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Far North Columbia, Columbia, SC Local Guide

Cheapest Available Far North Columbia Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Far North Columbia area of Columbia, SC is a 1 Bed unit found at Acasa Prosper Fairways Apartments priced from $720. Cypress Run has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $749. Here are the most affordable Far North Columbia apartments for rent in Columbia, SC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Acasa Prosper Fairways Apartments1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$720
Cypress RunStudio | 1 BathStudio,1BA$749
Broad View0x1Studio,1BA$799
Riverwalk Vista1x1 Studio1BR,1BA$799
The Carrington Place Apartments1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$800
The Waterford Apartment HomesOne Bedroom- 500 sqft1BR,1BA$815
Landmark at Pine CourtA1 Designer1BR,1BA$829
Autumn Ridge1 Bed 1 BathAutumn Ridge1BR,1BA$835
Brook PinesPrimrose1BR,1BA$845
3430 East Apartments1 Bed / 1 Bath1BR,1BA$849

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Far North Columbia, SC

As of June 22, 2026 the best value apartment in the Far North Columbia area is the $0.99 price per square foot 160 Whitwood Cir Model at 160 Whitwood Cir, Unit Home in the in the Irmo neighborhood starting from $4,350. The second greatest value Far North Columbia apartment is the 3x2.5_1196 Model at Acasa Rivercrest starting at $1,215 with a $1.02 price per square foot in the Riverside Forest neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Far North Columbia apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
160 Whitwood Cir, Unit Home160 Whitwood Cir6BR,4BA$0.99
Acasa Rivercrest3x2.5_11963BR,2BA$1.02
Lory of HarbisonCypress2BR,1.5BA$1.02
The Farrington2A2BR,1.5BA$1.10
Cypress Run2 Beds | 2 Baths2BR,2BA$0.95
Vue at St. Andrews2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.04
Pine Tree ApartmentsSpacious 2-Bedroom Apartments Now Leasing – $92...2BR,1BA$1.03
Woodland Village Apartments1 Bed 1 BathWoodland Village Apartments1BR,1BA$0.94
3430 East Apartments2 Beds / 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.11
Acasa Prosper Fairways Apartments1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.07

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Lifestyle Ratings

Our team of engineers and researchers compares millions of points of data to bring you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of rentals in cities across the United States and customized analysis for Columbia, South Carolina. Lifestyle Ratings show you the best fit for your needs and interests. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for outdoor amenities like tennis courts, luxury amenities, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, and how walkable or bikeable each community and area is. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Far North Columbia Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Far North Columbia?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Far North Columbia is under $849.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Far North Columbia?

The cheapest apartment in Far North Columbia is Acasa Prosper Fairways Apartments which is listed at $720, while the average apartment in Far North Columbia costs $4,350.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Far North Columbia?

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 39 regular apartments in Far North Columbia 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 Far North Columbia?

Cheap apartments in Far North Columbia have an average cost of $145 which is $4,205 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Far North Columbia.

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