Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Arsenal Hill Neighborhood of Columbia, SC from $800 (24 Rentals)

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Berry Building
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Berry Building

1600-1608 Main StColumbia, SC 29201
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Benton Crossing
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Benton Crossing

2617 River DrColumbia, SC 29201
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Tapp's Building
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Tapp's Building

1644 Main StColumbia, SC 29201
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Arsenal Hill, Columbia, SC Local Guide

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. Hub Columbia has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 4 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,075. Here are the most affordable Arsenal Hill apartments for rent in Columbia, SC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Lofts at Lourie's1 bedroom 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,032
Hub Columbia4x34BR,3BA$1,075
The Carolinian2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1,100
Main Street LivingBarringer: StudioStudio,1BA$1,108
Cornell Arms ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,150

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Arsenal Hill, SC

As of October 30, 2025 the best value apartment in the Arsenal Hill area is the $0.57 price per square foot Townhomes Model at Pulaski Square Townhomes in the in the Eva P. Trezevant neighborhood starting from $999. The second greatest value Arsenal Hill apartment is the 4x4 Oasis Model at Hub Columbia starting at $1,249 with a $0.89 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Pulaski Square TownhomesTownhomes3BR,3BA$0.57
Hub Columbia4x4 Oasis4BR,4BA$0.89
Vista Commons ApartmentsThe Avery with balcony3BR,2BA$1.97
NOMA Flats3 BR3BR,2BA$1.30
Senate PlazaTwo Bedroom2BR,1.5BA$1.67
1321 Lofts2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.96
Benton CrossingTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.10
Elmwood Lofts1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.49
The Carolinian2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.47
Cornell Arms ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.97

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Arsenal Hill, Columbia, SC

Ranked #24

Among cities in South Carolina for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.0
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around the Arsenal Hill Neighborhood in Columbia, SC

Walk Score®

70 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

48 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

52 / 100

Good Transit

Many nearby public transportation options

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

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 $1,331.

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 $2,244.

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 4 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 $663 which is $1,581 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Arsenal Hill.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Everything is a negotiation in real estate! 

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The Rental Move-In Inspection Checklist: A Guide for Renters

Written by: Trey Huguley

The move-in inspection checklist is a crucial tool for both tenants and landlords. This checklist, provided by the team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com, helps document the condition of an apartment at the time of move-in.

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