
Cheap 2 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the East Central City Neighborhood of Columbia, SC from $850 (17 Rentals)


2508 Laurel St

Arrington Place Apartments

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3415 Piedmont Ave, Unit A, Unit A

2002 Greene St
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2009 Greene St, Unit 103

2002 Greene St, Unit 213

1908 St Louis Ave

2815 Howell Ct

2447 Gervais St
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2225 Waites Rd

2347 Stark St

120 Brookland Cir

801 King St

2002 Greene St
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902 Pine St

3540 White St
East Central City, Columbia, SC Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in East Central City?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Central City Studio Apartments | $1,464 | $1,199 | $1,599 |
| East Central City 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,422 | $795 | $1,980 |
East Central City 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,145 | $850 | $3,175 |
| East Central City 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,023 | $1,143 | $4,200 |
| East Central City 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,083 | $1,267 | $2,900 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap East Central City Apartments
What is the price of a cheap apartment in East Central City?
The cheapest apartment in East Central City is Arrington Place Apartments which is listed at $997, while the average apartment in East Central City costs $3,375.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in East Central City?
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 4 regular apartments in East Central City 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 East Central City?
Cheap apartments in East Central City have an average cost of $390 which is $2,985 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in East Central City.
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