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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 Pine Tree Apartments priced from $870. Landmark at Pine Court has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $895. Here are the most affordable Eau Claire apartments for rent in Columbia, SC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Pine Tree ApartmentsNewly Renovated 1 Bed Apartments in Columbia SC1BR,1BA$870
Landmark at Pine CourtA1 Designer1BR,1BA$895
Riverwalk Vista1x1 Studio1BR,1BA$899
Five Points Residential2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$900
Gable Oaks ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$949

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Eau Claire, SC

As of April 11, 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$1.15
Columbia RisingDogwood3BR,1BA$1.49
Gable Oaks ApartmentsThree Bedrooms3BR,1BA$1.36
Waters at Fairfield2 Bed / 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.28
Riverwalk Vista1x11BR,1BA$1.25
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 Eau Claire

What type of rentals are currently available in Eau Claire?

There are currently 74 Apartments for Rent in Eau Claire, SC with pricing that ranges from $752 to $1,750. There are also 43 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Eau Claire ranging from $850 to $2,050.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Eau Claire?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Eau Claire ranges from $850 to $2,050 with an average monthly rent of $1,313.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Eau Claire?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Eau Claire range from $1,143 to $1,735, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,005 to $2,050. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,650 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,267.

Expert Rental Resources

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

Articles, How-To's, and Tips

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Local Experts Top 8: Affordable Columbia, SC Neighborhoods for Quality Living

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I'm Kama, the ApartmentHomeLiving.com Local Expert for Columbia, South Carolina.

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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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