
Gated Apartments for Rent in Columbia, SC with Swimming Pool (49 Rentals)


Grandview at Lake Murray

Polo Village

Vantage at Wildewood

1321 Lofts

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The One at Columbia

The Roseberry

Roost, The

Briargate
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Polo Commons

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Carriage Place

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Vista Commons Apartments

Atrium Place

Greenbrier

Town Center at Lake Carolina

Crestmont Apartments

Redpoint Columbia
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York Woods at Lake Murray Apartment Homes

The Orchard

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The Palms 1101

Sage Pointe

Arbors at Windsor Lake Apartments

Carrington Place at Wildewood Apartments

Briar Grove Apartment Homes

Heron Lake

Palmera Apartments
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Deer Meadow Village

Woodland Village Apartments

Sola Station

Senate Plaza

The Wilshire House

Rosewood Gardens

NOMA Flats

Towers at Forest Acres

Varia at Oakcrest
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The Palms on Main

21 Oaks

The Gates at Williams Brice

Narrative at Columbia

Advenir at One Eleven

Langley Pointe

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Palisades of Blythewood I and II

Abberly Village Apartment Homes

Indigo at Brickworks
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Lullwater at Saluda Pointe

Brookland

Legacy At Sandhill

4 West
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Columbia?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Columbia Studio Apartments | $1,321 | $401 | $2,310 |
| Columbia 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,358 | $400 | $2,803 |
| Columbia 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,490 | $450 | $3,806 |
| Columbia 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,664 | $649 | $4,754 |
| Columbia 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,390 | $499 | $3,960 |
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Ranked #3
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Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
2.5Pet Friendly
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Frequently Asked Questions about Gated Columbia Apartments
What is the Cheapest Gated apartment in Columbia?
Currently the most affordable Gated Apartment in Columbia is at Redpoint Columbia listed at $475.
How much is the average rent for a Gated Columbia Apartment?
The average rent for a Gated Apartment in Columbia is $1,801.
What is the largest Gated Columbia Apartment for rent?
Today's Gated apartment with the most square footage in Columbia is a 2,000 square feet unit starting from $609 at Roost, The.
What is the average size for Columbia Gated Apartments for rent?
The average size for a Gated rental in Columbia is currently at 717 sq ft.
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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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