Short Term Lease Apartments for Rent in Columbia, SC (59 Rentals)

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Rental terms in Columbia as short as a month! Perfect when you can't commit to a full year of renting.

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Providence Park
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$1,344 - $2,078Short Term Available
Lease terms options include:
3 Months, 6 Months, 15 Months
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Providence Park

261 Business Park BlvdColumbia, SC 29203
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Stone Ridge
$999 - $1,400Short Term Available
Lease terms options include:
6 Months, 9 Months, 12 Months
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Stone Ridge

1000 Watermark PlColumbia, SC 29210
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Grandview at Lake Murray
$1,350 - $2,705Short Term Available
Lease terms options include:
7 Months, 8 Months, 9 Months, 10 Months, 11 Months, 12
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Grandview at Lake Murray

2170 N Lake DrColumbia, SC 29212
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Tamarind at Stoneridge
$966 - $1,311Short Term Available
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3 Months, 6 Months, 8 Months, 13 Months
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Tamarind at Stoneridge

143 Stoneridge DrColumbia, SC 29210
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Wellington Farms Apartment Homes
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$869 - $1,699Short Term Available
Lease terms options include:
6 Months, 7 Months, 8 Months, 9 Months, 10 Months, 11
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Wellington Farms Apartment Homes

700 Greenlawn DrColumbia, SC 29209
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Preserve At Windsor Lake
$1,315 - $1,985Short Term Available
Lease terms options include:
6 Months, 7 Months, 8 Months, 9 Months, 10 Months, 11
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Preserve At Windsor Lake

1460 Oakcrest DrColumbia, SC 29223
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River Ridge
$899 - $1,358Short Term Available
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1 Month, 2 Months, 3 Months, 4 Months, 5 Months, 6 Mon
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River Ridge

3638 Falling Springs RdColumbia, SC 29203
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Landmark at Pine Court
$945 - $1,285Short Term Available
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3 Months, 4 Months, 5 Months, 6 Months, 7 Months, 8 Mo
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Landmark at Pine Court

3900 Bentley DrColumbia, SC 29210
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The Farrington
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$980 - $1,540Short Term Available
Lease terms options include:
3 Months, 14 Months
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The Farrington

1513 Farrington WayColumbia, SC 29210
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Heron Lake
$1,449 - $5,685Short Term Available
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3 Months, 15 Months
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Heron Lake

1340 N Brickyard RdColumbia, SC 29223
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Quail Run
$970 - $1,450Short Term Available
Lease terms options include:
3 Months, 13 Months
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Quail Run

3509 Lake AveColumbia, SC 29206
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Claussens
$1,250 - $1,425Short Term Available
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12 Months, 15 Months
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Claussens

2003 Greene StColumbia, SC 29205
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Spring Lake
Short Term Available
Lease terms options include:
12 Months, 13 Months, 14 Months
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Spring Lake

7645 Garners Ferry RdColumbia, SC 29209
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Park SC
Short Term Available
Lease terms options include:
12 Months
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Park SC

1601 Longcreek DrColumbia, SC 29210
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Spring Gardens
Short Term Available
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3 Months, 6 Months, 9 Months, 12 Months
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Spring Gardens

325 Percival RdColumbia, SC 29206

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Companion at The Palms
Short Term Available
Lease terms options include:
3 Months, 12 Months
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Companion at The Palms

1155 Clemson Frontage RdColumbia, SC 29229
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Lory of Harbison
Short Term Available
Lease terms options include:
12 Months
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Lory of Harbison

100 Fairforest RdColumbia, SC 29212
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Vue at St. Andrews
Short Term Available
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3 Months, 4 Months, 5 Months, 6 Months, 7 Months, 8 Mo
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Vue at St. Andrews

82 Fox Run LnColumbia, SC 29210

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Columbia Overview

Columbia, South Carolina is a city filled with vibrant culture, enormous education, and profound history. It offers residents a warm escape from the Winter and easy ways to travel that range from solid public transit to three major interstate highways. Residents are able to enjoy dozens of festivals, concerts, and sporting events each year and can easily drive to nearby cities such as Savannah, Charleston, Myrtle Beach, or even Atlanta. Best of all, living in Columbia apartments is a very affordable experience, allowing residents to experience big city life far cheaper than they can in other metropolitan areas.

Why live in Columbia, SC?

Columbia has the best of both worlds, offering you the major benefits of living in a big city while still retaining the very affordable cost of living that much of the South is known for. There is a diverse array of cultural and entertainment options, and seven distinct colleges, making it an ideal place to complete or enhance your education. The three interstate highways make it easy to either travel around town or to make a quick trip to places like Charlotte, Savannah, or Atlanta. And with plenty of options for affodable apartments in Columbia, finding a great place to live is a cinch.

Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Columbia, SC

Ranked #3

Among cities in South Carolina for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around Columbia, SC

Walk Score®

45 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

38 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

17 / 100

Minimal Transit

It may be possible to get on a bus

Columbia, SC Area Reviews

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Frequently Asked Questions about Short-term Columbia Apartments

What is the Cheapest Short-term apartment in Columbia?

Currently the most affordable Short-term Apartment in Columbia is at Acasa Prosper Fairways listed at $700.

How much is the average rent for a Short-term Columbia Apartment?

The average rent for a Short-term Apartment in Columbia is $1,556.

What is the largest Short-term Columbia Apartment for rent?

Today's Short-term apartment with the most square footage in Columbia is a 1,917 square feet unit starting from $1,299 at The Lady.

What is the average size for Columbia Short-term Apartments for rent?

The average size for a Short-term rental in Columbia is currently at 695 sq ft.

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You’ve scrolled through countless listings, walked through a blur of rentals, and finally found what feels like the one. The pictures? Fantastic. The neighborhood seems just right.