Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Far North Columbia Neighborhood of Columbia, SC from $500 (127 Rentals)

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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. Park SC has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $775. 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
Park SC1 bed 1 bath A21BR,1BA$775
Boulder CreekA1-Congaree1BR,1BA$799
Broad View0x1Studio,1BA$799
Riverwalk Vista1x1 Studio1BR,1BA$799
The Waterford Apartment HomesOne Bedroom- 500 sqft1BR,1BA$815
Autumn Ridge1 Bed 1 BathAutumn Ridge1BR,1BA$835
Retreat at St. AndrewsA11BR,1BA$849
Crestmont ApartmentsThe Stafford1BR,1BA$869
The HollowsAscot1BR,1BA$869

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Far North Columbia, SC

As of August 08, 2026 the best value apartment in the Far North Columbia area is the $1.02 price per square foot 3x2.5_1196 Model at Acasa Rivercrest in the in the Riverside Forest neighborhood starting from $1,215. The second greatest value Far North Columbia apartment is the Cypress Model at Lory of Harbison starting at $1,174 with a $1.02 price per square foot in the Irmo 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.
Acasa Rivercrest3x2.5_11963BR,2BA$1.02
Lory of HarbisonCypress2BR,1.5BA$1.02
Copperfield Apartments2/1.52BR,1.5BA$0.95
Vue at St. Andrews2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$0.99
Pine Tree ApartmentsSpacious 2-Bedroom Apartments Now Leasing – $92...2BR,1BA$1.03
Woodland Village Apartments1 Bed 1 BathWoodland Village Apartments1BR,1BA$0.94
Garden Lakes Apartments2BR2BA2BR,2BA$1.07
Cypress Run1 Bed | 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.03
Crestmont ApartmentsThe Stafford1BR,1BA$1.10
Acasa Prosper Fairways Apartments1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.07

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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

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Far North Columbia Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Far North Columbia Apartment is $720 at Acasa Prosper Fairways Apartments.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Far North Columbia Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Far North Columbia is starting from $825 at Park SC.

What is the most affordable Far North Columbia Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Far North Columbia Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Arrington Place Apartments and starts from $1,143.

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