Studio Apartments for Rent in Columbia, SC (110 Rentals)

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1600 Park Cir
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1600 Park Cir

1600 Park CirColumbia, SC 29201

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Wellesley Place
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Wellesley Place

3630 Ranch RdColumbia, SC 29206
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Urban Park
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Urban Park

512 William Hardin RdColumbia, SC 29223
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403 Wormwood Ln
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403 Wormwood Ln

403 Wormwood LnColumbia, SC 29209
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236 S Harden St
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236 S Harden St

236 S Harden StColumbia, SC 29205
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2318-2324 Lee St
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2318-2324 Lee St

2318-2324 Lee StColumbia, SC 29205
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727 True St
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727 True St

727 True StColumbia, SC 29209
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The Trolley
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The Trolley

2735 Devine StColumbia, SC 29205

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Barnwell Colony
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Barnwell Colony

1255 Barnwell StColumbia, SC 29201
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Melrose Heights
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Melrose Heights

3301 Butler StColumbia, SC 29205
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Hermitage
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Hermitage

619 King StColumbia, SC 29205
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1718 Madison Rd
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1718 Madison Rd

1718 Madison RdColumbia, SC 29204

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Columbia, SC Local Guide

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Columbia Studio Apartment Units with Current Availability by Neighborhood

Availability Confirmed As of: July 06, 2026

There are currently 650 available Studio apartment units from neighborhoods all over Columbia, SC that range in price from $401 to $2,310. West Central, Earlewood and Elmwood Park are the neighborhoods that currently have the most Studio availability. Here is today's list of the top neighborhoods in Columbia with the most available Studio apartments:

NeighborhoodAvailable UnitsMedian PriceMin Price
West Central27$1,230$401
Earlewood23$1,230$401
Elmwood Park23$1,237$401
Laurel Hill23$1,230$401
Cottontow Bellevue22$1,230$401
Greek Village22$1,237$401
Skyland Estates20$1,227$401
Historic Waverly19$1,230$676
Robert Mills Historic19$1,245$800
Arsenal Hill18$1,230$800

Largest Available Columbia Studio Apartments

The largest available Studio apartment unit in Columbia, SC is found at Canalside Lofts in the Eva P. Trezevant neighborhood and is 725 square feet priced from $1,405. Main Street Living in the Waverly neighborhood has the second largest Studio, which is sized at 594 square feet and currently listed start at $1,336. Here is today’s list of the largest available Studio units in Columbia:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
Canalside LoftsBlossom725 Sq Ft$1,405
Main Street LivingKress: Studio594 Sq Ft$1,336
Kress BuildingKress: Studio594 Sq Ft$1,336
Bennet at BullStreetA2558 Sq Ft$1,842
Colonial Pointe ApartmentsStudio557 Sq Ft$899
Advenir at One ElevenPalmetto551 Sq Ft$1,540
Capri ApartmentsStudio550 Sq Ft$925
Siegel Select ColumbiaStudio Large - Weekly Rate550 Sq Ft$425
The Land Bank Loft ApartmentsThe Deco539 Sq Ft$1,329
Cypress RunStudio | 1 Bath331 Sq Ft$749

Cheapest Available Columbia Studio Apartments

As of July 06, 2026 the lowest priced Studio apartment unit in Columbia, SC is the Studio - Weekly Rate Model starting from $401 at Siegel Select Columbia in the Skyland Estates neighborhood. The second most affordable Columbia Studio is the Studio | 1 Bath Model at Cypress Run starting at $749 in the Riverside Forest neighborhood. The average price for all Studio apartments in Columbia is currently $1,263. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available Studio options in Columbia:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
Siegel Select ColumbiaStudio - Weekly Rate$401
Cypress RunStudio | 1 Bath$749
Broad View0x1$799
Springwood0x1$799
Grove at St. AndrewsE1$833
Colonial Pointe ApartmentsStudio$899
Capri ApartmentsStudio$925
The DylanD-80% income restricted studio$992
Serenity Apartments at West ColumbiaStudio$999
Canalside LoftsDevine$1,170

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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.

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Kama • 2+ years in Columbia

December 15, 2025

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Frequently Asked Questions about Studio Columbia Apartments

What is the Cheapest apartment in Columbia with Studio?

Currently the most affordable Studio in Columbia is at Siegel Select Columbia listed at $401.

How much is the average rent for a Studio Columbia Apartment?

The average rent for a Studio Apartment in Columbia is $1,263.

What is the largest available Studio Columbia Apartment for rent?

Today's apartment with the most square footage in Columbia is a 725 square feet unit starting from $1,405 at Canalside Lofts.

What is the average size for Columbia Studio Apartments for rent?

The average size for a Studio rental in Columbia is currently 486 sq ft.

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