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1004 Pine St, Unit A1
1004 Pine StColumbia, SC 29205
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the East Central City Neighborhood of Columbia, SC from $850 (22 Rentals)
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2508 Laurel St
ColumbiaSC29204
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Arrington Place Apartments
1720 Van Heise StColumbia, SC 29204
818-818.5-8185 Woodrow St
ColumbiaSC29205
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$1,200 - $1,499Studio Apartments Available Nov 13
Claussens
2003 Greene StColumbia, SC 29205
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1906 Greene St, Unit 1906 Greene St
1906 Greene StColumbia, SC 29201
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Hampton House
1800 Senate StColumbia, SC 29201
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1900 Greene St
ColumbiaSC29201
1832 Greene St
ColumbiaSC29201
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2332 Stark St, Unit 2-Duplex
2332 Stark StColumbia, SC 29205
2710 Howell Ct
ColumbiaSC29203
1004 Pine St
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2801 Howell Ct
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2228 Harper St
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920 King St
ColumbiaSC29205
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912-920 King St
912-920 King StColumbia, SC 29205
1221 King St
ColumbiaSC29205
1825 St Julian Pl
ColumbiaSC29204
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801 King St
801 King StColumbia, SC 29205
2002 Greene St, Unit 301
2002 Greene St
ColumbiaSC29205
801 King St
ColumbiaSC29205
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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 | $1,349 | $1,200 | $1,499 |
| East Central City 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,781 | $1,350 | $2,180 |
| East Central City 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,060 | $950 | $3,563 |
| East Central City 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,208 | $850 | $3,530 |
| East Central City 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,267 | $1,267 | $1,267 |
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Cheapest Available East Central City Apartments for Rent
The cheapest available apartment rental in the East Central City area of Columbia, SC is a 3 Beds unit found at Arrington Place Apartments priced from $1,143. Hampton House has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,350. Here are the most affordable East Central City apartments for rent in Columbia, SC:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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| Arrington Place Apartments | 3 Beds, 1 bath | 3BR,1BA | $1,143 |
| Hampton House | 1 Bedroom without Balcony | 1BR,1BA | $1,350 |
| Devine & Heidt | C1 | 2BR,2BA | $2,880 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Central City, SC
As of August 24, 2026 the best value apartment in the East Central City area is the $2.48 price per square foot C1 Model at Devine & Heidt in the in the Waverly neighborhood starting from $2,880. The second greatest value East Central City apartment is the 1906 Greene St Model at 1906 Greene St, Unit 1906 Greene St starting at $1,300 with a $1.30 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Devine & Heidt | C1 | 2BR,2BA | $2.48 |
| 1906 Greene St, Unit 1906 Greene St | 1906 Greene St | 2BR,1BA | $1.30 |
| 1808 Greene St | 1808 Greene St | 2BR,1BA | $1.70 |
| Arrington Place Apartments | 3 Beds, 1 bath | 3BR,1BA | $1.16 |
| 2332 Stark St, Unit 2-unit Duplex | 2332 Stark St | 2BR,1BA | $1.44 |
| Hampton House | 1 Bedroom with Balcony | 1BR,1BA | $2.23 |
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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 2 regular apartments in East Central City that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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Local Expert's Top 8: Affordable Columbia, SC Neighborhoods for Quality Living
Written by: Kama Offenberger
I'm Kama, the ApartmentHomeLiving.com Local Expert for Columbia, South Carolina.
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Written by: Robin Stewart
The idea of affordable housing can be subjective. Every individual is in a different place financially and vocationally. What one may easily afford could be a struggle for someone else.
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Written by: Robin Stewart
Renters want to find a great apartment, the right place for them, one that checks all the boxes of location, rental cost, amenities, safety, and more.
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