
Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Columbia Neighborhood of Columbia, SC Under $2,000 (77 Rentals)


Cornell Arms Apartments

1321 Lofts

1813 Main

The Dylan

Main Street Living

Lofts at Lourie's

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The Palms 1101

The Carolinian

Hampton House
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Claire Tower

1527 Gervais St

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The Palms on Main

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230 S King St, Unit King

2603 Kiawah Ave, Unit Kiawah Avenue

2451 Gervais St, Unit A

1520 Senate St, Unit 85
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2002 Greene St, Unit 105

2002 Greene St, Unit 301

1832 Greene St

1900 Greene St

1219 Elmwood Ave

426 Saluda Ave

601 Main St

1609-1609 Hollywood Dr

2429 Monroe St

1100 Wheat St
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2508 Laurel St

207-209 S Pickens St

405 S Edisto Ave

1331 McDuffie Ave

2229 Greene St

2221 Greene St

174 S Marion St

621 Henderson St

1012 Laurens St

119 Church St
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117 Church St

1101 Short St

1520 Senate St

512 S Edisto Ave

801 King St

902 Pine St

2002 Greene St

1600 Park Cir

913 Pine St

334 S Bull 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 | $1,292 | $800 | $1,750 |
| Downtown Columbia 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,464 | $900 | $2,099 |
| Downtown Columbia 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,686 | $950 | $2,826 |
| Downtown Columbia 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,433 | $2,100 | $2,659 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleDowntown Columbia, Columbia, SC
Ranked #69
Among cities in South Carolina for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
2.5Pet Friendly
Frequently Asked Questions about Downtown Columbia
How much are Studio apartments in Downtown Columbia?
There are currently 34 Studio Apartments in Downtown Columbia with rent ranges from $800 to $1,750 with an average price of $1,292.
What is the current price range for One Bedroom Downtown Columbia Apartments for rent?
Today's rental pricing for One Bedroom Apartments in Downtown Columbia ranges from $900 to $2,099 with an average monthly rent of $1,464.
What does renting a Two Bedroom Apartment in Downtown Columbia cost?
The monthly rent prices of Two Bedroom Apartments currently available in Downtown Columbia range from $950 to $2,826. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $1,686.
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Local Expert's Top 8: Affordable Columbia, SC Neighborhoods for Quality Living
Written by: Kama Offenberger
I'm Kama, the ApartmentHomeLiving.com Local Expert for Columbia, South Carolina.

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Written by: Robin Stewart
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Apartment Occupancy Rates: Renter Attraction vs Renter Retention
Written by: Robin Stewart
There’s a tenet in marketing about client or customer attraction and retention. Studies and data have consistently shown it costs less to keep a current customer than to attract a new one.