Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Columbia College Drive Area Columbia, SC from $500 (36 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
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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Benton Crossing
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Benton Crossing

2617 River DrColumbia, SC 29201

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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. 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 ApartmentsNewly Renovated 1 Bed Apartments in Columbia SC1BR,1BA$870
Five Points Residential2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$900
Gable Oaks ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$949
Arrington Place Apartments2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$997
Waters at Fairfield2 Bed / 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1,030
Columbia RisingPalmetto2BR,1BA$1,299
River Ridge3bd2bth3BR,2BA$1,305
Bennet at BullStreetA1Studio,1BA$1,549

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

As of May 08, 2026 the best value apartment in the Columbia College Drive Area area is the $1.41 price per square foot 2 BR Model at NOMA Flats in the in the Eau Claire neighborhood starting from $1,399. 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.
NOMA Flats2 BR2BR,2BA$1.41
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$1.49
Gable Oaks ApartmentsThree Bedrooms3BR,1BA$1.36
Waters at Fairfield2 Bed / 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.28
River Ridge1bd1bth1BR,1BA$1.47
Bennet at BullStreetA31BR,1BA$3.07
Five Points Residential2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.42

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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 $870 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.

Expert Rental Resources

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