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| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Columbia Studio Apartments with Rent Specials | $1,170 | $587 | $2,029 |
| Columbia 1 Bedroom Apartments with Rent Specials | $1,321 | $600 | $2,563 |
| Columbia 2 Bedroom Apartments with Rent Specials | $1,491 | $775 | $3,376 |
| Columbia 3 Bedroom Apartments with Rent Specials | $1,700 | $699 | $8,406 |
| Columbia 4 Bedroom Apartments with Rent Specials | $1,473 | $499 | $4,929 |
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No application fee when you tour & apply on the same day!Expires 02-18-2026
Save $750 off your next full month's rent when you move in by 01/24/26! New applications only as of 12/30/2025 *Restrictions apply*Expires 02-18-2026
Blowout Rates + $100 Off 1st Full Month. Must Move Within 30 Days. Limited Time Offer. Restrictions Apply. Call Leasing Office for Details.Expires 02-18-2026
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$500 off Your First Full Month. Move in within 30 days. Limited-Time Offer. Restrictions Apply. Call Leasing Office for Details.Expires 02-18-2026
Fall in Love With Your New Home TODAY and enjoy reduced rates on select units for a limited time. Upgrade your luxury lifestyle while saving more money in your pocket!Expires 02-18-2026
Now offering TWO MONTHS free on 16 month lease term. Must move in by March 15th. Rates reflect savings. . Exclusions Apply. Waived Application and Administration Fees!Expires 02-18-2026
Move in by 2/15, and receive half off March's rent! *Select units only, contact the leasing office for detailsExpires 02-18-2026
Lease within 48 hours of touring and receive $500 off your First Three Months of Rent. * Restrictions Apply* Apply Today!Expires 02-18-2026
Sweet Deal of TWO MONTHS FREE! Apply NOW!Expires 02-18-2026
Here are the most recently added special offers for renters looking to find the best deals on apartments in Columbia, SC. Be sure to take advantage of some of the area’s top offers.
$500 off first months rent AND 1/2 deposits (for qualified applicants)Expires 03-31-2026
One Month Complimentary Rent on Brand New Apartment Homes! Opening January 30, 2026! Contact us today for more details.Expires 03-31-2026
Sign a 13-Month lease and receive the 13th Month free.Expires 02-28-2026
Sign a lease in February and get 1/2 a month free rent with a 12 month lease.Expires 02-28-2026
Join the Samara East family! Move in before March 1st and receive $1,000 off your second month rent. Plus no security deposit, no admin fee, and a $10 application fee. Secure your new home today with just a $100 non-refundable holding fee. *Restrictions apply.* Schedule your tour today!Expires 03-01-2026
Join the Endora East family! Move in before March 1st and receive $1,000 off your second month rent. Plus no security deposit, no admin fee, and a $10 application fee. Secure your new home today with just a $100 non-refundable holding fee. *Restrictions apply.* Schedule your tour today!Expires 03-01-2026
Join the Dira East family! Move in before March 1st and receive $1,000 off your second month rent. Plus no security deposit, no admin fee, and a $10 application fee. Secure your new home today with just a $100 non-refundable holding fee. *Restrictions apply.* Schedule your tour today!Expires 03-01-2026
Call today to receive waived admin and $100 off March rent if you move in by February 25th!Expires 02-28-2026
1 MONTH FREE!! LIMITED TIME SEE OFFICE FOR DETAILSExpires 02-28-2026
1 Month Free! Contact Leasing office for details.Expires 02-28-2026
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Currently the most affordable Rent Specials Apartment in Columbia is at The Waterford Apartment Homes listed at $795.
The average rent for a Rent Specials Apartment in Columbia is $1,629.
Today's Rent Specials apartment with the most square footage in Columbia is a 2,100 square feet unit starting from $1,448 at The Cardinal Apartments.
The average size for a Rent Specials rental in Columbia is currently at 788 sq ft.
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