
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Edgewood Neighborhood of Columbia, SC from $500 (70 Rentals)
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3016 River Dr

2815 Howell Ct

3626 Blossom St

Five Points Residential

Elmwood Lofts

Towers at Forest Acres

The Landings at Forest Acres

2508 Laurel St

1403-1407 McArthur Ave
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1113 Florence St

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The Dylan

The Carolinian

Lofts at Lourie's

Main Street Living

22 Guernsey Dr

1219 Elmwood Ave

Acasa Vista Towers
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2451 Gervais St, Unit A

1520 Senate St, Unit 85

1321 Lofts

The Babcock

3600 Chateau Dr, Unit E-205

2429 Monroe St

2901 Park St

2002 Greene St, Unit 301

Canalside Lofts
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4815 Barony Dr

22 Guernsey Dr

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2905 Stratford Rd, Unit 2905 1/2 Stratford

1407 Bonner Ave

Claussens

Columbia Rising

5408 Mauldin Ave, Unit A

Veranda at North Main

Mauldin Village

2710 Howell Ct
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3202 Colin Kelly Dr

Benton Crossing

2801 Howell Ct

2009 Greene St

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1227 Barnwell St

3 Barnwell St

1215 King St

4421 Windemere Ave

920 King 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 | $1,361 | $800 | $1,915 |
| Edgewood 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,603 | $873 | $2,803 |
| Edgewood 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,826 | $800 | $3,322 |
| Edgewood 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,050 | $1,100 | $3,800 |
| Edgewood 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,267 | $1,267 | $1,267 |
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Cheapest Available Edgewood Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Edgewood area of Columbia, SC is a 2 Beds unit found at Five Points Residential priced from $900. The Dylan has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $999. Here are the most affordable Edgewood apartments for rent in Columbia, SC:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Five Points Residential | 2 Bed 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $900 |
| The Dylan | C-80% income restricted studio | Studio,1BA | $999 |
| The Carolinian | 1 Bedroon 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,001 |
| Lofts at Lourie's | 1 bedroom 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,032 |
| Berry Building | Barringer: 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,043 |
| Main Street Living | Barringer: 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,043 |
| 1321 Lofts | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,113 |
| Benton Crossing | Three Bedroom | 3BR,2BA | $1,115 |
| Cornell Arms Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,150 |
| Elmwood Lofts | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,249 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Edgewood, SC
As of July 29, 2026 the best value apartment in the Edgewood area is the $1.72 price per square foot Cayce Model at Vista Lofts in the in the Eva P. Trezevant neighborhood starting from $2,010. The second greatest value Edgewood apartment is the Three Bedroom Model at Benton Crossing starting at $1,115 with a $0.95 price per square foot in the Eau Claire 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vista Lofts | Cayce | 2BR,2BA | $1.72 |
| Benton Crossing | Three Bedroom | 3BR,2BA | $0.95 |
| Vista Commons Apartments | The Finley with balcony | 2BR,2BA | $1.87 |
| Lofts at Lourie's | 2 bedroom 1 bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.91 |
| Elmwood Lofts | 2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.65 |
| Columbia Rising | Dogwood | 3BR,1BA | $1.49 |
| Canalside Lofts | Saluda | 1BR,2BA | $2.10 |
| The Carolinian | 1 Bedroon 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.43 |
| Five Points Residential | 2 Bed 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.42 |
| Cornell Arms Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.97 |
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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 $1,249.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Edgewood?
The cheapest apartment in Edgewood is The Carolinian which is listed at $1,001, 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 28 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 $253 which is $2,947 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Edgewood.
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