
Cheap 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Columbia College Drive Area Columbia, SC from $870 (9 Rentals)


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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Columbia College Drive Area?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Columbia College Drive Area Studio Apartments | $1,609 | $1,549 | $1,834 |
Columbia College Drive Area 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,779 | $870 | $2,825 |
| Columbia College Drive Area 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,143 | $839 | $3,084 |
| Columbia College Drive Area 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,317 | $1,143 | $1,358 |
| Columbia College Drive Area 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,267 | $1,267 | $1,267 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Columbia College Drive Area Apartments
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Columbia College Drive Area?
The cheapest apartment in Columbia College Drive Area is Pine Tree Apartments which is listed at $870, while the average apartment in Columbia College Drive Area costs $4,200.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Columbia College Drive Area?
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 34 regular apartments in Columbia College Drive Area that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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