
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Colonial Heights Neighborhood of Columbia, SC from $500 (61 Rentals)
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2815 Howell Ct

Pine Tree Apartments

Five Points Residential

Elmwood Lofts

2508 Laurel St

1113 Florence St

River Ridge

Arrington Place Apartments

The Dylan
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Lofts at Lourie's

Main Street Living

407 Pineneedle Rd

22 Guernsey Dr

1219 Elmwood Ave

Acasa Vista Towers

1418-1418 Kinderway Ave
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2451 Gervais St, Unit A

1321 Lofts

The Babcock

2901 Park St

1063 Prescott Rd

4815 Barony Dr

400 W Miriam Ave

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2905 Stratford Rd, Unit 2905 1/2 Stratford

22 Guernsey Dr

1407 Bonner Ave
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Columbia Rising

312 Pineneedle Rd

5408 Mauldin Ave, Unit A

Veranda at North Main

Mauldin Village

2710 Howell Ct

Benton Crossing

2801 Howell Ct

Lamplighter Apartments

Gable Oaks Apartments
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The Pines at Farrow Apartments

1227 Barnwell St

3 Barnwell St

4421 Windemere Ave

1215 King St

104 Clairton Ct

Berry Building

913 Pine St

3300 Margrave Rd

2239 Center St
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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 | $1,259 | $920 | $1,550 |
| Colonial Heights 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,585 | $870 | $2,803 |
| Colonial Heights 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,452 | $800 | $3,322 |
| Colonial Heights 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,686 | $1,143 | $3,800 |
| Colonial Heights 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,506 | $1,267 | $1,745 |
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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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pine Tree Apartments | Newly Renovated 1 Bed Apartments in Columbia SC | 1BR,1BA | $870 |
| Five Points Residential | 2 Bed 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $900 |
| Stone Ridge Apartments | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $999 |
| The Dylan | C-80% income restricted studio | Studio,1BA | $999 |
| The Carolinian | 1 Bedroon 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,001 |
| Waters at Fairfield | 2 Bed / 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1,019 |
| Lofts at Lourie's | 1 bedroom 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,032 |
| Berry Building | Barringer: 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,043 |
| Main Street Living | Barringer: 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,043 |
| 1321 Lofts | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Benton Crossing | Three Bedroom | 3BR,2BA | $0.95 |
| Lofts at Lourie's | 2 bedroom 1 bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.91 |
| Elmwood Lofts | 2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.65 |
| Pine Tree Apartments | Spacious 2-Bedroom Apartments Now Leasing – $92... | 2BR,1BA | $1.03 |
| Columbia Rising | Dogwood | 3BR,1BA | $1.49 |
| Waters at Fairfield | 2 Bed / 1.5 Bath | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.39 |
| Stone Ridge Apartments | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.34 |
| The Carolinian | 1 Bedroon 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.43 |
| Five Points Residential | 2 Bed 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.42 |
| 2905 Stratford Rd, Unit 2905 1/2 Stratford | 2905 Stratford Rd | 1BR,1BA | $2.50 |
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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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