Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Booker Washington Heights Neighborhood of Columbia, SC from $568 (62 Rentals)

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$1,100 - $1,250

2 Bedroom Rentals

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3606 Medical Dr

ColumbiaSC29203
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Veranda at North Main
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Veranda at North Main

3700 N Main StColumbia, SC 29203
Senior Living
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Mauldin Village
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Mauldin Village

5418 Mauldin AveColumbia, SC 29203
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Benton Crossing
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Benton Crossing

2617 River DrColumbia, SC 29201
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Lamplighter Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Lamplighter Apartments

1730 Windover StColumbia, SC 29204
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912-920 King St
2 Bedroom Apartments

912-920 King St

912-920 King StColumbia, SC 29205

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Booker Washington Heights, Columbia, SC Local Guide

Cheapest Available Booker Washington Heights Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Booker Washington Heights area of Columbia, SC is a 2 Beds unit found at Five Points Residential priced from $900. Elmwood Lofts has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $920. Here are the most affordable Booker Washington Heights apartments for rent in Columbia, SC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Five Points Residential2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$900
Elmwood Lofts55+ Income-Restricted StudioStudio,1BA$920
The DylanC-80% income restricted studioStudio,1BA$950
River Ridge2bd1.5bth2BR,1BA$999
The Carolinian1 Bedroon 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,001
Columbia RisingLongleaf2BR,1BA$1,025
Hub Columbia4x34BR,3BA$1,070
1321 Lofts1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,113
Benton CrossingThree Bedroom3BR,2BA$1,115
Arrington Place Apartments3 Beds, 1 bath3BR,1BA$1,143

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Booker Washington Heights, SC

As of August 26, 2026 the best value apartment in the Booker Washington Heights area is the $0.95 price per square foot Three Bedroom Model at Benton Crossing in the in the Eau Claire neighborhood starting from $1,115. The second greatest value Booker Washington Heights apartment is the 2x2 Model at Hub Columbia starting at $1,219 with a $1.15 price per square foot in the Waverly neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Booker Washington Heights apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Benton CrossingThree Bedroom3BR,2BA$0.95
Hub Columbia2x22BR,2BA$1.15
Acasa Vista TowersTwo Bedroom Two Bath2BR,2BA$1.26
Arrington Place Apartments3 Beds, 1 bath3BR,1BA$1.16
2332 Stark St, Unit 2-unit Duplex2332 Stark St2BR,1BA$1.44
Columbia RisingDogwood3BR,1BA$1.46
5408 Mauldin Ave, Unit 5408 Mauldin ave5408 Mauldin Ave2BR,2BA$1.53
River Ridge1bd1bth1BR,1BA$1.47
The Carolinian1 Bedroon 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.43
Five Points Residential2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.42

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Booker Washington Heights, Columbia, SC

Ranked #51

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.0
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Booker Washington Heights Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Booker Washington Heights?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Booker Washington Heights is under $1,143.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Booker Washington Heights?

The cheapest apartment in Booker Washington Heights is Elmwood Lofts which is listed at $975, while the average apartment in Booker Washington Heights costs $1,625.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Booker Washington Heights?

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 26 regular apartments in Booker Washington Heights 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 Booker Washington Heights?

Cheap apartments in Booker Washington Heights have an average cost of $224 which is $1,401 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Booker Washington Heights.

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