Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Harbison Neighborhood of Columbia, SC from $400 (19 Rentals)

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Trenton Court
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Trenton Court

3427 Broad River RdColumbia, SC 29210
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Raintree II
2 Bedroom Apartments

Raintree II

113 Cricket Tree LnColumbia, SC 29210
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Harbison, Columbia, SC Local Guide

Cheapest Available Harbison Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Harbison area of Columbia, SC is a 1 Bed unit found at Retreat at St. Andrews priced from $849. Richland Terrace Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $865. Here are the most affordable Harbison apartments for rent in Columbia, SC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Retreat at St. AndrewsA11BR,1BA$849
Richland Terrace ApartmentsThe Florence1BR,1BA$865
3430 East Apartments2 Beds / 1 Bath2BR,1BA$889
Acasa River Crest3x2.5_11963BR,2BA$900
Avenue at HarbisonAspen1BR,1BA$948

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Harbison, SC

As of May 01, 2025 the best value apartment in the Harbison area is the $0.75 price per square foot 3x2.5_1196 Model at Acasa River Crest in the in the Lincolnshire neighborhood starting from $900. The second greatest value Harbison apartment is the 2 Bed / 2 Bath (Renovated) Model at Gleneagle Apartment Homes starting at $1,195 with a $1.04 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Acasa River Crest3x2.5_11963BR,2.5BA$0.75
Gleneagle Apartment Homes2 Bed / 2 Bath (Renovated)2BR,2BA$1.04
Retreat at St. AndrewsC13BR,1.5BA$1.17
Cypress Run2 Beds | 2 Baths2BR,2BA$1.00
Ovation @35002x1.5 Premium2BR,1.5BA$1.16
Wellspring ApartmentsCharleston 2-22BR,2BA$1.37
St. Andrews Commons Apartment HomesTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.31
3430 East Apartments2 Beds / 1 Bath2BR,1BA$0.99
The Farrington1A1BR,1BA$1.23
Richland Terrace ApartmentsThe Lexington1BR,1.5BA$1.20

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Harbison, Columbia, SC

Ranked #24

Among neighborhoods in Columbia, SC for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Harbison Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Harbison?

The cheapest apartment in Harbison is Retreat at St. Andrews which is listed at $849, while the average apartment in Harbison costs $4,980.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Harbison?

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 3 regular apartments in Harbison 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 Harbison?

Cheap apartments in Harbison have an average cost of $411 which is $4,569 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Harbison.

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