
Cheap 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Colonial Heights Neighborhood of Columbia, SC from $870 (24 Rentals)


River Ridge

Stone Ridge Apartments

The Carolinian

1004 Pine St, Unit A1

1004 Pine St, Unit A2

1004 Pine St, Unit A3

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1219 Elmwood Ave

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Colonial Heights, Columbia, SC Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Colonial Heights?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colonial Heights Studio Apartments | $1,257 | $900 | $1,824 |
Colonial Heights 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,418 | $870 | $2,612 |
| Colonial Heights 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,379 | $800 | $2,872 |
| Colonial Heights 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,792 | $1,143 | $3,800 |
| Colonial Heights 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,881 | $1,267 | $2,495 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleColonial Heights, Columbia, SC
Ranked #51
Among cities in South Carolina for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
2.5Pet Friendly
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Colonial Heights Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Colonial Heights?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Colonial Heights is under $1,113.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Colonial Heights?
The cheapest apartment in Colonial Heights is Pine Tree Apartments which is listed at $870, while the average apartment in Colonial Heights costs $1,881.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Colonial Heights?
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 59 regular apartments in Colonial Heights 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 Colonial Heights?
Cheap apartments in Colonial Heights have an average cost of $426 which is $1,455 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Colonial Heights.
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