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Beldon Spring Lake
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Beldon Spring Lake

3611 Ranch Road 25 RdColumbia, SC 29206
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Lamplighter Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Lamplighter Apartments

1730 Windover StColumbia, SC 29204
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Raintree II
2 Bedroom Apartments

Raintree II

113 Cricket Tree LnColumbia, SC 29210
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Hunters Mill
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Hunters Mill

1103 Pinelane RdColumbia, SC 29223
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Spring Gardens
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Spring Gardens

325 Percival RdColumbia, SC 29206
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Winterberry Place
3 Bedroom Apartments

Winterberry Place

103 Winterberry LnColumbia, SC 29223
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Samara East
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Samara East

8100 Bayfield RdColumbia, SC 29223
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Wellesley Place
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Wellesley Place

3630 Ranch RdColumbia, SC 29206
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912-920 King St
2 Bedroom Apartments

912-920 King St

912-920 King StColumbia, SC 29205
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Berry Building
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Berry Building

1600-1608 Main StColumbia, SC 29201
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Harbison Gardens
2 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Harbison Gardens

401 Columbiana DrColumbia, SC 29212
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Lory of Harbison
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Lory of Harbison

100 Fairforest RdColumbia, SC 29212
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Alera West
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Alera West

3930 Broad River RdColumbia, SC 29210
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Harbour Landing
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Harbour Landing

514 Spindrift LnColumbia, SC 29209
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Olympia Mills
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Olympia Mills

600 Heyward StColumbia, SC 29201
Student Housing
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Cedar Crossing
2 Bedroom Apartments

Cedar Crossing

350 Byron RdColumbia, SC 29209
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2411 Blossom St
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

2411 Blossom St

2411 Blossom StColumbia, SC 29205
Student Housing
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801 King St
2 Bedroom Apartments

801 King St

801 King StColumbia, SC 29205
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774 Shull St, Unit C
$900
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774 Shull St, Unit C

774 Shull StWest Columbia, SC 29169
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Pinewood Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Pinewood Apartments

1000 Holland AveCayce, SC 29033
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Columbia, SC Area Reviews

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Kama • 2+ years in Columbia

December 15, 2025

Great for young professionals and families. We love Segra Park, the Harbison walking trails, and Lake Murray.

Gwendolyn • 2+ years in Columbia

February 25, 2025

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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 $1,432.

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 1,786 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 $484 which is $948 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Columbia.

Expert Rental Resources

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

Articles, How-To's, and Tips

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Local Expert's 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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Rent According to Income: A Look at Income-Restricted Rentals

Written by: Robin Stewart

The idea of affordable housing can be subjective. Every individual is in a different place financially and vocationally. What one may easily afford could be a struggle for someone else.

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First Apartment Regrets: Real Renters Share What They'd Do Differently

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Hindsight is 20/20. Live and Learn. With age comes wisdom. We’re familiar with all those expressions, and all of them apply to lessons first-time renters learn.

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Renters Insurance 101: What It Is, What It Covers, and Why You Need It

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Insurance seems to be a part of life. In some states, having insurance is the law, as is the case for automobile insurance. Renters are no exception.