
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Edgewood Neighborhood of Columbia, SC from $500 (82 Rentals)
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3700 N Main St

Towers at Forest Acres

Claire Tower

2223-2225 Greene St

4300-14302 Wentworth Dr

2322 Two Notch Rd

Five Points Residential

The Landings at Forest Acres

2628 Parkwood Dr
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1432-1434 Sunnyside Dr

Arrington Place Apartments

3232 Brookwood Ct

4017 Ensor Ave

1736 Columbia College Dr

Lofts at Lourie's

Main Street Living

1210 Carter St

1321 Lofts

4913 Norman St
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3300 Margrave Rd

1522 Columbia College Dr

Cornell Arms Apartments

2202 Liberty St

2511 Youman St

2009 Greene St

Canalside Lofts

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The Palms on Main

The Carolinian

The Babcock
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Columbia Rising

3600 Chateau Dr, Unit 224, Unit 224

Acasa Vista Towers

The Palms 1101

NOMA Flats

Hampton House

Senate Plaza

The Lady

3213 River Dr
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715-717 Sims Ave

920 Daly St

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Mauldin Village

2231 Harper St

2719 Howell Ct

2105 Grove St

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2514 Bratton St
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Edgewood, Columbia, SC Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Edgewood?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edgewood Studio Apartments | $1,273 | $750 | $1,984 |
| Edgewood 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,518 | $752 | $2,257 |
| Edgewood 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,774 | $845 | $3,240 |
| Edgewood 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,129 | $1,100 | $4,200 |
| Edgewood 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,258 | $1,267 | $3,250 |
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Cheapest Available Edgewood Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Edgewood area of Columbia, SC is a Studio unit found at The Dylan priced from $750. Towers at Forest Acres has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $799. Here are the most affordable Edgewood apartments for rent in Columbia, SC:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Dylan | B50 | Studio,1BA | $750 |
| Towers at Forest Acres | 1A - 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $799 |
| Five Points Residential | 2 Bed 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $900 |
| Arrington Place Apartments | 2 Beds, 1 bath | 2BR,1BA | $997 |
| Lofts at Lourie's | 1 bedroom 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,032 |
| Berry Building | Barringer: Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,039 |
| Main Street Living | Barringer: Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,039 |
| Hub Columbia | 4x3 | 4BR,3BA | $1,070 |
| 1321 Lofts | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,113 |
| Cornell Arms Apartments | Studio One Bedroom | Studio,1BA | $1,150 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Edgewood, SC
As of April 14, 2026 the best value apartment in the Edgewood area is the $0.90 price per square foot 4x4 Oasis Model at Hub Columbia in the in the Waverly neighborhood starting from $1,260. The second greatest value Edgewood apartment is the Cayce Model at Vista Lofts starting at $2,010 with a $1.72 price per square foot in the Eva P. Trezevant neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Edgewood apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hub Columbia | 4x4 Oasis | 4BR,4BA | $0.90 |
| Vista Lofts | Cayce | 2BR,2BA | $1.72 |
| The Babcock | Suite 126 | 2BR,2BA | $1.70 |
| Arrington Place Apartments | 3 Beds, 1 bath | 3BR,1BA | $1.16 |
| Kress Building | Kress: 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.66 |
| Columbia Rising | Dogwood | 3BR,1BA | $1.49 |
| Elmwood Lofts | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.37 |
| The Carolinian | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.67 |
| Five Points Residential | 2 Bed 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.42 |
| Towers at Forest Acres | 1A - 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.68 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Edgewood Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Edgewood?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Edgewood is under $1,150.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Edgewood?
The cheapest apartment in Edgewood is Towers at Forest Acres which is listed at $799, while the average apartment in Edgewood costs $3,200.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Edgewood?
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 15 regular apartments in Edgewood 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 Edgewood?
Cheap apartments in Edgewood have an average cost of $311 which is $2,889 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Edgewood.
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