
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Edgewood Neighborhood of Columbia, SC from $500 (30 Rentals)
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Claire Tower

The Landings at Forest Acres

Acasa Vista Towers

Towers at Forest Acres

Cornell Arms Apartments

1424 McArthur Ave
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4607 Windemere Ave

4605 Windemere Ave

1323-1325 Northwood St

1124 Tree St

2900 Wilmot Ave

3805 Lamar St

Lofts at Lourie's

1029 Kinard Ct

2216 Liberty St
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1430 Gregg St

1001 Woodrow St

4103 Devine St, Unit Heathwood Court A
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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 |
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Edgewood Studio Apartments | $1,593 | $800 | $2,562 |
Edgewood 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,698 | $752 | $3,521 |
Edgewood 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,920 | $918 | $6,220 |
Edgewood 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,479 | $1,092 | $5,060 |
Edgewood 4 Bedroom Apartments | $7,606 | $2,700 | $10,000+ |
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There are currently 30 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Edgewood Neighborhood of Columbia, SC.
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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 $918. Cornell Arms Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $950. Here are the most affordable Edgewood apartments for rent in Columbia, SC:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Five Points Residential | 2 Bed 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $918 |
Cornell Arms Apartments | Studio One Bedroom | Studio,1BA | $950 |
Towers at Forest Acres | 1B - 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $987 |
Hub Columbia | 4x3 C | 4BR,3BA | $995 |
The Landings at Forest Acres | 2BR/1BA | 2BR,1BA | $1,007 |
Lofts at Lourie's | 1 bedroom 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,040 |
1321 Lofts | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,169 |
Main Street Living | Barringer: 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,172 |
Hillcrest Apartments | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $1,250 |
The Babcock | Suite 119/219/319/419 | 1BR,1BA | $1,295 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Edgewood, SC
As of May 31, 2025 the best value apartment in the Edgewood area is the $1.54 price per square foot 3 Bedroom Model at Hillcrest Apartments in the in the Eau Claire neighborhood starting from $1,875. The second greatest value Edgewood apartment is the 2A Model at The Palms on Main starting at $2,250 with a $2.05 price per square foot in the Waverly 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. |
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Hillcrest Apartments | 3 Bedroom | 3BR,3BA | $1.54 |
The Palms on Main | 2A | 2BR,2BA | $2.05 |
700 Woodrow | 2 Bedroom-Upgrade | 2BR,2BA | $1.90 |
Vista Lofts | Riverwalk | 1BR,1BA | $1.68 |
The Landings at Forest Acres | 2BR/1BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.01 |
1321 Lofts | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.84 |
Canalside Lofts | Calhoun | 2BR,2BA | $2.13 |
Lofts at Lourie's | 1 bedroom 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.36 |
Five Points Residential | 2 Bed 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.45 |
Towers at Forest Acres | 1B - 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.61 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleEdgewood, Columbia, SC
Ranked #24
Among neighborhoods in Columbia, SC for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
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Getting Around the Edgewood Neighborhood in Columbia, SC
Walk Score®
50 / 100
Somewhat Walkable
Some errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
51 / 100
Bikeable
Some bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
36 / 100
Some Transit
A few nearby public transportation options
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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 $1,295.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Edgewood?
The cheapest apartment in Edgewood is Towers at Forest Acres which is listed at $987, while the average apartment in Edgewood costs $8,380.
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 1 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 $232 which is $8,148 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Edgewood.
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