Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Eau Claire Neighborhood of Columbia, SC from $500 (30 Rentals)

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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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Benton Crossing
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Benton Crossing

2617 River DrColumbia, SC 29201

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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 1 Bed unit found at Riverwalk Vista priced from $799. Pine Tree Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $870. Here are the most affordable Eau Claire apartments for rent in Columbia, SC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Riverwalk Vista1x1 Studio1BR,1BA$799
Pine Tree ApartmentsNewly Renovated 1 Bed Apartments in Columbia SC1BR,1BA$870
Five Points Residential2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$900
Landmark at Pine CourtA1 Designer Plus1BR,1BA$925
Gable Oaks ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$949
Arrington Place Apartments2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$997
Waters at Fairfield2 Bed / 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1,030
River Ridge2bd1bth2BR,1BA$1,205
Columbia RisingPalmetto2BR,1BA$1,299

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Eau Claire, SC

As of April 29, 2026 the best value apartment in the Eau Claire area is the $1.03 price per square foot Spacious 2-Bedroom Apartments Now Leasing – $92... Model at Pine Tree Apartments in the in the Lincolnshire neighborhood starting from $1,015. The second greatest value Eau Claire apartment is the 3 Beds, 1 bath Model at Arrington Place Apartments starting at $1,143 with a $1.16 price per square foot in the East Columbia 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.
Pine Tree ApartmentsSpacious 2-Bedroom Apartments Now Leasing – $92...2BR,1BA$1.03
Arrington Place Apartments3 Beds, 1 bath3BR,1BA$1.16
River Ridge2bd1bth2BR,1BA$1.26
Columbia RisingDogwood3BR,1BA$1.49
Gable Oaks ApartmentsThree Bedrooms3BR,1BA$1.36
Waters at Fairfield2 Bed / 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.28
Riverwalk Vista1x11BR,1BA$1.12
Five Points Residential2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.42
Landmark at Pine CourtA1 Designer Plus1BR,1BA$1.46

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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 $1,358.

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 34 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 $647 which is $711 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Eau Claire.

Expert Rental Resources

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Local Experts 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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Expert Solutions for Creating the Perfect Work-From-Home Apartment Layouts

Written by: Lauren Harrington

This article is based on first-hand experience managing apartment communities and helping renters adapt to their spaces after moving in.

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What Does “Rent Burdened” Mean? How Much Rent Is Too Much

Written by: Lauren Harrington

This article draws from first-hand renter experiences and recurring financial challenges reported after moving in.

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Maximizing Your Refund: Essential Tax Tips for Renters

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