Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Columbia College Drive Area Columbia, SC from $400 (30 Rentals)

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Benton Crossing
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Benton Crossing

2617 River DrColumbia, SC 29201
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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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Lamplighter Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Lamplighter Apartments

1730 Windover StColumbia, SC 29204
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Columbia College Drive Area, Columbia, SC Local Guide

Cheapest Available Columbia College Drive Area Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Columbia College Drive Area area of Columbia, SC is a 3 Beds unit found at Benton Crossing priced from $407. River Ridge has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $849. Here are the most affordable Columbia College Drive Area apartments for rent in Columbia, SC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Benton CrossingThree Bedroom3BR,2BA$407
River Ridge1bd1bth1BR,1BA$849
Pine Tree ApartmentsNewly Renovated 1 Bed Apartments in Columbia SC1BR,1BA$870
Five Points Residential2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$900
Waters at Fairfield2 Bed / 1.5 Bath2BR,1BA$1,252
Columbia RisingPalmetto2BR,1BA$1,299
Bennet at BullStreetA2Studio,1BA$1,749

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Columbia College Drive Area, SC

As of June 26, 2026 the best value apartment in the Columbia College Drive Area area is the $0.35 price per square foot Three Bedroom Model at Benton Crossing in the in the Eau Claire neighborhood starting from $407. The second greatest value Columbia College Drive Area apartment is the 3bd2bth Model at River Ridge starting at $1,358 with a $1.26 price per square foot in the Eau Claire neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Columbia College Drive Area apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Benton CrossingThree Bedroom3BR,2BA$0.35
River Ridge3bd2bth3BR,2BA$1.26
Pine Tree ApartmentsSpacious 2-Bedroom Apartments Now Leasing – $92...2BR,1BA$1.03
Columbia Rising1 Month Free Special! Act NOW to be the first i...3BR,1BA$1.49
Waters at Fairfield2 Bed / 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.56
Five Points Residential2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.42
3415 Piedmont Ave, Unit A3415 Piedmont Ave2BR,1BA$1.71
Bennet at BullStreetA2Studio ,1BA$3.13

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Columbia College Drive Area Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Columbia College Drive Area Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Columbia College Drive Area Apartment is $849 at River Ridge.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Columbia College Drive Area Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Columbia College Drive Area is starting from $900 at Five Points Residential.

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