, SC 29210
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900 Gracern RdColumbia, SC 29210
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Cornell Arms Apartments
1230 Pendleton StColumbia, SC 29201
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Harbour Landing
514 Spindrift LnColumbia, SC 29209
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Villager
401 Burnside DrColumbia, SC 29209
3300 Margrave Rd
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314 Menlo DrColumbia, SC 29210
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Varia at Oakcrest
1310 Oakcrest DrColumbia, SC 29223
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100 Rice Terrace CirColumbia, SC 29229
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Ashland Commons
2400 Ashland RdColumbia, SC 29210
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Wildewood South
127 Sparkleberry LnColumbia, SC 29229
2202 Liberty St
ColumbiaSC29203
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The Shores at Elders Pond
4500 Hardscrabble RdColumbia, SC 29229
3609-D-47 Juneau Rd
ColumbiaSC29210
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The Palms on Main
1155 Lady StColumbia, SC 29201
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Broad River Trace
551 Riverhill CirColumbia, SC 29210
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840 Sparkleberry LnColumbia, SC 29229
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250 Crossbow DrColumbia, SC 29212
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Briar Grove Apartment Homes
4017 Percival RdColumbia, SC 29229
1115 Menlo Dr
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Trenton Court
3427 Broad River RdColumbia, SC 29210
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The Carrington Place Apartments
1011 Beatty RdColumbia, SC 29210
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Veranda at North Main
3700 N Main StColumbia, SC 29203
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Timberlane Apartments
3610 Timberlane DrColumbia, SC 29205
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Mauldin Village
5418 Mauldin AveColumbia, SC 29203
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Barkoot Apartments
4679 Fort Jackson BlvdColumbia, SC 29209
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Garners Crossing
7651 Garners Ferry RdColumbia, SC 29209
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Spring Lake
7645 Garners Ferry RdColumbia, SC 29209
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Haven at Congaree Pointe 55+ Apartments
2401 Atlas RdColumbia, SC 29209
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Arcadia Park
2400 Kneece RdColumbia, SC 29223
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Willow Trace
808 Lady StColumbia, SC 29201
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3611 Ranch Road 25 RdColumbia, SC 29206
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Elmwood Lofts
1003 Elmwood AveColumbia, SC 29201
Columbia, SC Local Guide
How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Columbia?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheap Columbia Studio Apartments | $1,008 | $401 | $2,489 |
| Cheap Columbia 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,323 | $650 | $2,585 |
| Cheap Columbia 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,507 | $450 | $3,210 |
| Cheap Columbia 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,703 | $650 | $5,311 |
| Cheap Columbia 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,596 | $535 | $4,825 |
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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 $835.
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 $2,322.
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 2,262 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 $419 which is $1,903 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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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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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
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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.