Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Colonial Heights Neighborhood of Columbia, SC from $500 (61 Rentals)

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$1,175 - $2,250

2 To 3 Bedroom Rentals

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2901 Park St

ColumbiaSC29201

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Veranda at North Main
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Veranda at North Main

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

Mauldin Village

5418 Mauldin AveColumbia, SC 29203
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Benton Crossing
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Benton Crossing

2617 River DrColumbia, SC 29201
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Lamplighter Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Lamplighter Apartments

1730 Windover StColumbia, SC 29204
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Berry Building
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Berry Building

1600-1608 Main StColumbia, SC 29201

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Colonial Heights, Columbia, SC Local Guide

Cheapest Available Colonial Heights Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Colonial Heights area of Columbia, SC is a 1 Bed unit found at Pine Tree Apartments priced from $870. Five Points Residential has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $900. Here are the most affordable Colonial Heights apartments for rent in Columbia, SC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Pine Tree ApartmentsNewly Renovated 1 Bed Apartments in Columbia SC1BR,1BA$870
Five Points Residential2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$900
Stone Ridge Apartments1x11BR,1BA$999
The DylanC-80% income restricted studioStudio,1BA$999
The Carolinian1 Bedroon 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,001
Waters at Fairfield2 Bed / 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1,019
Lofts at Lourie's1 bedroom 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,032
Berry BuildingBarringer: 1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,043
Main Street LivingBarringer: 1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,043
1321 Lofts1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,113

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Colonial Heights, SC

As of July 29, 2026 the best value apartment in the Colonial Heights area is the $0.95 price per square foot Three Bedroom Model at Benton Crossing in the in the Eau Claire neighborhood starting from $1,115. The second greatest value Colonial Heights apartment is the 2 bedroom 1 bath Model at Lofts at Lourie's starting at $1,913 with a $1.91 price per square foot in the Eva P. Trezevant neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Colonial Heights apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Benton CrossingThree Bedroom3BR,2BA$0.95
Lofts at Lourie's2 bedroom 1 bath2BR,1BA$1.91
Elmwood Lofts2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom2BR,2BA$1.65
Pine Tree ApartmentsSpacious 2-Bedroom Apartments Now Leasing – $92...2BR,1BA$1.03
Columbia RisingDogwood3BR,1BA$1.49
Waters at Fairfield2 Bed / 1.5 Bath2BR,1.5BA$1.39
Stone Ridge Apartments1x11BR,1BA$1.34
The Carolinian1 Bedroon 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.43
Five Points Residential2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.42
2905 Stratford Rd, Unit 2905 1/2 Stratford2905 Stratford Rd1BR,1BA$2.50

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Colonial Heights, Columbia, SC

Ranked #47

Among cities in South Carolina for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
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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 $1,506.

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 46 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 $407 which is $1,099 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Colonial Heights.

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