Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Columbia College Drive Area Columbia, SC from $500 (28 Rentals)

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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
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Mauldin Village

5418 Mauldin AveColumbia, SC 29203
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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 1 Bed unit found at Pine Tree Apartments priced from $805. Five Points Residential has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $900. Here are the most affordable Columbia College Drive Area apartments for rent in Columbia, SC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Pine Tree ApartmentsJoin the Waitlist – Newly Renovated 1 Bed Apart...1BR,1BA$805
Five Points Residential2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$900
Gable Oaks ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$949
River RidgestudioStudio,1BA$977
Arrington Place Apartments2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$997
Waters at Fairfield2 Bed / 1.5 Bath2BR,1BA$1,030
Benton CrossingThree Bedroom3BR,2BA$1,115
Columbia RisingPalmetto2BR,1BA$1,299
The BabcockSuite 0091BR,1BA$1,400
Bennet at BullStreetA2Studio,1BA$1,751

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

As of March 21, 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 2 Beds, 1 bath Model at Arrington Place Apartments starting at $997 with a $1.01 price per square foot in the East Columbia 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
Arrington Place Apartments2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$1.01
Columbia RisingPalmetto2BR,1BA$1.40
Gable Oaks ApartmentsThree Bedrooms3BR,1BA$1.36
Pine Tree ApartmentsJoin the Waitlist – Newly Renovated 1 Bed Apart...1BR,1BA$0.95
Waters at Fairfield2 Bed / 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.28
The BabcockSuite 0091BR,1BA$1.98
Five Points Residential2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.42
Bennet at BullStreetA1Studio ,1BA$3.17
River RidgestudioStudio ,1BA$1.88

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Columbia College Drive Area Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Columbia College Drive Area?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Columbia College Drive Area is at River Ridge listed at $977.

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 $805 at Pine Tree Apartments.

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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