Studio Apartments for Rent in Columbia, SC (113 Rentals)

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42 Magnolia + 5000 Forest
$1,299
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$1,174 - $2,470
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$125
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$1,299 - $2,595
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42 Magnolia + 5000 Forest

5150 Forest DrColumbia, SC 29206
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Bennet at BullStreet
$1,479 - $1,919
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$1,479 - $2,914
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$110
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$1,589 - $3,024
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Bennet at BullStreet

2180 Pickens StColumbia, SC 29201
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Grove at St. Andrews
$972
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$701 - $885
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$123
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$824 - $1,008
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Grove at St. Andrews

716 Zimalcrest DrColumbia, SC 29210
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Claussens
$1,599
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$1,544 - $1,694
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$1,599 - $1,749
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Claussens

2003 Greene StColumbia, SC 29205
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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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2530-2550 Lee St
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2530-2550 Lee St

2530-2550 Lee StColumbia, SC 29205
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209 S Harden St
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209 S Harden St

209 S Harden StColumbia, SC 29205
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1726 Sumter St
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1726 Sumter St

1726 Sumter StColumbia, SC 29201
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The Trolley
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The Trolley

2735 Devine StColumbia, SC 29205
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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: February 20, 2026

There are currently 621 available Studio apartment units from neighborhoods all over Columbia, SC that range in price from $591 to $1,933. Northeast Arcadia Lakes, Laurel Hill and West Central 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
Northeast Arcadia Lakes31$1,299$800
Laurel Hill25$1,196$750
West Central22$1,199$750
Fort Jackson20$860$850
Sandwood Hills19$860$808
St Andrews19$850$591
Riverside Forest18$850$591
Skyland Estates17$1,144$750
Elmwood Park16$1,199$750
Woodfield16$860$850

Largest Available Columbia Studio Apartments

The largest available Studio apartment unit in Columbia, SC is found at Sola Station in the Eva P. Trezevant neighborhood and is 764 square feet priced from $1,557. Claussens in the Waverly neighborhood has the second largest Studio, which is sized at 630 square feet and currently listed start at $1,599. Here is today’s list of the largest available Studio units in Columbia:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
Sola StationA1-B764 Sq Ft$1,557
ClaussensLoft630 Sq Ft$1,599
Bennet at BullStreetA1615 Sq Ft$1,944
The Cardinal ApartmentsS2575 Sq Ft$1,488
Colonial Pointe ApartmentsStudio557 Sq Ft$849
Advenir at One ElevenPalmetto551 Sq Ft$1,399
Siegel Select ColumbiaStudio Large550 Sq Ft$1,836
Cypress RunStudio | 1 Bath331 Sq Ft$800

Cheapest Available Columbia Studio Apartments

As of February 20, 2026 the lowest priced Studio apartment unit in Columbia, SC is the Studio 0x1 Model starting from $799 at Springwood Place Apartments in the Woodfield neighborhood. The second most affordable Columbia Studio is the Studio | 1 Bath Model at Cypress Run starting at $800 in the Riverside Forest neighborhood. The average price for all Studio apartments in Columbia is currently $1,150. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available Studio options in Columbia:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
Springwood Place ApartmentsStudio 0x1$799
Cypress RunStudio | 1 Bath$800
Broad View ApartmentsStudio$835
Colonial Pointe ApartmentsStudio$849
Samara East ApartmentsStudio$899
Grove at St. AndrewsRenovated E2$972
Serenity Apartments at West ColumbiaStudio$999
Cornell Arms ApartmentsStudio One Bedroom$1,050
Advenir at One ElevenPalmetto$1,399
The Land Bank Loft ApartmentsThe Deco$1,459

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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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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 Springwood Place Apartments listed at $799.

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

The average rent for a Studio Apartment in Columbia is $1,150.

What is the largest available Studio Columbia Apartment for rent?

Today's apartment with the most square footage in Columbia is a 764 square feet unit starting from $1,557 at Sola Station.

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

The average size for a Studio rental in Columbia is currently 0 sq ft.

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