
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Arsenal Hill Neighborhood of Columbia, SC from $700 (33 Rentals)
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Claire Tower

The Carolinian

Cornell Arms Apartments

Main Street Living

Lofts at Lourie's

1321 Lofts

Canalside Lofts
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The Palms on Main

Acasa Vista Towers

Senate Plaza

The Lady

The Babcock

1813 Main

Sola Station
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The Palms 1101

900 Taylor St, Unit 308

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Bennet at BullStreet

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Vista Commons Apartments

607 Lady St, Unit A

Elmwood Lofts

Benton Crossing

Berry Building
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Kress Building

1215 Elmwood Ave

The Land Bank Loft Apartments

2222 Rembert St

Senate Club

Tapp's Building

2900 Park 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 | $1,285 | $750 | $1,904 |
| Arsenal Hill 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,569 | $900 | $2,272 |
| Arsenal Hill 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,957 | $1,250 | $3,240 |
| Arsenal Hill 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,315 | $1,480 | $3,849 |
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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 Studio unit found at The Dylan priced from $750. Cornell Arms Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $950. Here are the most affordable Arsenal Hill apartments for rent in Columbia, SC:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Dylan | B50 | Studio,1BA | $750 |
| Cornell Arms Apartments | Studio One Bedroom | Studio,1BA | $950 |
| Berry Building | Barringer: Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,010 |
| Main Street Living | Barringer: Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,010 |
| Lofts at Lourie's | 1 bedroom 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,032 |
| Hub Columbia | 4x3 | 4BR,3BA | $1,070 |
| 1321 Lofts | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,113 |
| Elmwood Lofts | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,200 |
| The Carolinian | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1,250 |
| Senate Plaza | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,350 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Arsenal Hill, SC
As of April 23, 2026 the best value apartment in the Arsenal Hill area is the $0.90 price per square foot 4x4 Oasis Model at Hub Columbia in the in the Waverly neighborhood starting from $1,260. 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 | $0.90 |
| Vista Lofts | Cayce | 2BR,2BA | $1.65 |
| Tapp's Building | Tapp`s: 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.57 |
| Lofts at Lourie's | 2 bedroom 1 bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.91 |
| Kress Building | Kress: 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.63 |
| Elmwood Lofts | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.37 |
| The Land Bank Loft Apartments | The Taylor | 1BR,1BA | $1.84 |
| Canalside Lofts | Calhoun | 2BR,2BA | $1.85 |
| The Carolinian | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.67 |
| Berry Building | Barringer: Studio | Studio ,1BA | $2.10 |
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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 $1,350.
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 $2,100.
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.
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