
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Earlewood Neighborhood of Columbia, SC from $400 (67 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Earlewood area of Columbia.


Acasa Prosper Fairways Apartments

Riverwalk Vista

Park SC

Claire Tower

3016 River Dr

The Waterford Apartment Homes

Landmark at Pine Court

2902 Park St

Acasa Tropical Ridge
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Boulder Creek

River Ridge

Five Points Residential

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1029 Kinard Ct, Unit Studio Apartment near Vista

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Cornell Arms Apartments

Reserve at River Walk

Tamarind at Stoneridge

Stone Ridge Apartments

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3415 Piedmont Ave, Unit A
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The Carolinian

Lofts at Lourie's

806 Florence St

810 Florence St

3300 Margrave Rd

4008 Margrave Rd

The Dylan

Acasa Vista Towers

2202 Liberty St

407 Pineneedle Rd
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Copperfield Apartments

Main Street Living

412 Steadham Rd

NOMA Flats

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The Palms on Main

Broad River Trace

236 W Miriam Ave

Benton Crossing

Veranda at North Main
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Stoneridge Senior Village

3045 Howell Ct

2710 Howell Ct

2105 Grove St

2719 Howell Ct

Waters At Longcreek

3618 Medical Dr

1227 Barnwell St

1814 Greene St

1219 Elmwood Ave
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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 | $1,321 | $401 | $1,811 |
| Earlewood 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,189 | $720 | $2,577 |
| Earlewood 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,337 | $450 | $3,230 |
| Earlewood 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,826 | $1,020 | $3,800 |
| Earlewood 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,160 | $1,160 | $1,160 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 67 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. Benton Crossing has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 3 Beds apartment currently listed from $427. 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 |
| Benton Crossing | Three Bedroom | 3BR,2BA | $427 |
| Acasa Prosper Fairways Apartments | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $720 |
| Park SC | 1 bed 1 bath A2 | 1BR,1BA | $799 |
| Riverwalk Vista | 1x1 Studio | 1BR,1BA | $799 |
| The Waterford Apartment Homes | One Bedroom- 500 sqft | 1BR,1BA | $805 |
| Landmark at Pine Court | A1 Designer | 1BR,1BA | $829 |
| Acasa Tropical Ridge | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $894 |
| Boulder Creek | A1-Congaree | 1BR,1BA | $895 |
| River Ridge | 1bd1bth | 1BR,1BA | $899 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Earlewood, SC
As of June 15, 2026 the best value apartment in the Earlewood area is the $0.93 price per square foot 4x4 Oasis Model at Hub Columbia in the in the Waverly neighborhood starting from $1,300. The second greatest value Earlewood apartment is the Three Bedroom Model at Waters At Longcreek starting at $1,287 with a $1.04 price per square foot in the Skyland Estates 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hub Columbia | 4x4 Oasis | 4BR,4BA | $0.93 |
| Waters At Longcreek | Three Bedroom | 3BR,2BA | $1.04 |
| Benton Crossing | Three Bedroom | 3BR,2BA | $0.36 |
| Broad River Trace | Chattahoochee | 2BR,2BA | $1.23 |
| The Assembly | C2 | 3BR,3BA | $1.26 |
| Copperfield Apartments | 2/1.5R | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.07 |
| Riverwalk Vista | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.12 |
| River Ridge | 1bd1bth | 1BR,1BA | $1.17 |
| Acasa Prosper Fairways Apartments | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.07 |
| 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 $899.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Earlewood?
The cheapest apartment in Earlewood is Acasa Prosper Fairways Apartments which is listed at $720, while the average apartment in Earlewood costs $1,527.
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 29 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 $293 which is $1,234 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Earlewood.
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