Cheap Apartments for Rent in the East Central City Neighborhood of Columbia, SC from $700 (28 Rentals)

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2002 Greene St

ColumbiaSC29205

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East Central City, Columbia, SC Local Guide

Cheapest Available East Central City Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the East Central City area of Columbia, SC is a 2 Beds unit found at Arrington Place Apartments priced from $997. Claussens has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,199. Here are the most affordable East Central City apartments for rent in Columbia, SC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Arrington Place Apartments2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$997
ClaussensStudioStudio,1BA$1,199
Hampton House1 Bedroom without Balcony1BR,1BA$1,350
Devine DistrictT-1SStudio,1BA$1,545
Devine & HeidtA1BR,1BA$1,695

Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Central City, SC

As of May 26, 2026 the best value apartment in the East Central City area is the $1.16 price per square foot 3 Beds, 1 bath Model at Arrington Place Apartments in the in the East Columbia neighborhood starting from $1,143. The second greatest value East Central City apartment is the 1 Bedroom with Balcony Model at Hampton House starting at $1,450 with a $2.23 price per square foot in the Waverly neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for East Central City apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Arrington Place Apartments3 Beds, 1 bath3BR,1BA$1.16
Hampton House1 Bedroom with Balcony1BR,1BA$2.23
Devine & HeidtA1BR,1BA$2.62
3415 Piedmont Ave, Unit A3415 Piedmont Ave2BR,1BA$1.71
Devine DistrictT-1SStudio ,1BA$2.70
ClaussensStudioStudio ,1BA$2.65

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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 Hampton House which is listed at $1,350, 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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