
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Arsenal Hill Neighborhood of Columbia, SC from $400 (37 Rentals)
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Claire Tower

2902 Park St

Elmwood Lofts

Cornell Arms Apartments

Lofts at Lourie's

806 Florence St

810 Florence St

Acasa Vista Towers
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1321 Lofts

Main Street Living

NOMA Flats

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The Palms on Main

The Babcock

The Lady

1404 Victoria St

1402 Victoria St

1813 Main
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Sola Station

Canalside Lofts

Senate Plaza

607 Lady St, Unit A

1520 Senate St, Unit 11C

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Bennet at BullStreet

1308 Pulaski St

1520 Senate St

Benton Crossing
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1219 Elmwood Ave

Berry Building

Kress Building

The Land Bank Loft Apartments

911 Beaufort St

Tapp's Building

Senate Club

98 Riverview Ct

Brookland
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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 | $1,276 | $800 | $1,786 |
| Arsenal Hill 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,526 | $850 | $2,612 |
| Arsenal Hill 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,884 | $1,250 | $3,240 |
| Arsenal Hill 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,299 | $1,480 | $3,800 |
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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 3 Beds unit found at Benton Crossing priced from $427. The Dylan has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $800. Here are the most affordable Arsenal Hill apartments for rent in Columbia, SC:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Benton Crossing | Three Bedroom | 3BR,2BA | $427 |
| The Dylan | B-50% income restricted studio | Studio,1BA | $800 |
| Cornell Arms Apartments | Studio One Bedroom | Studio,1BA | $950 |
| Hub Columbia | 4x3 | 4BR,3BA | $1,070 |
| 1321 Lofts | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,113 |
| Main Street Living | Barringer: 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,121 |
| Berry Building | Barringer: 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,121 |
| The Palms on Main | Studio | 1BR,1BA | $1,207 |
| Elmwood Lofts | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,249 |
| The Land Bank Loft Apartments | The Balustrade | 1BR,1BA | $1,289 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Arsenal Hill, SC
As of June 08, 2026 the best value apartment in the Arsenal Hill area is the $0.93 price per square foot 4x4 Oasis Model at Hub Columbia in the in the Waverly neighborhood starting from $1,300. The second greatest value Arsenal Hill apartment is the Cayce Model at Vista Lofts starting at $1,932 with a $1.65 price per square foot in the Eva P. Trezevant 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 | $0.93 |
| Vista Lofts | Cayce | 2BR,2BA | $1.65 |
| Benton Crossing | Three Bedroom | 3BR,2BA | $0.36 |
| The Assembly | C2 | 3BR,3BA | $1.26 |
| Tapp's Building | Tapps: 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.33 |
| Elmwood Lofts | 2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.65 |
| Kress Building | Kress: 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.39 |
| Canalside Lofts | Laurel | 1BR,1BA | $1.74 |
| Acasa Vista Towers | One Bedroom One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.70 |
| Main Street Living | Barringer: 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.71 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleArsenal Hill, Columbia, SC
Ranked #22
Among cities in South Carolina for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
2.5Pet 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 1321 Lofts which is listed at $1,113, while the average apartment in Arsenal Hill costs $2,193.
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 33 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 $274 which is $1,919 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Arsenal Hill.
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