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21 Oaks
21 National Guard RdColumbia, SC 29201
Student Apartments for Rent in Columbia, SC Under $800 (11 Rentals)
Rentals in Columbia near campus with by-the-room pricing and amenities for students.
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$649 - $1,5401 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Rivers Edge at Carolina Stadium
1 Catawba CirColumbia, SC 29201
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$609 - $8392 to 4 Bedroom Apartments Available Aug 14
Roost, The
1051 Southern DrColumbia, SC 29201
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Redpoint Columbia
1050 Southern DrColumbia, SC 29201
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YOUnion at Columbia (Student Housing)
1000 Whaley StColumbia, SC 29201
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Garnet Crossing
1929 Bluff RdColumbia, SC 29201
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Carolina Heights
700 Pickens StColumbia, SC 29201
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Yugo Columbia Lofts
211 Main StColumbia, SC 29201
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$499 - $6992 to 4 Bedroom Apartments Available Aug 14
The Radley
800 Alexander RdCayce, SC 29033
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Redtail on the River - Historical Access
500 Alexander RdWest Columbia, SC 29169
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Cayce Cove
215 Spencer PlCayce, SC 29033
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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 | $1,304 | $401 | $2,310 |
| Columbia 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,363 | $675 | $2,803 |
| Columbia 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,507 | $450 | $3,806 |
| Columbia 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,664 | $649 | $4,754 |
| Columbia 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,960 | $499 | $5,472 |
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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 $475.
How much is the average rent for a Student Columbia Apartment?
The average rent for a Student Apartment in Columbia is $1,453.
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 830 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.
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.
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Written by: Robin Stewart
Insurance seems to be a part of life. In some states, having insurance is the law, as is the case for automobile insurance. Renters are no exception.
Apartment Occupancy Rates: Renter Attraction vs Renter Retention
Written by: Robin Stewart
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.