Cheap Apartments for Rent in the College Place Neighborhood of Columbia, SC from $400 (42 Rentals)

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Benton Crossing
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Benton Crossing

2617 River DrColumbia, SC 29201
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Veranda at North Main
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Veranda at North Main

3700 N Main StColumbia, SC 29203
Senior Living
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Mauldin Village
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Mauldin Village

5418 Mauldin AveColumbia, SC 29203
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Cash or credit? Understanding the Importance of Credit Score in Real Estate and Renting

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Lamplighter Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Lamplighter Apartments

1730 Windover StColumbia, SC 29204
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Hillcrest Apartments
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Hillcrest Apartments

4201 Arlington StColumbia, SC 29203
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Columbia Rising
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Columbia Rising

1300 Johnson AveColumbia, SC 29203

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College Place, Columbia, SC Local Guide

Cheapest Available College Place Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the College Place area of Columbia, SC is a 3 Beds unit found at Benton Crossing priced from $427. Hillandale Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $870. Here are the most affordable College Place apartments for rent in Columbia, SC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Benton CrossingThree Bedroom3BR,2BA$427
Hillandale ApartmentsNewly Renovated 1 Bed Apartments in Columbia SC1BR,1BA$870
River Ridge1bd1bth1BR,1BA$899
Five Points Residential2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$900
Gable Oaks ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$949
Arrington Place Apartments2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$997
Waters at Fairfield2 Bed / 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1,252
Columbia RisingPalmetto2BR,1BA$1,299

Best Value Apartments for Rent in College Place, SC

As of June 10, 2026 the best value apartment in the College Place area is the $0.36 price per square foot Three Bedroom Model at Benton Crossing in the in the Eau Claire neighborhood starting from $427. The second greatest value College Place apartment is the Spacious 2-Bedroom Apartments Now Leasing – $92... Model at Hillandale Apartments starting at $1,015 with a $1.03 price per square foot in the Lincolnshire neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for College Place apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Benton CrossingThree Bedroom3BR,2BA$0.36
Hillandale ApartmentsSpacious 2-Bedroom Apartments Now Leasing – $92...2BR,1BA$1.03
Columbia RisingAct NOW to be the first in a new FABULOUS 3bd!3BR,1BA$1.49
Gable Oaks ApartmentsThree Bedrooms3BR,1BA$1.36
Waters at Fairfield2 Bed / 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.56
River Ridge1bd1bth1BR,1BA$1.17
Five Points Residential2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.42
3415 Piedmont Ave, Unit A3415 Piedmont Ave2BR,1BA$1.71

Don't Settle: How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

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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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap College Place Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in College Place?

The cheapest apartment in College Place is Hillandale Apartments which is listed at $870, while the average apartment in College Place costs $1,358.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in College Place?

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 34 regular apartments in College Place 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 College Place?

Cheap apartments in College Place have an average cost of $821 which is $537 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in College Place.

Expert Rental Resources

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

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I'm Kama, the ApartmentHomeLiving.com Local Expert for Columbia, South Carolina.

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

Written by: Robin Stewart

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

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

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.

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Creative Ways Developers Reimagine Retail Spaces as Residential Units

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Adaptive reuse is when a commercial property is converted and repurposed. The real estate industry has embraced a growing number of these projects.