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

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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2444 Washington St, Unit 2444, Unit 2444

2444 Washington St
ColumbiaSC29204
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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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Elmwood Lofts
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Elmwood Lofts

1003 Elmwood AveColumbia, SC 29201
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Lamplighter Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Lamplighter Apartments

1730 Windover StColumbia, SC 29204
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Stone Ridge Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Stone Ridge Apartments

1000 Watermark PlColumbia, SC 29210
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Benton Crossing
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Benton Crossing

2617 River DrColumbia, SC 29201
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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 Studio unit found at The Dylan priced from $750. Pine Tree Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $870. Here are the most affordable Colonial Heights apartments for rent in Columbia, SC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The DylanA50Studio,1BA$750
Pine Tree ApartmentsNewly Renovated 1 Bed Apartments in Columbia SC1BR,1BA$870
Five Points Residential2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$900
Gable Oaks ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$949
Stone Ridge Apartments1x11BR,1BA$950
Main Street LivingBarringer: StudioStudio,1BA$995
Berry BuildingBarringer: StudioStudio,1BA$995
Arrington Place Apartments2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$997
Waters at Fairfield2 Bed / 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1,030
Lofts at Lourie's1 bedroom 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,032

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Colonial Heights, SC

As of April 30, 2026 the best value apartment in the Colonial Heights area is the $0.90 price per square foot 4x4 Oasis Model at Hub Columbia in the in the Waverly neighborhood starting from $1,260. The second greatest value Colonial Heights apartment is the Spacious 2-Bedroom Apartments Now Leasing – $92... Model at Pine Tree 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 Colonial Heights apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Hub Columbia4x4 Oasis4BR,4BA$0.90
Pine Tree ApartmentsSpacious 2-Bedroom Apartments Now Leasing – $92...2BR,1BA$1.03
Arrington Place Apartments3 Beds, 1 bath3BR,1BA$1.16
Gable Oaks ApartmentsThree Bedrooms3BR,1BA$1.36
The Carolinian2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.39
Elmwood Lofts1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.37
Waters at Fairfield2 Bed / 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.28
River Ridge1bd1bth1BR,1BA$1.47
Stone Ridge Apartments1x11BR,1BA$1.27
Five Points Residential2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.42

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Colonial Heights, Columbia, SC

Ranked #61

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

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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 $1,032.

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 $2,258.

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 56 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 $451 which is $1,807 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Colonial Heights.

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