Cheap Homes for Rent in Booker Washington Heights Neighborhood of Columbia, SC from $700 (38 Rentals)

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property at 149 Kensington Rd

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4 Bedroom, 3 Bath Home for Rent

Available Jul 29

149 Kensington Rd

ColumbiaSC29203

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property at 2002 Greene St

$1,200 - $1,300

2 Bedroom Rentals

Available Now

2002 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 3 Beds unit found at Benton Crossing priced from $446. River Ridge has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $849. Here are the most affordable Booker Washington Heights apartments for rent in Columbia, SC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Benton CrossingThree Bedroom3BR,2BA$446
River Ridge1bd1bth1BR,1BA$849
Five Points Residential2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$900
The DylanD-80% income restricted studioStudio,1BA$992
The Carolinian1 Bedroon 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,001
Hub Columbia4x34BR,3BA$1,070
1321 Lofts1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,113
Berry BuildingBarringer: 1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,138
Main Street LivingBarringer: 1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,138

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Booker Washington Heights, SC

As of July 05, 2026 the best value apartment in the Booker Washington Heights 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 Booker Washington Heights apartment is the Three Bedroom Model at Benton Crossing starting at $446 with a $0.38 price per square foot in the Eau Claire 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.
Hub Columbia4x4 Oasis4BR,4BA$0.93
Benton CrossingThree Bedroom3BR,2BA$0.38
1006 Princeton St, Unit 10061006 Princeton St2BR,1BA$1.43
Tapp's BuildingTapps: 1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.36
Elmwood Lofts2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom2BR,2BA$1.65
Columbia RisingDogwood3BR,1BA$1.49
NOMA Flats1 BR1BR,1BA$1.33
River Ridge1bd1bth1BR,1BA$1.10
The Carolinian1 Bedroon 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.43
Five Points Residential2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.42

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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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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Booker Washington Heights, Columbia, SC

Ranked #60

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.0
Pet Friendly

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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 $3,950. There are also 98 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Booker Washington Heights ranging from $750 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 $750 to $4,000 with an average monthly rent of $2,286.

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 $1,143 to $3,800, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $995 to $3,750. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $750 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,267.

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