Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Edgewood Neighborhood of Columbia, SC from $446 (70 Rentals)

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$1,000
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3606 Medical Dr

ColumbiaSC29203

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102 Marietta St

ColumbiaSC29204

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Benton Crossing I
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Benton Crossing I

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
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Mauldin Village
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Mauldin Village

5418 Mauldin AveColumbia, SC 29203
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Lamplighter Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Lamplighter Apartments

1730 Windover StColumbia, SC 29204
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912-920 King St
2 Bedroom Apartments

912-920 King St

912-920 King StColumbia, SC 29205
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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 3 Beds unit found at Benton Crossing I priced from $446. Claire Tower has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $850. Here are the most affordable Edgewood apartments for rent in Columbia, SC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Benton Crossing I3 Bdrm A3BR,2BA$446
Claire TowerEfficiencyStudio,1BA$850
Towers At Forest AcresCamelliaStudio,1BA$892
Five Points Residential2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$900
Elmwood Lofts55+ Income-Restricted StudioStudio,1BA$920
The DylanD-80% studioStudio,1BA$950
Acasa Vista Towers1X1CT1BR,1BA$990
Main Street LivingBarringer: 1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,027
Berry BuildingBarringer: 1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,027
Columbia RisingLongleaf2BR,1BA$1,050

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Edgewood, SC

As of September 13, 2026 the best value apartment in the Edgewood area is the $1.15 price per square foot 2x2 Model at Hub Columbia in the in the Waverly neighborhood starting from $1,219. The second greatest value Edgewood apartment is the Magnolia Model at Columbia Rising starting at $1,375 with a $1.31 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 Columbia2x22BR,2BA$1.15
Columbia RisingMagnolia3BR,1BA$1.31
Arrington Place Apartments3 Beds, 1 bath3BR,1BA$1.16
1413 Cherokee St1413 Cherokee St2BR,1BA$1.13
2332 Stark St, Unit 2-unit Duplex2332 Stark St2BR,1BA$1.44
Acasa Vista Towers2X2AT2BR,2BA$1.41
Benton Crossing I2 Bdrm2BR,1BA$1.15
5408 Mauldin Ave, Unit 5408 Mauldin ave5408 Mauldin Ave2BR,2BA$1.53
Cornell Arms ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.59
Five Points Residential2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.42

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Edgewood, Columbia, SC

Ranked #26

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

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3.5
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Edgewood Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Edgewood?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Edgewood is at Claire Tower listed at $850.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Edgewood Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Edgewood Apartment is $950 at Claire Tower.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Edgewood Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Edgewood is starting from $900 at Five Points Residential.

What is the most affordable Edgewood Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Edgewood Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Benton Crossing I and starts from $446.

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