Cheap Homes for Rent in College Place Neighborhood of Columbia, SC from $600 (12 Rentals)

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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

Best Value Apartments for Rent in College Place, SC

As of June 11, 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

Discover the insider tips from an attorney and real estate agent on how to negotiate your next apartment lease. Find out what's on the table and what's not, so you can save money and get the best terms possible.

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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 College Place

What type of rentals are currently available in College Place?

There are currently 75 Apartments for Rent in College Place, SC with pricing that ranges from $800 to $3,800. There are also 47 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in College Place ranging from $825 to $4,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in College Place?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in College Place ranges from $825 to $4,000 with an average monthly rent of $2,137.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in College Place?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in College Place range from $1,143 to $3,800, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,250 to $2,750. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,400 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,267.

Expert Rental Resources

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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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

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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

Written by: Robin Stewart

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