
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Harbison Neighborhood of Columbia, SC from $400 (35 Rentals)
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Autumn Ridge

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Retreat at Broad River

2 Guilford Green Ct

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2025 Apple Valley Rd

Avenue at Harbison

1211 Metze Rd, Unit H7, Unit H7

Ovation @3500

2218 Apple Valley Rd

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Alera West
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Landmark of Columbia

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Trenton Court

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2827 Bettys Ln
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3734 Elberta St

Raintree II

4600 Fort Jackson Blvd

1005 Village Creek Dr

Harbison Gardens

3609 Juneau Rd

Lory of Harbison

217 Wynn Way
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1232 Grove Park Ln
Harbison, Columbia, SC Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Harbison?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harbison Studio Apartments | $1,089 | $749 | $2,489 |
| Harbison 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,187 | $835 | $2,145 |
| Harbison 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,324 | $925 | $2,195 |
| Harbison 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,875 | $1,080 | $2,565 |
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Cheapest Available Harbison Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Harbison area of Columbia, SC is a Studio unit found at Cypress Run priced from $749. Autumn Ridge has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $835. Here are the most affordable Harbison apartments for rent in Columbia, SC:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cypress Run | Studio | 1 Bath | Studio,1BA | $749 |
| Autumn Ridge | 1 Bed 1 BathAutumn Ridge | 1BR,1BA | $835 |
| 3430 East Apartments | 1 Bed / 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $849 |
| Retreat at St. Andrews | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $849 |
| Richland Terrace Apartments | The Florence | 1BR,1BA | $915 |
| Avenue at Harbison | Aspen | 1BR,1BA | $928 |
| Ovation @3500 | 1x1 Classic | 1BR,1BA | $950 |
| Pine Grove Apartments | 2 Bedroom 1.5 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $1,010 |
| Creekside Apartments | 1/1R | 1BR,1BA | $1,050 |
| Alera West | 1 Bed, 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,070 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Harbison, SC
As of April 29, 2026 the best value apartment in the Harbison area is the $1.13 price per square foot 2 Bedroom, 2.5 Bath Model at Acasa Windridge Townhomes in the in the Pine Valley neighborhood starting from $1,350. The second greatest value Harbison apartment is the 2 Bed / 2 Bath - Deluxe Model at Gleneagle Apartment Homes starting at $1,295 with a $1.12 price per square foot in the Irmo neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Harbison apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acasa Windridge Townhomes | 2 Bedroom, 2.5 Bath | 2BR,2.5BA | $1.13 |
| Gleneagle Apartment Homes | 2 Bed / 2 Bath - Deluxe | 2BR,2BA | $1.12 |
| The Farrington | 2A | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.10 |
| Retreat at St. Andrews | C1 | 3BR,1.5BA | $1.17 |
| Pine Grove Apartments | 2 Bedroom 1.5 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $0.95 |
| Lory of Harbison | Birchwood | 1BR,1BA | $1.11 |
| 3430 East Apartments | 2 Beds / 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.09 |
| Cypress Run | 2 Beds | 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.28 |
| Ovation @3500 | 1x1 Renovated | 1BR,1BA | $1.24 |
| Richland Terrace Apartments | The Lexington | 1BR,1.5BA | $1.27 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Harbison Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Harbison?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Harbison is at Cypress Run listed at $749.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Harbison Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Harbison Apartment is $835 at Autumn Ridge.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Harbison Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Harbison is starting from $979 at 3430 East Apartments.
What is the most affordable Harbison Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Harbison Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at 3430 East Apartments and starts from $1,299.
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