Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Eau Claire Neighborhood of Columbia, SC from $446 (25 Rentals)

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$850
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
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1100 Skyland Dr, Unit K4

1100 Skyland Dr
ColumbiaSC29210
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3606 Medical Dr

ColumbiaSC29203

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Benton Crossing I
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Benton Crossing I

2617 River DrColumbia, SC 29201
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Veranda at North Main
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Veranda at North Main

3700 N Main StColumbia, SC 29203
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Mauldin Village
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Mauldin Village

5418 Mauldin AveColumbia, SC 29203
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Eau Claire, Columbia, SC Local Guide

Cheapest Available Eau Claire Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Eau Claire area of Columbia, SC is a 3 Beds unit found at Benton Crossing I priced from $446. Riverwalk Vista has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $799. Here are the most affordable Eau Claire apartments for rent in Columbia, SC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Benton Crossing I3 Bdrm A3BR,2BA$446
Riverwalk Vista1x1 Studio1BR,1BA$799
Pine Tree ApartmentsNewly Renovated 1 Bed Apartments in Columbia SC1BR,1BA$870
Garden Lakes Apartments1BR1BA1BR,1BA$872
Five Points Residential2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$900

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Eau Claire, SC

As of September 13, 2026 the best value apartment in the Eau Claire area is the $1.31 price per square foot Magnolia Model at Columbia Rising in the in the Eau Claire neighborhood starting from $1,375. The second greatest value Eau Claire apartment is the Spacious 2-Bedroom Apartments Now Leasing – $92... Model at Pine Tree Apartments starting at $1,015 with a $1.03 price per square foot in the Lincolnshire neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Eau Claire apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Columbia RisingMagnolia3BR,1BA$1.31
Pine Tree ApartmentsSpacious 2-Bedroom Apartments Now Leasing – $92...2BR,1BA$1.03
Arrington Place Apartments3 Beds, 1 bath3BR,1BA$1.16
Benton Crossing I2 Bdrm2BR,1BA$1.15
Gable Oaks ApartmentsThree Bedrooms3BR,1BA$1.36
Broad River TraceSantee1BR,1BA$1.38
Waters at Fairfield2 Bed / 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.27
Riverwalk Vista1x11BR,1BA$1.12
Garden Lakes Apartments1BR1BA1BR,1BA$1.13
Five Points Residential2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.42

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Eau Claire Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Eau Claire?

The cheapest apartment in Eau Claire is Riverwalk Vista which is listed at $799, while the average apartment in Eau Claire costs $1,185.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Eau Claire?

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 7 regular apartments in Eau Claire 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 Eau Claire?

Cheap apartments in Eau Claire have an average cost of $240 which is $945 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Eau Claire.

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