Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Far North Columbia Neighborhood of Columbia, SC from $400 (118 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 Studio unit found at Cypress Run priced from $749. Broad View has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $799. Here are the most affordable Far North Columbia apartments for rent in Columbia, SC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Cypress RunStudio | 1 BathStudio,1BA$749
Broad View0x1Studio,1BA$799
Riverwalk Vista1x1 Studio1BR,1BA$799
The Waterford Apartment HomesOne Bedroom- 500 sqft1BR,1BA$820
Grove at St. AndrewsA11BR,1BA$824
Autumn Ridge1 Bed 1 BathAutumn Ridge1BR,1BA$835
3430 East Apartments1 Bed / 1 Bath1BR,1BA$849
Retreat at St. AndrewsA11BR,1BA$849
Park SC1 bed 1 bath A21BR,1BA$855
The HollowsAspen1BR,1BA$869

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Far North Columbia, SC

As of May 01, 2026 the best value apartment in the Far North Columbia area is the $1.04 price per square foot Three Bedroom Model at Waters At Longcreek in the in the Skyland Estates neighborhood starting from $1,295. The second greatest value Far North Columbia apartment is the 2 Bedroom, 2.5 Bath Model at Acasa Windridge Townhomes starting at $1,350 with a $1.13 price per square foot in the Pine Valley 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.
Waters At LongcreekThree Bedroom3BR,2BA$1.04
Acasa Windridge Townhomes2 Bedroom, 2.5 Bath2BR,2.5BA$1.13
Acasa Rivercrest3x2.5_11963BR,2BA$1.02
The Farrington2A2BR,1.5BA$1.10
Pine Grove Apartments2 Bedroom 1.5 Bath2BR,2BA$0.95
Vue at St. Andrews2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.06
Pine Tree ApartmentsSpacious 2-Bedroom Apartments Now Leasing – $92...2BR,1BA$1.03
3430 East Apartments2 Beds / 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.09
Riverwalk Vista1x11BR,1BA$1.12
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

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 $869.

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 $1,700.

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 51 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 $199 which is $1,501 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Far North Columbia.

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