
Apartments for Rent in Columbia, SC with Elevator (42 Rentals)


The Lady

42 Magnolia + 5000 Forest

1321 Lofts

Cornell Arms Apartments

Devine & Heidt

5th & Sloan

1813 Main
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Inspire Sandhill - 55+ Active Adult Community

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Creekside at Greenlawn Apartment Homes

Town Center at Lake Carolina

Acasa Vista Towers

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Bennet at BullStreet

The Roseberry

Avalon Place
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The Dylan

Lofts at Lourie's

Devine District

700 Woodrow

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The Palms 1101

Hampton House

The Wilshire House

Senate Plaza
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Towers at Forest Acres

Claire Tower

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The Palms on Main

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Vista Lofts

The Residence At Sandhill

The Spur at Williams-Brice

1600 Park Cir

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USC - Honors College Residence

Main Street Flats

Place on The Greene

Palmetto Place

Advenir at One Eleven

Abberly Village Apartment Homes

Indigo at Brickworks

Brookland
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Serenity Apartments at West Columbia
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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Frequently Asked Questions about Columbia
How much are Studio apartments in Columbia?
There are currently 108 Studio Apartments in Columbia with rent ranges from $791 to $2,533 with an average price of $1,860.
What is the current price range for One Bedroom Columbia Apartments for rent?
Today's rental pricing for One Bedroom Apartments in Columbia ranges from $791 to $2,676 with an average monthly rent of $1,860.
What does renting a Two Bedroom Apartment in Columbia cost?
The monthly rent prices of Two Bedroom Apartments currently available in Columbia range from $791 to $4,062. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $1,860.
How expensive are Columbia Three Bedroom Apartments?
There are currently 249 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in Columbia on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $791 to $4,435 - averaging $1,860 for the location.
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Local Experts Top 8: Affordable Columbia, SC Neighborhoods for Quality Living
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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.

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Pet-Friendly Renting: Everything You Need to Know Before You Move
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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.