
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Columbia College Drive Area Columbia, SC from $300 (20 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Columbia College Drive Area area of Columbia.


6005 Rosebud St

Pine Tree Apartments

Garden Lakes

4300-14302 Wentworth Dr

River Ridge
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Columbia College Drive Area, Columbia, SC Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Columbia College Drive Area?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Columbia College Drive Area Studio Apartments | $1,900 | $1,725 | $2,075 |
Columbia College Drive Area 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,563 | $805 | $2,289 |
Columbia College Drive Area 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,369 | $800 | $2,873 |
Columbia College Drive Area 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,683 | $1,093 | $3,488 |
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There are currently 20 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Columbia College Drive Area Neighborhood of Columbia, SC.
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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 2 Beds unit found at Benton Crossing priced from $397. 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Benton Crossing | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $397 |
Five Points Residential | 2 Bed 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $900 |
Gable Oaks Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $909 |
Pine Tree Apartments | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $925 |
Columbia Rising | Longleaf | 2BR,1BA | $995 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Columbia College Drive Area, SC
As of September 13, 2025 the best value apartment in the Columbia College Drive Area area is the $1.33 price per square foot 3 BR Model at NOMA Flats in the in the Eau Claire neighborhood starting from $1,599. The second greatest value Columbia College Drive Area apartment is the 2 Bedroom 1 Bath Model at Pine Tree Apartments starting at $925 with a $0.94 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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NOMA Flats | 3 BR | 3BR,2BA | $1.33 |
Pine Tree Apartments | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $0.94 |
River Ridge | 2bd1bth | 2BR,1BA | $1.25 |
Columbia Rising | Longleaf | 2BR,1BA | $1.08 |
Benton Crossing | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $0.44 |
Gable Oaks Apartments | Three Bedrooms | 3BR,1BA | $1.38 |
Waters at Fairfield | 2 Bed / 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.46 |
Five Points Residential | 2 Bed 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.42 |
Bennet at BullStreet | A1 | Studio ,1BA | $3.21 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleColumbia College Drive Area, Columbia, SC
Ranked #65
Among cities in South Carolina for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
2.5Pet Friendly
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Getting Around the Columbia College Drive Area Neighborhood in Columbia, SC
Walk Score®
41 / 100
Car-Dependent
Most errands require a car
Bike Score®
42 / 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Minimal bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
33 / 100
Some Transit
A few nearby public transportation options
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Columbia College Drive Area Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Columbia College Drive Area?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Columbia College Drive Area is under $1,725.
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 18 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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