
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Earlewood Neighborhood of Columbia, SC from $400 (62 Rentals)
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Acasa Prosper Fairways Apartments

Park SC

Riverwalk Vista

Boulder Creek

Claire Tower

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Acasa Tropical Ridge

2815 Howell Ct

Five Points Residential
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Columbia Rising

1219 Elmwood Ave

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1321 Lofts

Main Street Living

Lofts at Lourie's

The Babcock

4815 Barony Dr

400 W Miriam Ave
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3606 Medical Dr

3028 Richfield Dr

Broad River Trace

Veranda at North Main

Stoneridge Senior Village

2710 Howell Ct

Benton Crossing

544 Wimbledon Ct

2801 Howell Ct
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Waters At Longcreek

1227 Barnwell St

3 Barnwell St

4421 Windemere Ave

1704 Devonwood Dr

425 Cambout St

1100 Skyland Dr

3300 Margrave Rd

Berry Building

1850 Atlantic Dr
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Earlewood, Columbia, SC Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Earlewood?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earlewood Studio Apartments | $1,334 | $401 | $2,237 |
| Earlewood 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,368 | $720 | $2,461 |
| Earlewood 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,433 | $450 | $3,103 |
| Earlewood 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,744 | $1,020 | $3,800 |
| Earlewood 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,377 | $1,160 | $1,595 |
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There are currently 62 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Earlewood Neighborhood of Columbia, SC.
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Cheapest Available Earlewood Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Earlewood area of Columbia, SC is a Studio unit found at Siegel Select Columbia priced from $401. Acasa Prosper Fairways Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $721. Here are the most affordable Earlewood apartments for rent in Columbia, SC:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Siegel Select Columbia | Studio - Weekly Rate | Studio,1BA | $401 |
| Acasa Prosper Fairways Apartments | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $721 |
| Park SC | 1 bed 1 bath A2 | 1BR,1BA | $775 |
| Boulder Creek | A1-Congaree | 1BR,1BA | $799 |
| Riverwalk Vista | 1x1 Studio | 1BR,1BA | $799 |
| The Waterford Apartment Homes | One Bedroom- 500 sqft | 1BR,1BA | $807 |
| Acasa Tropical Ridge | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $894 |
| Five Points Residential | 2 Bed 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $900 |
| Reserve at River Walk | Lace | 1BR,1BA | $914 |
| Elmwood Lofts | 55+ Income-Restricted Studio | Studio,1BA | $920 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Earlewood, SC
As of August 20, 2026 the best value apartment in the Earlewood area is the $0.95 price per square foot Three Bedroom Model at Benton Crossing in the in the Eau Claire neighborhood starting from $1,115. The second greatest value Earlewood apartment is the 2x2 Model at Hub Columbia starting at $1,219 with a $1.15 price per square foot in the Waverly neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Earlewood apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Benton Crossing | Three Bedroom | 3BR,2BA | $0.95 |
| Hub Columbia | 2x2 | 2BR,2BA | $1.15 |
| Riverwalk Vista | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.12 |
| Stone Ridge Apartments | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.34 |
| Acasa Tropical Ridge | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.28 |
| Tamarind at Stoneridge | Sago | 1BR,1BA | $1.39 |
| Acasa Prosper Fairways Apartments | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.07 |
| Five Points Residential | 2 Bed 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.42 |
| Park SC | 1 bed 1 bath A2 | 1BR,1BA | $1.27 |
| Siegel Select Columbia | Studio - Weekly Rate | Studio ,1BA | $0.89 |
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Best Local Schools in Earlewood, Columbia, SC
E.E. Taylor Elementary School
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Lifestyle Ratings
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Earlewood Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Earlewood?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Earlewood is under $920.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Earlewood?
The cheapest apartment in Earlewood is Acasa Prosper Fairways Apartments which is listed at $721, while the average apartment in Earlewood costs $1,326.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Earlewood?
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 26 regular apartments in Earlewood that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Earlewood?
Cheap apartments in Earlewood have an average cost of $280 which is $1,046 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Earlewood.
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