
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Eau Claire Neighborhood of Columbia, SC from $300 (5 Rentals)
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Eau Claire, Columbia, SC Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Eau Claire?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Eau Claire Studio Apartments | $999 | $949 | $1,049 |
Eau Claire 1 Bedroom Apartments | $947 | $805 | $1,148 |
Eau Claire 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,197 | $800 | $2,400 |
Eau Claire 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,528 | $1,093 | $3,000 |
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Cheapest Available Eau Claire Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Eau Claire area of Columbia, SC is a 2 Beds unit found at Benton Crossing priced from $397. Landmark at Pine Court has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $829. Here are the most affordable Eau Claire apartments for rent in Columbia, SC:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Benton Crossing | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $397 |
Landmark at Pine Court | A1 Designer | 1BR,1BA | $829 |
Five Points Residential | 2 Bed 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $900 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Eau Claire, SC
As of September 13, 2025 the best value apartment in the Eau Claire area is the $1.17 price per square foot Hudson Model at Broad River Trace in the in the Eau Claire neighborhood starting from $1,515. The second greatest value Eau Claire apartment is the 3 BR Model at NOMA Flats starting at $1,599 with a $1.33 price per square foot in the Eau Claire neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Eau Claire apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Broad River Trace | Hudson | 3BR,2BA | $1.17 |
NOMA Flats | 3 BR | 3BR,2BA | $1.33 |
Pine Tree Apartments | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $0.94 |
River Ridge | 2bd1bth | 2BR,1BA | $1.25 |
Columbia Rising | Longleaf | 2BR,1BA | $1.08 |
Benton Crossing | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $0.44 |
Gable Oaks Apartments | Three Bedrooms | 3BR,1BA | $1.38 |
Waters at Fairfield | 2 Bed / 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.46 |
Five Points Residential | 2 Bed 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.42 |
Landmark at Pine Court | A1 Designer Plus | 1BR,1BA | $1.38 |
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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 Landmark at Pine Court which is listed at $829, while the average apartment in Eau Claire costs $1,358.
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 18 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 $614 which is $744 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Eau Claire.
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