Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Briarwood Neighborhood of Columbia, SC from $649 (37 Rentals)

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2924 Chatsworth Rd, Unit A
$1,150

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2924 Chatsworth Rd, Unit A

2924 Chatsworth RdColumbia, SC 29223
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Springwood
Studio Apartments

Springwood

7128 Parklane RdColumbia, SC 29223
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Arcadia Park
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Arcadia Park

2400 Kneece RdColumbia, SC 29223
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Dira East
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Dira East

7501 Brookfield 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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Samara East
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Samara East

8100 Bayfield RdColumbia, SC 29223
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Endora East
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Endora East

300 Meredith SqColumbia, 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 Studio unit found at Springwood priced from $649. Mill Run has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $795. Here are the most affordable Briarwood apartments for rent in Columbia, SC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Springwood0x1Studio, 1BA$649
Mill Run1 x 1 Lexington1BR, 1BA$795
Springtree ApartmentsThe Ayers1BR, 1BA$855
The Paddock Club1 Bed, 1 Bath A (50% Income Restricted)1BR, 1BA$869
Paces RunBelmont1BR, 1BA$869
Tanglewood Apartments1BRx1BA1BR, 1BA$880
Deerfield Run Apartments2 Beds, 2 baths2BR, 2BA$895
Dira East1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR, 1BA$899
Hunter's Green2 Beds, 2 baths2BR, 2BA$975
Samara East1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR, 1BA$999

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Briarwood, SC

As of September 22, 2026 the best value apartment in the Briarwood area is the $1.06 price per square foot 3 Bedroom 2.5 Bathroom Model at Endora East in the Woodfield neighborhood starting from $1,499. The second greatest value Briarwood apartment is the C1 Model at Providence Park in the Dentsville neighborhood starting at $1,500 with a $1.13 price per square foot. 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.
Endora East3 Bedroom 2.5 Bathroom3BR, 2.5BA$1.06
Providence ParkC13BR, 2BA$1.13
Atrium PlaceJasmine2BR, 2BA$1.18
Hunter's Green3 Beds, 2 baths3BR, 2BA$1.04
Carrington Place at Wildewood Apartments2 Bedroom - 2 Bath2BR, 2BA$1.10
Wyndham Pointe Apartments2 Bedroom2BR, 2BA$1.08
Deerfield Run Apartments2 Beds, 2 baths2BR, 2BA$0.90
Gable Hill Apartment HomesTwo Bedroom2BR, 2BA$1.18
2924 Chatsworth Rd, Unit A2924 Chatsworth Rd2BR, 2BA$1.17
Tanglewood Apartments1BRx1BA1BR, 1BA$1.01

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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 Mill Run which is listed at $795, while the average apartment in Briarwood costs $1,368.

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 60 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 $400 which is $968 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Briarwood.

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