
Cheap Homes for Rent in Downtown Columbia Neighborhood of Columbia, SC from $800 (11 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Homes available for rent right now in the Downtown Columbia area of Columbia.


1600 Park Cir

1219 Elmwood Ave

1227 Barnwell St

1220 Gregg St
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1814 Greene St

1034 Kinard Ct

2524 Blossom St

2009 Greene St
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244 S Marion St

913 Pine St
Downtown Columbia, Columbia, SC Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent a home in Downtown Columbia?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Downtown Columbia 2 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $1,422 | $950 | $2,200 |
Downtown Columbia 3 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $2,278 | $1,500 | $3,300 |
Downtown Columbia 4 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $3,068 | $850 | $4,000 |
Downtown Columbia 5 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $3,000 | $3,000 | $3,000 |
Downtown Columbia 6 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $6,600 | $6,600 | $6,600 |
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There are currently 11 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Downtown Columbia Neighborhood of Columbia, SC.
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Cheapest Available Downtown Columbia Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downtown Columbia area of Columbia, SC is a Studio unit found at Cornell Arms Apartments priced from $950. Hub Columbia has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 4 Beds apartment currently listed from $995. Here are the most affordable Downtown Columbia apartments for rent in Columbia, SC:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Cornell Arms Apartments | Studio One Bedroom | Studio,1BA | $950 |
Hub Columbia | 4x3 C | 4BR,3BA | $995 |
Lofts at Lourie's | 1 bedroom 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,040 |
Main Street Living | Barringer: 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,124 |
1321 Lofts | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,169 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Columbia, SC
As of June 02, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown Columbia area is the $2.05 price per square foot 2A Model at The Palms on Main in the in the Waverly neighborhood starting from $2,250. The second greatest value Downtown Columbia apartment is the Yucca Model at The Palms 1101 starting at $2,720 with a $2.51 price per square foot in the Eva P. Trezevant neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downtown Columbia apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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The Palms on Main | 2A | 2BR,2BA | $2.05 |
The Palms 1101 | Yucca | 2BR,2BA | $2.51 |
Yugo Columbia Lofts | 2 Bed, 1 Bath Plus | 2BR,1BA | $0.83 |
1321 Lofts | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.84 |
The Babcock | Suite 365 | 2BR,2BA | $1.98 |
Indigo at Brickworks | Sanders | 1BR,1BA | $2.01 |
Advenir at One Eleven | Cooper | 1BR,1BA | $2.06 |
Lofts at Lourie's | 1 bedroom 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.36 |
The Wilshire House | Standard | 1BR,1BA | $2.51 |
Cornell Arms Apartments | Studio One Bedroom | Studio ,1BA | $2.60 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Downtown Columbia
What type of rentals are currently available in Downtown Columbia?
There are currently 131 Apartments for Rent in Downtown Columbia, SC with pricing that ranges from $800 to $6,220. There are also 43 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Downtown Columbia ranging from $850 to $6,600.
What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Downtown Columbia?
Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Downtown Columbia ranges from $850 to $6,600 with an average monthly rent of $2,664.
How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Downtown Columbia?
For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Downtown Columbia range from $1,095 to $5,390, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,500 to $3,300. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $850 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $2,700.
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