
Gated Apartments for Rent in Columbia, SC Under $4,000 (66 Rentals)


The Point at Chestnut Hill

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Vista Lofts

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The One at Columbia

700 Woodrow

Devine District

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Bennet at BullStreet

Sola Station

1813 Main

The Wilshire House
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The Roseberry

5th & Sloan

Carriage Place

York Woods at Lake Murray Apartment Homes

Senate Plaza

The Palms 1101

Acasa Vista Towers

Heron Lake

Vantage at Wildewood

Briar Grove Apartment Homes
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Town Center at Lake Carolina

Palmera Apartments

Claussens

Carrington Place at Wildewood Apartments

Polo Village

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The Palms on Main

Varia at Oakcrest

Crestmont Apartments

Sage Pointe

NOMA Flats
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Broad River Trace

1321 Lofts

Polo Commons

St. Andrews Commons Apartment Homes

Hampton Greene Apartment Homes

Atrium Place

Lofts at Lourie's

Waters at Fairfield

Deer Meadow Village

Arbors at Windsor Lake Apartments
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Briargate

Rosewood Gardens

Woodland Village Apartments

Greenbrier

Springwood

The Carolinian

Towers at Forest Acres

Broad View

The Dylan

Stoneridge Senior Village
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 | $1,020 | $401 | $2,489 |
| Columbia 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,325 | $650 | $2,640 |
| Columbia 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,513 | $450 | $3,240 |
| Columbia 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,715 | $650 | $5,169 |
| Columbia 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,451 | $535 | $3,925 |
| Columbia 5 Bedroom Apartments | $3,931 | $3,200 | $4,395 |
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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 Gated Columbia Apartments
What is the Cheapest Gated apartment in Columbia?
Currently the most affordable Gated Apartment in Columbia is at Redpoint Columbia listed at $495.
How much is the average rent for a Gated Columbia Apartment?
The average rent for a Gated Apartment in Columbia is $1,573.
What is the largest Gated Columbia Apartment for rent?
Today's Gated apartment with the most square footage in Columbia is a 2,000 square feet unit starting from $586 at Roost, The.
What is the average size for Columbia Gated Apartments for rent?
The average size for a Gated rental in Columbia is currently at 711 sq ft.
Expert Rental Resources
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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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