Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Fort Jackson Neighborhood of Columbia, SC from $600 (74 Rentals)

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Springwood
Studio Apartments

Springwood

7128 Parklane RdColumbia, SC 29223
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Barkoot Apartments
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Barkoot Apartments

4679 Fort Jackson BlvdColumbia, SC 29209
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Arcadia Park
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Arcadia Park

2400 Kneece RdColumbia, SC 29223
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Beldon Spring Lake
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Beldon Spring Lake

3611 Ranch Road 25 RdColumbia, SC 29206
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Hunters Mill
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Hunters Mill

1103 Pinelane RdColumbia, SC 29223
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Spring Gardens
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Spring Gardens

325 Percival RdColumbia, SC 29206
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Winterberry Place
3 Bedroom Apartments

Winterberry Place

103 Winterberry LnColumbia, SC 29223
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Fort Jackson, Columbia, SC Local Guide

Cheapest Available Fort Jackson Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Fort Jackson area of Columbia, SC is a Studio unit found at Springwood priced from $699. Mill Run has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $795. Here are the most affordable Fort Jackson apartments for rent in Columbia, SC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Springwood0x1Studio,1BA$699
Mill Run1 x 1 Lexington1BR,1BA$795
Paces RunDerby1BR,1BA$869
GreenbrierCamellia1BR,1BA$869
Springtree ApartmentsThe Ayers1BR,1BA$875
Tanglewood1BRx1BA1BR,1BA$880
Dira East1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$899
Samara EastStudio ApartmentStudio,1BA$899
Deerfield Run Apartments2 Beds, 2 baths2BR,2BA$950
Wyndham Pointe Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$965

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Fort Jackson, SC

As of July 26, 2026 the best value apartment in the Fort Jackson area is the $1.04 price per square foot 3X2 1222-1300 Model at Sage Pointe in the in the Leesburg neighborhood starting from $1,350. The second greatest value Fort Jackson apartment is the 3 Beds, 2 baths Model at Hunter's Green starting at $1,200 with a $1.00 price per square foot in the Leesburg neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Fort Jackson apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Sage Pointe3X2 1222-13003BR,2BA$1.04
Hunter's Green3 Beds, 2 baths3BR,2BA$1.00
Endora East2 Bedroom 2.5 Bathroom2BR,2.5BA$1.14
Elmtree Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.00
Gable Hill Apartment HomesTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.20
Deerfield Run Apartments2 Beds, 2 baths2BR,2BA$0.95
Wyndham Pointe Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.07
Tanglewood1BRx1BA1BR,1BA$1.01
The Paddock Club1 Bed, 1 Bath B (50% Income Restricted)1BR,1BA$1.18
Palmetto Gardens1 BR/ 1 BA1BR,1BA$1.21

Don't Settle: How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

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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 works hard to bring you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of neighborhoods, cities, and rental properties across South Carolina, including Columbia. Lifestyle Ratings show you the best fit for your needs and interests. This takes in many factors including our Star Ratings to compare for the best proximity to parks and outdoor amenities, luxury amenities, pet-friendly features, places to raise kids, proximity to transit, in addition to floorplans, availablity, and pricing. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Fort Jackson Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Fort Jackson?

The cheapest apartment in Fort Jackson is Mill Run which is listed at $795, while the average apartment in Fort Jackson costs $1,587.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Fort Jackson?

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 34 regular apartments in Fort Jackson 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 Fort Jackson?

Cheap apartments in Fort Jackson have an average cost of $271 which is $1,316 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Fort Jackson.

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Local Expert's Top 8: Affordable Columbia, SC Neighborhoods for Quality Living

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