Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Colonial Heights Neighborhood of Columbia, SC from $500 (23 Rentals)

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3700 N Main St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

3700 N Main St

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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Berry Building
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Berry Building

1217 Taylor StColumbia, SC 29201
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Benton Crossing
2 Bedroom Apartments

Benton Crossing

2617 River DrColumbia, SC 29201

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 Studio unit found at The Carolinian priced from $825. Gable Oaks Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $909. Here are the most affordable Colonial Heights apartments for rent in Columbia, SC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The CarolinianStudioStudio,1BA$825
Gable Oaks ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$909
Five Points Residential2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$918
Hub Columbia4x3 C4BR,3BA$995
Lofts at Lourie's1 bedroom 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,040

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Colonial Heights, SC

As of July 01, 2025 the best value apartment in the Colonial Heights area is the $1.40 price per square foot 2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom Model at Elmwood Lofts in the in the Eva P. Trezevant neighborhood starting from $1,400. The second greatest value Colonial Heights apartment is the Three Bedrooms Model at Gable Oaks Apartments starting at $1,242 with a $1.38 price per square foot in the Lincolnshire 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.
Elmwood Lofts2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom2BR,2BA$1.40
Gable Oaks ApartmentsThree Bedrooms3BR,1BA$1.38
NOMA Flats1 BR1BR,1BA$1.33
The BabcockSuite 4012BR,2BA$2.20
Waters at Fairfield2 Bed / 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.46
Lofts at Lourie's1 bedroom 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.35
Five Points Residential2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.45
Bennet at BullStreetA2Studio ,1BA$2.89
The CarolinianStudioStudio ,1BA$2.06
1321 LoftsStudioStudio ,1BA$2.84

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Colonial Heights, Columbia, SC

Ranked #56

Among neighborhoods in Columbia, SC for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around the Colonial Heights Neighborhood in Columbia, SC

Walk Score®

46 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

40 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

33 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

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 $1,400.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Colonial Heights?

The cheapest apartment in Colonial Heights is Gable Oaks Apartments which is listed at $909, while the average apartment in Colonial Heights costs $2,700.

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 16 regular apartments in Colonial Heights that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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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Roommate Matching: Finding the Right Fit and Avoiding Pitfalls

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Written by: Lauren Harrington

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The Freedom of Short-Term Leases: Exploring the Advantages for Renters

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