
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Five Points Neighborhood of Columbia, SC from $500 (5 Rentals)
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1320 Pine St
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Five Points, Columbia, SC Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Five Points?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Five Points Studio Apartments | $1,498 | $800 | $2,724 |
Five Points 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,892 | $900 | $3,492 |
Five Points 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,263 | $840 | $4,507 |
Five Points 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,785 | $1,095 | $2,600 |
Five Points 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,984 | $569 | $3,400 |
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Cheapest Available Five Points Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Five Points area of Columbia, SC is a Studio unit found at Cornell Arms Apartments priced from $950. Towers at Forest Acres has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,204. Here are the most affordable Five Points apartments for rent in Columbia, SC:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Cornell Arms Apartments | Studio One Bedroom | Studio,1BA | $950 |
Towers at Forest Acres | 1B - 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,204 |
The Wilshire House | Standard | 1BR,1BA | $1,320 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Five Points, SC
As of June 07, 2025 the best value apartment in the Five Points area is the $2.30 price per square foot A2-Den Model at Sola Station in the in the Eva P. Trezevant neighborhood starting from $1,943. The second greatest value Five Points apartment is the 2 BEDROOM, 2 BATH Model at The Radley starting at $840 with a $1.05 price per square foot in the Skyland Estates neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Five Points apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Sola Station | A2-Den | 1BR,1BA | $2.30 |
The Radley | 2 BEDROOM, 2 BATH | 2BR,2BA | $1.05 |
Claussens | Loft | Studio ,1.5BA | $2.19 |
The Wilshire House | Standard | 1BR,1BA | $2.51 |
Senate Plaza | Furnished Studio | Studio ,1BA | $2.92 |
Cornell Arms Apartments | Studio One Bedroom | Studio ,1BA | $2.60 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleFive Points, Columbia, SC
Ranked #82
Among neighborhoods in Columbia, SC for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
2.5Pet Friendly
Getting Around the Five Points Neighborhood in Columbia, SC
Walk Score®
86 / 100
Very Walkable
Most errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
47 / 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Minimal bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
45 / 100
Some Transit
A few nearby public transportation options
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Five Points Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Five Points?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Five Points is under $1,599.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Five Points?
The cheapest apartment in Five Points is Cornell Arms Apartments which is listed at $1,150, while the average apartment in Five Points costs $2,020.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Five Points?
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 4 regular apartments in Five Points that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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