
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Harbison Neighborhood of Columbia, SC from $500 (34 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Harbison area of Columbia.


916 Drake Grove Ln

Brook Pines

Autumn Ridge

Retreat at St. Andrews

3430 East Apartments

2 Guilford Green Ct

Retreat at Broad River
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Richland Terrace Apartments

2025 Apple Valley Rd

1007 Piney Woods Rd

St. Andrews Commons Apartment Homes

Ovation @3500

Pine Grove Apartments

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Creekside Apartments
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The Farrington

Gleneagle Apartment Homes

Landmark of Columbia

Trenton Court

The Carrington Place Apartments

3734 Elberta St

256 Myron Cir
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Raintree II

4600 Fort Jackson Blvd

Harbison Gardens

217 Wynn Way

240 Jamil Rd

1211 Metze Rd

405 Harbison Blvd

405-B Harbison Blvd
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Lory of Harbison

6007 Village Creek Dr
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 | $1,014 | $749 | $2,249 |
| Harbison 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,171 | $833 | $2,070 |
| Harbison 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,350 | $830 | $2,536 |
| Harbison 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,439 | $1,080 | $2,690 |
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There are currently 34 rentals with your search options within a 3 mile radius of the Harbison Neighborhood of Columbia, SC.
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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. The Carrington Place Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $800. 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 |
| The Carrington Place Apartments | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $800 |
| Brook Pines | Primrose | 1BR,1BA | $833 |
| 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 |
| Retreat at Broad River | 1/1R | 1BR,1BA | $900 |
| Richland Terrace Apartments | The Florence | 1BR,1BA | $915 |
| St. Andrews Commons Apartment Homes | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $940 |
| Ovation @3500 | 1x1 Classic | 1BR,1BA | $950 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Harbison, SC
As of June 13, 2026 the best value apartment in the Harbison area is the $0.99 price per square foot 160 Whitwood Cir Model at 160 Whitwood Cir, Unit Home in the in the Irmo neighborhood starting from $4,350. The second greatest value Harbison 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 Harbison apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 160 Whitwood Cir, Unit Home | 160 Whitwood Cir | 6BR,4BA | $0.99 |
| Acasa Windridge Townhomes | 2 Bedroom, 2.5 Bath | 2BR,2.5BA | $1.13 |
| Acasa Rivercrest | 3x2.5_1196 | 3BR,2BA | $1.02 |
| Gleneagle Apartment Homes | 2 Bed / 2 Bath - Renovated | 2BR,2BA | $1.08 |
| Lory of Harbison | Cypress | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.02 |
| The Farrington | 2A | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.10 |
| Cypress Run | Studio | 1 Bath | Studio ,1BA | $0.68 |
| Alera West | 2 Bed, 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $1.15 |
| 3430 East Apartments | 2 Beds / 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.11 |
| St. Andrews Commons Apartment Homes | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.10 |
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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 $800 at The Carrington Place Apartments.
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 $960 at Richland Terrace Apartments.
What is the most affordable Harbison Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Harbison Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Richland Terrace Apartments and starts from $1,205.
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