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

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Trenton Court
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Trenton Court

3427 Broad River RdColumbia, SC 29210
  • Utilities Included

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Raintree II
2 Bedroom Apartments

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113 Cricket Tree LnColumbia, SC 29210
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Harbison Gardens
2 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Harbison Gardens

401 Columbiana DrColumbia, SC 29212
property at 3609 Juneau Rd

$1,025 - $1,095

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3609 Juneau Rd

ColumbiaSC29210
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Lory of Harbison
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Lory of Harbison

100 Fairforest RdColumbia, SC 29212

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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 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Cypress RunStudio | 1 BathStudio,1BA$749
Autumn Ridge1 Bed 1 BathAutumn Ridge1BR,1BA$835
3430 East Apartments1 Bed / 1 Bath1BR,1BA$849
Retreat at St. AndrewsA11BR,1BA$849
Richland Terrace ApartmentsThe Florence1BR,1BA$915
Avenue at HarbisonAspen1BR,1BA$928
Ovation @35001x1 Classic1BR,1BA$950
Pine Grove Apartments2 Bedroom 1.5 Bath2BR,2BA$1,010
Creekside Apartments1/1R1BR,1BA$1,050
Alera West1 Bed, 1 Bath1BR,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Acasa Windridge Townhomes2 Bedroom, 2.5 Bath2BR,2.5BA$1.13
Gleneagle Apartment Homes2 Bed / 2 Bath - Deluxe2BR,2BA$1.12
The Farrington2A2BR,1.5BA$1.10
Retreat at St. AndrewsC13BR,1.5BA$1.17
Pine Grove Apartments2 Bedroom 1.5 Bath2BR,2BA$0.95
Lory of HarbisonBirchwood1BR,1BA$1.11
3430 East Apartments2 Beds / 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.09
Cypress Run2 Beds | 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.28
Ovation @35001x1 Renovated1BR,1BA$1.24
Richland Terrace ApartmentsThe Lexington1BR,1.5BA$1.27

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Harbison, Columbia, SC

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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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