
New Apartments for Rent in Columbia, SC Under $2,000 (47 Rentals)


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Bennet at BullStreet

The Roseberry

Station at Lake Murray

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The One at Columbia

The Landings at Hard Scrabble

Sola Station

York Woods at Lake Murray Apartment Homes

The Cardinal Apartments
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1813 Main

Pointe Grand Columbia

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Inspire Sandhill - 55+ Active Adult Community

Creekside at Greenlawn Apartment Homes

5th & Sloan

Silver Station

Claussens

1321 Lofts

Killian Terrace Apartments
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The Meadows at Burnside Farms

Colonel Bluffs

Garden Lakes Apartments

The Villages at Congaree Pointe

Addison Pointe

Keystone Luxury Apartments

The Flats at Crosspointe

The Lady

The Babcock
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Ashcroft

The Apartments at Palmetto Compress

The Assembly

The Standard at Columbia

The Row at the Stadium

Sawyer on Lincoln

Narrative at Columbia

The Park

The Rive
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Haven at Congaree Pointe 55+ Apartments

Benton Crossing

Station at Five Points (Student Housing)

Broad View

Stoneridge Senior Village

Springwood

Veranda at North Main

Langley Pointe

4 West
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Indigo at Brickworks

Advenir at One Eleven
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 | $1,319 | $401 | $2,310 |
| Columbia 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,357 | $675 | $4,290 |
| Columbia 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,493 | $450 | $3,806 |
| Columbia 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,659 | $679 | $4,754 |
| Columbia 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,588 | $499 | $5,121 |
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2.5Pet Friendly
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Columbia, SC Area Reviews
Kama • 2+ years in Columbia
December 15, 2025Great for young professionals and families. We love Segra Park, the Harbison walking trails, and Lake Murray.
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Frequently Asked Questions about New Columbia Apartments
What is the Cheapest New apartment in Columbia?
Currently the most affordable New Apartment in Columbia is at Garden Lakes Apartments listed at $872.
How much is the average rent for a New Columbia Apartment?
The average rent for a New Apartment in Columbia is $2,209.
What is the largest New Columbia Apartment for rent?
Today's New apartment with the most square footage in Columbia is a 2,100 square feet unit starting from $1,512 at The Cardinal Apartments.
What is the average size for Columbia New Apartments for rent?
The average size for a New rental in Columbia is currently at 694 sq ft.
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Local Expert's 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: Robin Stewart
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There’s a tenet in marketing about client or customer attraction and retention. Studies and data have consistently shown it costs less to keep a current customer than to attract a new one.

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Written by: Robin Stewart
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