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

Cypress Run

Park SC

Boulder Creek

Riverwalk Vista

3016 River Dr

Grove at St Andrews

The Waterford Apartment Homes

Autumn Ridge
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2815 Howell Ct

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Brook Pines

Retreat at Broad River
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Five Points Residential

2 Guilford Green Ct

Richland Terrace Apartments

2025 Apple Valley Rd

Landmark at Pine Court

1007 Piney Woods Rd

Avenue at Harbison

The Landings at Forest Acres

Pine Grove Apartments
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Waters At Berryhill

Briargate

Ovation @3500

Copperfield Apartments

Reserve at River Walk

River Ridge

Arrington Place Apartments

The Farrington

Peachtree Place

1215 Old Manor Rd
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202 Old Manor Rd

Waters at Fairfield

Columbia Rising

407 Pineneedle Rd

Creekside Apartments

22 Guernsey Dr

2114 Apple Valley Rd, Unit B

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Gleneagle Apartment Homes

1213 Old Manor Rd

1018 Old Manor Rd
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Far North Columbia, Columbia, SC Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Far North Columbia?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Far North Columbia Studio Apartments | $1,649 | $1,649 | $1,649 |
| Far North Columbia 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,070 | $720 | $1,990 |
| Far North Columbia 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,282 | $800 | $2,349 |
| Far North Columbia 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,410 | $1,020 | $2,835 |
| Far North Columbia 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,534 | $1,160 | $1,800 |
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There are currently 127 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Far North Columbia Neighborhood of Columbia, SC.
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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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acasa Prosper Fairways Apartments | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $720 |
| Park SC | 1 bed 1 bath A2 | 1BR,1BA | $775 |
| Boulder Creek | A1-Congaree | 1BR,1BA | $799 |
| Broad View | 0x1 | Studio,1BA | $799 |
| Riverwalk Vista | 1x1 Studio | 1BR,1BA | $799 |
| The Waterford Apartment Homes | One Bedroom- 500 sqft | 1BR,1BA | $815 |
| Autumn Ridge | 1 Bed 1 BathAutumn Ridge | 1BR,1BA | $835 |
| Retreat at St. Andrews | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $849 |
| Crestmont Apartments | The Stafford | 1BR,1BA | $869 |
| The Hollows | Ascot | 1BR,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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acasa Rivercrest | 3x2.5_1196 | 3BR,2BA | $1.02 |
| Lory of Harbison | Cypress | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.02 |
| Copperfield Apartments | 2/1.5 | 2BR,1.5BA | $0.95 |
| Vue at St. Andrews | 2 Bed 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $0.99 |
| Pine Tree Apartments | Spacious 2-Bedroom Apartments Now Leasing – $92... | 2BR,1BA | $1.03 |
| Woodland Village Apartments | 1 Bed 1 BathWoodland Village Apartments | 1BR,1BA | $0.94 |
| Garden Lakes Apartments | 2BR2BA | 2BR,2BA | $1.07 |
| Cypress Run | 1 Bed | 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.03 |
| Crestmont Apartments | The Stafford | 1BR,1BA | $1.10 |
| Acasa Prosper Fairways Apartments | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.07 |
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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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