Cheap Homes for Rent in the Colonial Heights Neighborhood of Columbia, SC from $795 (35 Rentals)

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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 3 Beds unit found at Benton Crossing I priced from $446. 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
Benton Crossing I3 Bdrm A3BR,2BA$446
Pine Tree ApartmentsNewly Renovated 1 Bed Apartments in Columbia SC1BR,1BA$870
Five Points Residential2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$900
Elmwood Lofts55+ Income-Restricted StudioStudio,1BA$920
Gable Oaks ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$949
The DylanD-80% income restricted studioStudio,1BA$950
Acasa Vista Towers1X1CT1BR,1BA$990
Waters at Fairfield2 Bed / 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1,019
Main Street LivingBarringer: 1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,027
Berry BuildingBarringer: 1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,027

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Colonial Heights, SC

As of September 09, 2026 the best value apartment in the Colonial Heights area is the $1.15 price per square foot 2x2 Model at Hub Columbia in the in the Waverly neighborhood starting from $1,219. 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 Columbia2x22BR,2BA$1.15
Pine Tree ApartmentsSpacious 2-Bedroom Apartments Now Leasing – $92...2BR,1BA$1.03
Arrington Place Apartments3 Beds, 1 bath3BR,1BA$1.16
1413 Cherokee St1413 Cherokee St2BR,1BA$1.13
Acasa Vista Towers2X2AT2BR,2BA$1.41
Columbia RisingPalmetto2BR,1BA$1.38
Benton Crossing I2 Bdrm2BR,1BA$1.15
Gable Oaks ApartmentsThree Bedrooms3BR,1BA$1.36
Waters at Fairfield2 Bed / 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.27
Five Points Residential2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.42

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Colonial Heights, Columbia, SC

Ranked #58

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.0
Pet Friendly

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Frequently Asked Questions about Colonial Heights

What type of rentals are currently available in Colonial Heights?

There are currently 135 Apartments for Rent in Colonial Heights, SC with pricing that ranges from $850 to $3,800. There are also 99 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Colonial Heights ranging from $795 to $4,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Colonial Heights?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Colonial Heights ranges from $795 to $4,000 with an average monthly rent of $1,778.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Colonial Heights?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Colonial Heights range from $1,143 to $3,800, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $850 to $3,530. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,300 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,267.

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