Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Eau Claire Neighborhood of Columbia, SC from $300 (7 Rentals)

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Benton Crossing
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Benton Crossing

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
Senior Living
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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 2 Beds unit found at Benton Crossing priced from $397. Pine Tree Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $805. Here are the most affordable Eau Claire apartments for rent in Columbia, SC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Benton CrossingTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$397
Pine Tree Apartments1 Bedroom - 1Bathroom - Waitlist Only1BR,1BA$805
Landmark at Pine CourtA1 Designer Plus1BR,1BA$875

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Eau Claire, SC

As of January 01, 2026 the best value apartment in the Eau Claire area is the $1.30 price per square foot 3 BR Model at NOMA Flats in the in the Eau Claire neighborhood starting from $1,559. The second greatest value Eau Claire apartment is the Chattahoochee Model at Broad River Trace starting at $1,390 with a $1.20 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
NOMA Flats3 BR3BR,2BA$1.30
Broad River TraceChattahoochee2BR,2BA$1.20
River Ridge2bd1bth2BR,1BA$1.21
Columbia RisingFreshly Updated 2bd Units with Wifi, and More!2BR,1BA$1.05
Benton CrossingTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$0.44
Gable Oaks ApartmentsThree Bedrooms3BR,1BA$1.36
Pine Tree Apartments1 Bedroom - 1Bathroom - Waitlist Only1BR,1BA$0.95
Waters at Fairfield2 Bed / 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.28
Riverwalk Vista1x11BR,1BA$1.25
Landmark at Pine CourtA1 Designer Plus1BR,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 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 $649 which is $666 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Eau Claire.

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