
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Briarwood Neighborhood of Columbia, SC from $700 (29 Rentals)
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Dira East

Arbors at Windsor Lake Apartments

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Hunter's Green

Atrium Place

Vantage at Wildewood

Polo Village

Polo Commons

Carrington Place at Wildewood Apartments

7602 Hunt Club Rd
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Varia at Oakcrest

Preserve at Windsor Lake

Endora East

7602 Hunt Club Rd

The Roseberry

Arcadia Park

Hunters Mill
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125 Misty Oak Rd

229 Windsor Point Rd

237 Foxhunt Rd

117 Misty Oak Rd

226 Windsor Village Dr

14 Highgate Cir
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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 | $1,259 | $795 | $2,515 |
| Briarwood 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,527 | $999 | $2,931 |
| Briarwood 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,755 | $1,200 | $4,391 |
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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 | $949 |
| Hunter's Green | 2 Beds, 2 baths | 2BR,2BA | $1,000 |
| Deerfield Run Apartments | 2 Beds, 2 baths | 2BR,2BA | $1,000 |
| Arbors at Windsor Lake Apartments | Live Oak | 2BR,2BA | $1,095 |
| Vantage at Wildewood | A1 - One Bedroom, One Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,116 |
| Polo Village | Saluda | 1BR,1BA | $1,199 |
| Polo Commons | Greenville | 1BR,1BA | $1,210 |
| Carrington Place at Wildewood Apartments | 2 Bedroom - 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $1,295 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Briarwood, SC
As of May 08, 2026 the best value apartment in the Briarwood area is the $1.00 price per square foot 3 Beds, 2 baths Model at Hunter's Green in the in the Leesburg neighborhood starting from $1,200. The second greatest value Briarwood apartment is the 2 Bedroom 2.5 Bathroom Model at Endora East starting at $1,350 with a $1.14 price per square foot in the Woodfield 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hunter's Green | 3 Beds, 2 baths | 3BR,2BA | $1.00 |
| Endora East | 2 Bedroom 2.5 Bathroom | 2BR,2.5BA | $1.14 |
| Carrington Place at Wildewood Apartments | 2 Bedroom - 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $1.10 |
| Dira East | 2 Bedroom 1.5 Bathroom Townhome | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.32 |
| The Roseberry | The Alister | 2BR,2BA | $1.41 |
| Preserve at Windsor Lake | The Windsor with Balcony | 2BR,2BA | $1.37 |
| Deerfield Run Apartments | 2 Beds, 2 baths | 2BR,2BA | $1.00 |
| Arbors at Windsor Lake Apartments | Live Oak | 2BR,2BA | $1.14 |
| Vantage at Wildewood | A2 - One Bedroom, One Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.44 |
| Tanglewood | 1BRx1BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.01 |
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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 $1,700.
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 $210 which is $1,490 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Briarwood.
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