
New Apartments for Rent in Columbia, SC Under $2,000 (49 Rentals)


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Bennet at BullStreet

Devine & Heidt

Devine District

Station at Lake Murray

Pointe Grand Columbia

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The One at Columbia

Sola Station

York Woods at Lake Murray Apartment Homes
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The Landings at Hard Scrabble

1813 Main

The Cardinal Apartments

The Roseberry

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Inspire Sandhill - 55+ Active Adult Community

5th & Sloan

Creekside at Greenlawn Apartment Homes

The Assembly

Silver Station
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Claussens

1321 Lofts

The Park

Killian Terrace Apartments

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The Meadows at Burnside Farms

Colonel Bluffs

Garden Lakes Apartments

The Villages at Congaree Pointe

Addison Pointe
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Keystone Luxury Apartments

The Flats at Crosspointe

The Lady

The Babcock

Ashcroft

The Apartments at Palmetto Compress

The Standard at Columbia

The Row at the Stadium

Sawyer on Lincoln
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Narrative at Columbia

The Rive

Haven at Congaree Pointe 55+ Apartments

Station at Five Points (Student Housing)

Stoneridge Senior Village

Springwood

Broad View

Veranda at North Main

Langley Pointe
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4 West

Indigo at Brickworks

Brookland

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 | $1,299 | $401 | $2,443 |
| Columbia 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,346 | $675 | $2,445 |
| Columbia 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,525 | $450 | $3,629 |
| Columbia 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,700 | $649 | $4,925 |
| Columbia 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,980 | $460 | $5,500 |
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Ranked #3
Among cities in South Carolina for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
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 $2,145.
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 $1,497 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 734 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.

Exploring Rental Options: Apartments, Townhomes, and Lofts - Oh My!
Written by: Robin Stewart
Where do you see yourself? When you think of home, sweet home, are you in a 3/2 apartment? Dreaming of a tall townhome? Maybe an industrial loft heavy on cool vibes is on your visioning board.

Practical Tips for Renters: How to Identify a Great Rental and Avoid Red Flags
Written by: Robin Stewart
Renters want to find a great apartment, the right place for them, one that checks all the boxes of location, rental cost, amenities, safety, and more.

First Apartment Regrets: Real Renters Share What They'd Do Differently
Written by: Robin Stewart
Hindsight is 20/20. Live and Learn. With age comes wisdom. We’re familiar with all those expressions, and all of them apply to lessons first-time renters learn.