Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Columbia College Drive Area Columbia, SC from $568 (42 Rentals)

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$1,100 - $1,250

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3606 Medical Dr

ColumbiaSC29203
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Veranda at North Main
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Veranda at North Main

3700 N Main StColumbia, SC 29203
Senior Living
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Mauldin Village
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Mauldin Village

5418 Mauldin AveColumbia, SC 29203
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Benton Crossing
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Benton Crossing

2617 River DrColumbia, SC 29201

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Lamplighter Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Lamplighter Apartments

1730 Windover StColumbia, SC 29204
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Hillcrest Apartments
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Hillcrest Apartments

4201 Arlington StColumbia, SC 29203
Student Housing

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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 1 Bed unit found at Pine Tree Apartments priced from $870. Garden Lakes Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $872. Here are the most affordable Columbia College Drive Area apartments for rent in Columbia, SC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Pine Tree ApartmentsNewly Renovated 1 Bed Apartments in Columbia SC1BR,1BA$870
Garden Lakes Apartments1BR1BA1BR,1BA$872
Five Points Residential2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$900
River Ridge2bd1.5bth2BR,1BA$999
Waters at Fairfield2 Bed / 1.5 Bath2BR,1BA$1,019
Columbia RisingLongleaf2BR,1BA$1,025
Benton CrossingThree Bedroom3BR,2BA$1,115
Arrington Place Apartments3 Beds, 1 bath3BR,1BA$1,143
Bennet at BullStreetA31BR,1BA$1,959

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

As of August 23, 2026 the best value apartment in the Columbia College Drive Area 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 Columbia College Drive Area 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 Columbia College Drive Area apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Benton CrossingThree Bedroom3BR,2BA$0.95
Pine Tree ApartmentsSpacious 2-Bedroom Apartments Now Leasing – $92...2BR,1BA$1.03
Arrington Place Apartments3 Beds, 1 bath3BR,1BA$1.16
Columbia RisingDogwood3BR,1BA$1.46
5408 Mauldin Ave, Unit 5408 Mauldin ave5408 Mauldin Ave2BR,2BA$1.53
Waters at Fairfield2 Bed / 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.27
River Ridge1bd1bth1BR,1BA$1.47
Garden Lakes Apartments1BR1BA1BR,1BA$1.13
Bennet at BullStreetA71BR,1BA$2.76
Five Points Residential2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.42

Don't Settle: How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

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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

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 $1,395.

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 12 regular apartments in Columbia College Drive Area 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 Columbia College Drive Area?

Cheap apartments in Columbia College Drive Area have an average cost of $320 which is $1,075 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Columbia College Drive Area.

Expert Rental Resources

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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Local Expert's Top 8: Affordable Columbia, SC Neighborhoods for Quality Living

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I'm Kama, the ApartmentHomeLiving.com Local Expert for Columbia, South Carolina.

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Rent According to Income: A Look at Income-Restricted Rentals

Written by: Robin Stewart

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Practical Tips for Renters: How to Identify a Great Rental and Avoid Red Flags

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