
2 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Columbia Neighborhood of Columbia, SC (56 Rentals)


1813 Main

Main Street Living

The Dylan

Lofts at Lourie's

Cornell Arms Apartments

The Palms 1101

The Carolinian

Senate Plaza

The Wilshire House
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1527 Gervais St

The Palms on Main

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1413 Cherokee St

2521-2521 Burney Dr

312-314 South Harden Street

520-520 Harden St

329 Harden St

139-141 S Pickens St

1618-1618 Heyward St

207-209 S Pickens St
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801 King St

Adesso

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2508 Monroe St

1430 Gregg St

The Heritage

624-634 Pickens St

1246 Lady St

1851 Devine St

131 Sumter St
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701 Barnwell St

2579-2593 Cherry St

Allen Benedict Court

2436-2440 Washington St

213-223 Waccamaw Ave

Place on The Greene

242-248 S Marion St

2113 Oceola St

306 S Edisto Ave
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1614 Greene St

637-641 Henderson St

Hub Columbia

Empire Columbia Apartments

Senate Club

The Yards Townhomes

Tapp's Building

2411 Blossom St

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Downtown Columbia, Columbia, SC Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Downtown Columbia?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Downtown Columbia Studio Apartments | $1,083 | $750 | $1,599 |
| Downtown Columbia 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,432 | $845 | $1,859 |
Downtown Columbia 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,747 | $1,100 | $2,500 |
| Downtown Columbia 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,574 | $2,100 | $3,849 |
| Downtown Columbia 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,250 | $3,250 | $3,250 |
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There are currently 56 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Downtown Columbia Neighborhood of Columbia, SC.
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Largest Available Downtown Columbia 2 Bedroom Apartments
The largest available 2 Bedroom apartment unit in the Downtown Columbia area of Columbia, SC is found at The Palms on Main and is listed at 1,100 square feet priced from $2,318. Here is today’s list of the largest available 2 Bedroom units in the area:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Square Footage | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Palms on Main | 2A | 1,100 Sq Ft | $2,318 |
| The Palms 1101 | Majestic | 1,088 Sq Ft | $2,397 |
| Senate Plaza | Two Bedroom | 1,045 Sq Ft | $1,750 |
| 1527 Gervais St | 2 bedroom 1 bath fully furnished | 1,015 Sq Ft | $2,500 |
| Lofts at Lourie's | 2 bedroom 1 bath | 1,003 Sq Ft | $1,913 |
| The Lady | 6B | 997 Sq Ft | $2,100 |
| The Carolinian | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath | 900 Sq Ft | $1,250 |
| Cornell Arms Apartments | Two Bedroom | 820 Sq Ft | $1,500 |
| The Wilshire House | 2 Bedroom | 788 Sq Ft | $1,950 |
Cheapest Available Downtown Columbia 2 Bedroom Apartments
Currently the lowest priced 2 Bedroom apartment unit Downtown Columbia of Columbia, SC is the 2 Bedroom 1 Bath Model starting from $1,250 at The Carolinian. The average price for all 2 Bedroom apartments in Downtown Columbia is currently $1,747. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 2 Bedroom options in the area:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Priced From |
|---|---|---|
| The Carolinian | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath | $1,250 |
| Cornell Arms Apartments | Two Bedroom | $1,500 |
| 1813 Main | 2 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms | $1,625 |
| Senate Plaza | Two Bedroom | $1,750 |
| Lofts at Lourie's | 2 bedroom 1 bath | $1,913 |
| The Wilshire House | 2 Bedroom | $1,950 |
| The Palms 1101 | Yucca | $1,985 |
| The Lady | 6B | $2,100 |
| The Palms on Main | 2A | $2,318 |
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2.5Pet Friendly
Frequently Asked Questions about 2 Bedroom Downtown Columbia Apartments
What is the Cheapest apartment in Downtown Columbia with 2 Bedroom?
Currently the most affordable 2 Bedroom in Downtown Columbia is at The Carolinian listed at $1,250.
How much is the average rent for a 2 Bedroom Downtown Columbia Apartment?
The average rent for a 2 Bedroom Apartment in Downtown Columbia is $1,747.
What is the largest available 2 Bedroom Downtown Columbia Apartment for rent?
Today's apartment with the most square footage in Downtown Columbia is a 1,100 square feet unit starting from $2,318 at The Palms on Main.
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