
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Briarwood Neighborhood of Columbia, SC from $700 (27 Rentals)
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229 Windsor Point Rd

7602 Hunt Club Rd

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117 Misty Oak Rd
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113 Charleswood Dr
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 | $1,307 | $795 | $2,154 |
| Briarwood 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,530 | $950 | $2,600 |
| Briarwood 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,704 | $1,200 | $3,369 |
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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 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mill Run | 1 x 1 Lexington | 1BR,1BA | $795 |
| Tanglewood | 1BRx1BA | 1BR,1BA | $880 |
| Dira East | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $899 |
| Deerfield Run Apartments | 2 Beds, 2 baths | 2BR,2BA | $950 |
| Hunter's Green | 2 Beds, 2 baths | 2BR,2BA | $1,000 |
| Arbors at Windsor Lake Apartments | Riverbirch | 1BR,1BA | $1,020 |
| Windsor Shores Apartments | 1BR/1BR | 1BR,1BA | $1,043 |
| Atrium Place | Dogwood | 3BR,2BA | $1,205 |
| Carrington Place at Wildewood Apartments | 2 Bedroom - 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $1,295 |
| Endora East | 2 Bedroom 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $1,299 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Briarwood, SC
As of August 08, 2026 the best value apartment in the Briarwood area is the $1.12 price per square foot C2 Model at Carrington Place at Wildewood Apartments in the in the Leesburg neighborhood starting from $1,750. 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carrington Place at Wildewood Apartments | C2 | 3BR,2BA | $1.12 |
| Hunter's Green | 3 Beds, 2 baths | 3BR,2BA | $1.00 |
| Dira East | 2 Bedroom 1.5 Bathroom Townhome | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.32 |
| Endora East | 2 Bedroom 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $1.18 |
| Polo Commons | Lexington | 2BR,2BA | $1.31 |
| Deerfield Run Apartments | 2 Beds, 2 baths | 2BR,2BA | $0.95 |
| Atrium Place | Magnolia with Sunroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.36 |
| Tanglewood | 1BRx1BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.01 |
| Windsor Shores Apartments | 1BR/1BR | 1BR,1BA | $1.28 |
| Arbors at Windsor Lake Apartments | Riverbirch | 1BR,1BA | $1.36 |
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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 $1,468.
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 29 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 $314 which is $1,154 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Briarwood.
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