
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Briarwood Neighborhood of Columbia, SC from $800 (14 Rentals)
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Briarwood, Columbia, SC Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Briarwood?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Briarwood Studio Apartments | $1,700 | $1,700 | $1,700 |
| Briarwood 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,268 | $870 | $2,159 |
| Briarwood 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,546 | $950 | $3,004 |
| Briarwood 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,673 | $1,200 | $3,425 |
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There are currently 14 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Briarwood Neighborhood of Columbia, SC.
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Cheapest Available Briarwood Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Briarwood area of Columbia, SC is a 1 Bed unit found at Tanglewood priced from $880. Dira East has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $899. Here are the most affordable Briarwood apartments for rent in Columbia, SC:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tanglewood | 1BRx1BA | 1BR,1BA | $880 |
| Dira East | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $899 |
| Arbors at Windsor Lake Apartments | Riverbirch | 1BR,1BA | $950 |
| Deerfield Run Apartments | 2 Beds, 2 baths | 2BR,2BA | $950 |
| Hunter's Green | 2 Beds, 2 baths | 2BR,2BA | $1,000 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Briarwood, SC
As of March 14, 2026 the best value apartment in the Briarwood area is the $1.23 price per square foot B3 Model at Carrington Place at Wildewood Apartments in the in the Leesburg neighborhood starting from $1,700. The second greatest value Briarwood apartment is the The Katherine with Balcony Model at Preserve at Windsor Lake starting at $1,725 with a $1.38 price per square foot in the Leesburg neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Briarwood apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carrington Place at Wildewood Apartments | B3 | 2BR,2BA | $1.23 |
| Preserve at Windsor Lake | The Katherine with Balcony | 3BR,2BA | $1.38 |
| Hunter's Green | 3 Beds, 2 baths | 3BR,2BA | $1.00 |
| Dira East | 2 Bedroom 1.5 Bathroom Townhome | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.32 |
| The Roseberry | The Alister | 2BR,2BA | $1.43 |
| Endora East | 2 Bedroom 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $1.18 |
| Deerfield Run Apartments | 2 Beds, 2 baths | 2BR,2BA | $0.95 |
| Tanglewood | 1BRx1BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.01 |
| Varia at Oakcrest | Deluxe | 1BR,1BA | $1.39 |
| Arbors at Windsor Lake Apartments | Riverbirch | 1BR,1BA | $1.27 |
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ApartmentHomeLiving.com compiles millions of data points to bring you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of neighborhoods, cities, and rental properties across South Carolina and customized analysis for Northern Columbia, SC. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including filtering automatically for convenient access to the outdoors, luxury housing options, pet-friendly features, family-friendliness, proximity to transit, in addition to floorplans, availablity, and pricing. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Briarwood Apartments
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Briarwood?
The cheapest apartment in Briarwood is Tanglewood which is listed at $880, while the average apartment in Briarwood costs $1,700.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Briarwood?
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 7 regular apartments in Briarwood 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 Briarwood?
Cheap apartments in Briarwood have an average cost of $143 which is $1,557 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Briarwood.
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