
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Arsenal Hill Neighborhood of Columbia, SC from $800 (15 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Arsenal Hill area of Columbia.


Lofts at Lourie's

Cornell Arms Apartments

Main Street Living

Canalside Lofts
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Elmwood Lofts

1321 Lofts

The Carolinian

2620 Main St

1219 Elmwood Ave
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2222 Rembert St
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Arsenal Hill, Columbia, SC Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Arsenal Hill?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arsenal Hill Studio Apartments | $1,456 | $800 | $1,854 |
| Arsenal Hill 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,576 | $900 | $2,229 |
| Arsenal Hill 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,714 | $1,250 | $2,750 |
| Arsenal Hill 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,874 | $1,350 | $3,800 |
| Arsenal Hill 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,332 | $1,320 | $1,350 |
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There are currently 15 rentals with your search options within a 1 mile radius of the Arsenal Hill Neighborhood of Columbia, SC.
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Cheapest Available Arsenal Hill Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Arsenal Hill area of Columbia, SC is a 1 Bed unit found at Lofts at Lourie's priced from $1,032. Cornell Arms Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,050. Here are the most affordable Arsenal Hill apartments for rent in Columbia, SC:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lofts at Lourie's | 1 bedroom 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,032 |
| Cornell Arms Apartments | Studio One Bedroom | Studio,1BA | $1,050 |
| Main Street Living | Barringer: 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,080 |
| Berry Building | Barringer: 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,080 |
| Hub Columbia | 4x3 | 4BR,3BA | $1,090 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Arsenal Hill, SC
As of January 28, 2026 the best value apartment in the Arsenal Hill area is the $0.89 price per square foot 4x4 Oasis Model at Hub Columbia in the in the Waverly neighborhood starting from $1,249. The second greatest value Arsenal Hill apartment is the Two Bedroom Model at Senate Plaza starting at $1,750 with a $1.67 price per square foot in the Waverly neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Arsenal Hill apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hub Columbia | 4x4 Oasis | 4BR,4BA | $0.89 |
| Senate Plaza | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.67 |
| Tapp's Building | Tapp`s: 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.61 |
| The Babcock | Suite 226/326 | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.68 |
| NOMA Flats | 2 BR | 2BR,2BA | $1.36 |
| Kress Building | Kress: 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.19 |
| Elmwood Lofts | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.37 |
| Acasa Vista Towers | One Bedroom One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.70 |
| Main Street Living | Barringer: 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.65 |
| Berry Building | Barringer: 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.65 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleArsenal Hill, Columbia, SC
Ranked #28
Among cities in South Carolina for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
3.0Pet Friendly
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Arsenal Hill Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Arsenal Hill?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Arsenal Hill is under $1,289.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Arsenal Hill?
The cheapest apartment in Arsenal Hill is Lofts at Lourie's which is listed at $1,032, while the average apartment in Arsenal Hill costs $1,659.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Arsenal Hill?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 23 regular apartments in Arsenal Hill that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Arsenal Hill?
Cheap apartments in Arsenal Hill have an average cost of $844 which is $815 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Arsenal Hill.
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