Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Briarwood Neighborhood of Columbia, SC from $700 (25 Rentals)

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Arcadia Park
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Arcadia Park

2400 Kneece RdColumbia, SC 29223
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Hunters Mill
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Hunters Mill

1103 Pinelane RdColumbia, SC 29223
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Winterberry Place
3 Bedroom Apartments

Winterberry Place

103 Winterberry LnColumbia, SC 29223
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Briarwood, Columbia, SC Local Guide

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 Mill Run priced from $795. Tanglewood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $880. Here are the most affordable Briarwood apartments for rent in Columbia, SC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Mill Run1 x 1 Lexington1BR,1BA$795
Tanglewood1BRx1BA1BR,1BA$880
Dira East1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$899
Arbors at Windsor Lake ApartmentsRiverbirch1BR,1BA$950
Hunter's Green2 Beds, 2 baths2BR,2BA$1,000

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Briarwood, SC

As of June 22, 2026 the best value apartment in the Briarwood area is the $1.30 price per square foot The Grand Flora Model at The Roseberry in the in the Spring Valley neighborhood starting from $1,925. The second greatest value Briarwood apartment is the 3 Beds, 2 baths Model at Hunter's Green starting at $1,200 with a $1.00 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The RoseberryThe Grand Flora2BR,2BA$1.30
Hunter's Green3 Beds, 2 baths3BR,2BA$1.00
Endora East2 Bedroom 2.5 Bathroom2BR,2.5BA$1.14
Carrington Place at Wildewood Apartments2 Bedroom - 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.10
Dira East2 Bedroom 1.5 Bathroom Townhome2BR,1.5BA$1.32
Deerfield Run Apartments2 Beds, 2 baths2BR,2BA$1.00
Vantage at WildewoodA2 - One Bedroom, One Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.44
Tanglewood1BRx1BA1BR,1BA$1.01
Arbors at Windsor Lake ApartmentsRiverbirch1BR,1BA$1.27
Mill Run1 x 1 Kershaw1BR,1BA$1.45

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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
Briarwood, Columbia, SC

Ranked #34

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
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Lifestyle Ratings

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 Mill Run which is listed at $795, 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 15 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 $186 which is $1,514 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Briarwood.

Expert Rental Resources

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Local Experts Top 8: Affordable Columbia, SC Neighborhoods for Quality Living

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Apartment Occupancy Rates: Renter Attraction vs Renter Retention

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How I Find the Perfect Rental for My Clients: A Real Estate Pro's Guide

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Evaluating rental properties for clients draws many parallels to house-hunting. Whether an apartment, loft, townhouse, or other rental, finding the right place means finding “home” for your client.

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Pet-Friendly Renting: Everything You Need to Know Before You Move

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For so many of us, pets are the best companions and a big part of our lives. For this reason, a pet-friendly house or apartment is often a very important - and nonnegotiable - part of a move.