Cheap Homes for Rent in East Columbia Neighborhood of Columbia, SC from $700 (21 Rentals)

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East Columbia, Columbia, SC Local Guide

Cheapest Available East Columbia Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the East Columbia area of Columbia, SC is a Studio unit found at Capri Apartments priced from $925. Towers at Forest Acres has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,000. Here are the most affordable East Columbia apartments for rent in Columbia, SC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Capri ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$925
Towers at Forest Acres2D - 2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1,000
Ravenwood Hills1 Bed | 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,050
The Cooper2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1,099
308 Percival RdUnit 22033BR,2BA$1,395

Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Columbia, SC

As of June 17, 2026 the best value apartment in the East Columbia area is the $1.03 price per square foot Unit 2203 Model at 308 Percival Rd in the in the East Columbia neighborhood starting from $1,395. The second greatest value East Columbia apartment is the The Sloan Model at 5th & Sloan starting at $2,250 with a $1.74 price per square foot in the East Columbia neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for East Columbia apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
308 Percival RdUnit 22033BR,2.5BA$1.03
5th & SloanThe Sloan2BR,2BA$1.74
Carriage PlaceTwo Bedrooms2BR,2BA$1.26
The Cooper3 Bedroom 2 Bath3BR,2BA$1.27
1006 Princeton St, Unit 10061006 Princeton St2BR,1BA$1.52
Towers at Forest Acres2B - 2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.16
Ravenwood Hills1 Bed | 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.31
Devine & HeidtA1BR,1BA$2.62
2603 Kiawah Ave, Unit Kiawah Avenue2603 Kiawah Ave1BR,1BA$2.59
Capri ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$1.68

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Frequently Asked Questions about East Columbia

What type of rentals are currently available in East Columbia?

There are currently 114 Apartments for Rent in East Columbia, SC with pricing that ranges from $798 to $4,800. There are also 68 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in East Columbia ranging from $775 to $3,650.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in East Columbia?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in East Columbia ranges from $775 to $3,650 with an average monthly rent of $2,112.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in East Columbia?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in East Columbia range from $1,100 to $3,450, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,372 to $3,300. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,875 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,267.

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