Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Edgewood Neighborhood of Columbia, SC from $300 (17 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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Kress Building
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Kress Building

1502 Main StColumbia, SC 29201
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Lamplighter Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Lamplighter Apartments

1730 Windover StColumbia, SC 29204
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Berry Building
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Berry Building

1600-1608 Main StColumbia, SC 29201
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Edgewood, Columbia, SC Local Guide

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. Towers at Forest Acres has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $914. Here are the most affordable Edgewood apartments for rent in Columbia, SC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Five Points Residential2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$900
Towers at Forest Acres2A - 2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$914
Columbia RisingFreshly Updated 2bd Units with Wifi, and More!2BR,1BA$975
Canalside LoftsDevineStudio,1BA$1,031
Lofts at Lourie's1 bedroom 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,032

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Edgewood, SC

As of January 13, 2026 the best value apartment in the Edgewood area is the $0.89 price per square foot 4x4 Oasis Model at Hub Columbia in the in the Waverly neighborhood starting from $1,249. The second greatest value Edgewood 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 Edgewood apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Hub Columbia4x4 Oasis4BR,4BA$0.89
NOMA Flats3 BR3BR,2BA$1.30
The Lady3D1BR,1BA$1.56
Senate PlazaTwo Bedroom2BR,1.5BA$1.67
Columbia RisingFreshly Updated 2bd Units with Wifi, and More!2BR,1BA$1.05
The Carolinian2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.39
Elmwood Lofts1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.37
Acasa Vista TowersOne Bedroom One Bath1BR,1BA$1.70
Five Points Residential2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.42
Towers at Forest Acres1B - 1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.65

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Edgewood, Columbia, SC

Ranked #21

Among cities in South Carolina for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

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3.0
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Lifestyle Ratings

Our team is proud to bring you Lifestyle Ratings of rentals in cities and towns across the United States, including Columbia. LifeStyle Ratings are the best way to sort through finding a place to live - beyond price and floorplan. This takes in many factors including filtering automatically for proximity to parks, luxury housing options, pet-friendly features, family-friendliness, proximity to transit, and how walkable or bikeable each community and area is. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

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 $1,250.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Edgewood?

The cheapest apartment in Edgewood is Towers at Forest Acres which is listed at $1,010, while the average apartment in Edgewood costs $1,600.

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 16 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 $602 which is $998 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Edgewood.

Expert Rental Resources

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A Renters Guide for Tips on Writing Your Notice for Not Renewing Your Apartment

Written by: Bob Mallory

Packing up everything you own to move is so stressful for many that ending your apartment lease can feel like a small or unimportant task. Ending your lease involves more than simply turning over your keys on the last day.

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Renting with Roommates: Realistic Expectations for Shared Lease

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Given the high costs for housing, I have found that many people are looking for a roommate to share expenses. These arrangements can increase opportunities for more desirable and larger spaces.

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Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Everything is a negotiation in real estate!