
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Eau Claire Neighborhood of Columbia, SC from $500 (14 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Eau Claire area of Columbia.


Pine Tree Apartments

4300-14302 Wentworth Dr

Garden Lakes

Riverwalk Vista

Five Points Residential
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2715 Howell Ct

2620 Main St

239 Pineneedle Rd

2322 Two Notch Rd

2322 Two Notch Rd
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eau Claire Studio Apartments | $977 | $977 | $977 |
| Eau Claire 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,013 | $752 | $1,355 |
| Eau Claire 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,102 | $845 | $1,630 |
| Eau Claire 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,499 | $1,183 | $3,800 |
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There are currently 14 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Eau Claire Neighborhood of Columbia, SC.
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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 1 Bed unit found at Pine Tree Apartments priced from $805. Riverwalk Vista has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $899. Here are the most affordable Eau Claire apartments for rent in Columbia, SC:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pine Tree Apartments | 1 Bedroom - 1Bathroom - Waitlist Only | 1BR,1BA | $805 |
| Riverwalk Vista | 1x1 Studio | 1BR,1BA | $899 |
| Five Points Residential | 2 Bed 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $900 |
| River Ridge | 1bd1bth | 1BR,1BA | $905 |
| Landmark at Pine Court | A2 Designer Plus | 1BR,1BA | $925 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Eau Claire, SC
As of December 08, 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 $1,520. The second greatest value Eau Claire apartment is the 3 BR Model at NOMA Flats starting at $1,559 with a $1.30 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Broad River Trace | Hudson | 3BR,2BA | $1.17 |
| NOMA Flats | 3 BR | 3BR,2BA | $1.30 |
| Columbia Rising | Freshly Updated 2bd Units with Wifi, and More! | 2BR,1BA | $1.05 |
| Benton Crossing | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.10 |
| Gable Oaks Apartments | Three Bedrooms | 3BR,1BA | $1.36 |
| Landmark at Pine Court | A3 Designer Plus with W/D | 1BR,1BA | $1.24 |
| Pine Tree Apartments | 1 Bedroom - 1Bathroom - Waitlist Only | 1BR,1BA | $0.95 |
| Waters at Fairfield | 2 Bed / 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.28 |
| Riverwalk Vista | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.25 |
| River Ridge | 1bd1bth | 1BR,1BA | $1.17 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleEau Claire, Columbia, SC
Ranked #74
Among cities in South Carolina for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
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2.5Pet Friendly
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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 Pine Tree Apartments which is listed at $805, while the average apartment in Eau Claire costs $1,315.
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 23 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 $282 which is $1,033 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Eau Claire.
Expert Rental Resources
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