
Cheap Studio Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Columbia Neighborhood of Columbia, SC from $800 (15 Rentals)


1600 Park Cir

Cornell Arms Apartments

The Dylan

Lofts at Lourie's
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Transform your studio apartment layout and maximize storage. Get proven ideas from a 20-year property expert to make any small space stylish and functional.

Main Street Living

Claussens

The Lady

Senate Plaza

1520 Senate St, Unit 11C
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1600 Park Cir

1814 Greene St

Berry Building

Kress Building

The Land Bank Loft Apartments
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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 | $1,288 | $800 | $1,750 |
| Downtown Columbia 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,382 | $850 | $2,099 |
| Downtown Columbia 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,802 | $950 | $3,057 |
| Downtown Columbia 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,558 | $1,950 | $3,750 |
| Downtown Columbia 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,495 | $2,495 | $2,495 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleDowntown Columbia, Columbia, SC
Ranked #63
Among cities in South Carolina for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
2.5Pet Friendly
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Columbia Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Downtown Columbia?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Downtown Columbia is under $1,350.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Downtown Columbia?
The cheapest apartment in Downtown Columbia is Cornell Arms Apartments which is listed at $950, while the average apartment in Downtown Columbia costs $3,200.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Downtown Columbia?
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 28 regular apartments in Downtown Columbia that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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