Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Fort Jackson Neighborhood of Columbia, SC from $600 (73 Rentals)

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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 1 Bed unit found at Mill Run priced from $798. Springwood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $850. Here are the most affordable Fort Jackson apartments for rent in Columbia, SC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Mill Run1 x 1 Lexington1BR,1BA$798
Springwood0x1Studio,1BA$850
The Paddock Club1 Bed, 1 Bath B (50% Income Restricted)1BR,1BA$869
GreenbrierAzalea1BR,1BA$869
Colonel Bluffs1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$873
Tanglewood1BRx1BA1BR,1BA$880
Dira East1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$899
Paces RunDerby1BR,1BA$950
Arbors at Windsor Lake ApartmentsRiverbirch1BR,1BA$950
Samara East1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$999

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Fort Jackson, SC

As of April 26, 2026 the best value apartment in the Fort Jackson area is the $1.06 price per square foot 3 Bedroom Model at Wyndham Pointe Apartments in the in the Dentsville neighborhood starting from $1,363. The second greatest value Fort Jackson apartment is the The Belmont Model at Quail Run starting at $1,250 with a $0.98 price per square foot in the Deaswood 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.
Wyndham Pointe Apartments3 Bedroom3BR,2BA$1.06
Quail RunThe Belmont2BR,2BA$0.98
Hunter's Green3 Beds, 2 baths3BR,2BA$1.00
308 Percival RdUnit 9012BR,1.5BA$0.94
Providence ParkB12BR,2BA$1.08
Sage Pointe2X2 1040-11182BR,2BA$1.07
Elmtree Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.00
Deerfield Run Apartments2 Beds, 2 baths2BR,2BA$1.00
Tanglewood1BRx1BA1BR,1BA$1.01
Colonel Bluffs1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.10

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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 a cheap apartment in Fort Jackson?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Fort Jackson is under $999.

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

The cheapest apartment in Fort Jackson is Mill Run which is listed at $798, while the average apartment in Fort Jackson costs $1,521.

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 21 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 $245 which is $1,276 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Fort Jackson.

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