Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Cabb Island Neighborhood of Columbia, SC from $446 (26 Rentals)

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Benton Crossing I
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Benton Crossing I

2617 River DrColumbia, SC 29201
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Veranda at North Main

3700 N Main StColumbia, SC 29203
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5418 Mauldin AveColumbia, SC 29203
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1730 Windover StColumbia, SC 29204
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Cabb Island, Columbia, SC Local Guide

Cheapest Available Cabb Island Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Cabb Island area of Columbia, SC is a 3 Beds unit found at Benton Crossing I priced from $446. Pine Tree Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $870. Here are the most affordable Cabb Island apartments for rent in Columbia, SC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Benton Crossing I3 Bdrm A3BR, 2BA$446
Pine Tree ApartmentsNewly Renovated 1 Bed Apartments in Columbia SC1BR, 1BA$870
Garden Lakes Apartments1BR1BA1BR, 1BA$872
Five Points Residential2 Bed 1 Bath2BR, 1BA$900
Gable Oaks1-BEDROOM APARTMENT UNDER $1000!1BR, 1BA$949
Waters at Fairfield2 Bed / 1.5 Bath2BR, 1BA$1,019
Columbia RisingLongleaf2BR, 1BA$1,050
River Ridge2bd1bth2BR, 1BA$1,080
Arrington Place Apartments3 Beds, 1 bath3BR, 1BA$1,143
NOMA Flats2 BR2BR, 2BA$1,399

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Cabb Island, SC

As of September 22, 2026 the best value apartment in the Cabb Island area is the $1.31 price per square foot Magnolia Model at Columbia Rising in the Eau Claire neighborhood starting from $1,375. The second greatest value Cabb Island apartment is the 2 BR Model at NOMA Flats in the Eau Claire neighborhood starting at $1,399 with a $1.41 price per square foot. Here is today’s list of the best values for Cabb Island apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Columbia RisingMagnolia3BR, 1BA$1.31
NOMA Flats2 BR2BR, 2BA$1.41
Pine Tree ApartmentsSpacious 2-Bedroom Apartments Now Leasing – $92...2BR, 1BA$1.03
Arrington Place Apartments3 Beds, 1 bath3BR, 1BA$1.16
Gable Oaks3-BEDROOM APARTMENTS UNDER $1300!3BR, 1BA$1.44
Waters at Fairfield2 Bed / 1 Bath2BR, 1BA$1.27
Garden Lakes Apartments1BR1BA1BR, 1BA$1.13
River Ridge1bd1bth1BR, 1BA$1.47
Benton Crossing I1 Bdrm1BR, 1BA$1.17
Five Points Residential2 Bed 1 Bath2BR, 1BA$1.42

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Cabb Island Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Cabb Island?

The cheapest apartment in Cabb Island is Pine Tree Apartments which is listed at $870, while the average apartment in Cabb Island costs $1,153.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Cabb Island?

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 6 regular apartments in Cabb Island 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 Cabb Island?

Cheap apartments in Cabb Island have an average cost of $314 which is $839 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Cabb Island.

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