Cheap Homes for Rent in the Booker Washington Heights Neighborhood of Columbia, SC from $700 (33 Rentals)

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property at 2009 Greene St

$1,000 - $3,563

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

Available Sep 10

2009 Greene St

ColumbiaSC29205

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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 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $975. 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 LoftsIncome-Restricted 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$975
River Ridge2bd1.5bth2BR,1BA$999
The DylanC-80% income restricted studioStudio,1BA$999
The Carolinian1 Bedroon 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,001
Columbia RisingLongleaf2BR,1BA$1,025
Hub Columbia4x34BR,3BA$1,070
Main Street LivingBarringer: 1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,071
Berry BuildingBarringer: 1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,071
1321 Lofts1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,113

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Booker Washington Heights, SC

As of August 20, 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
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
1321 Lofts1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.36
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 #50

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 Booker Washington Heights

What type of rentals are currently available in Booker Washington Heights?

There are currently 160 Apartments for Rent in Booker Washington Heights, SC with pricing that ranges from $800 to $3,800. There are also 111 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Booker Washington Heights ranging from $795 to $4,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Booker Washington Heights?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Booker Washington Heights ranges from $795 to $4,000 with an average monthly rent of $1,865.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Booker Washington Heights?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Booker Washington Heights range from $1,000 to $3,800, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,000 to $3,530. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,300 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,267.

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