
Student Apartments for Rent in Columbia, SC Under $1,900 (29 Rentals)
Rentals in Columbia near campus with by-the-room pricing and amenities for students.


Hampton Greene Apartment Homes

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Hampton Courts

Rivers Edge at Carolina Stadium

21 Oaks

Roost, The

Redpoint Columbia
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Huntington Place

Empire Columbia Apartments

The Standard at Columbia

Hillcrest Apartments

2411 Blossom St

The Row at the Stadium

Sawyer on Lincoln
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Pulaski Square Townhomes

Hub Columbia

650 Lincoln

Nine at Columbia

Greene Crossing

Stadium Suites Student Housing

Station at Five Points (Student Housing)
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Park Place Columbia (Student Housing)

YOUnion at Columbia (Student Housing)

Garnet Crossing

Carolina Heights

Yugo Columbia Lofts

Cayce Cove

The Radley
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Columbia, SC Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Columbia?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Columbia Studio Apartments | $979 | $401 | $2,489 |
| Columbia 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,322 | $675 | $2,903 |
| Columbia 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,478 | $450 | $3,801 |
| Columbia 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,650 | $679 | $5,169 |
| Columbia 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,283 | $499 | $3,422 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Student Columbia Apartments
What is the Cheapest Student apartment in Columbia?
Currently the most affordable Student Apartment in Columbia is at Redpoint Columbia listed at $495.
How much is the average rent for a Student Columbia Apartment?
The average rent for a Student Apartment in Columbia is $1,132.
What is the largest Student Columbia Apartment for rent?
Today's Student 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 Student Apartments for rent?
The average size for a Student rental in Columbia is currently at 738 sq ft.
Expert Rental Resources
The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.
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Local Experts 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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Written by: Lauren Harrington
This article is based on first-hand experience managing apartment communities and helping renters adapt to their spaces after moving in.

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