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property at 1600 Park Cir

$850 - $1,600

Studio To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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1600 Park Cir

ColumbiaSC29201
property at 2308 Pendleton St

$950

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4 Bedroom, 2.5 Bath Home for Rent

Available May 1

2308 Pendleton St

ColumbiaSC29205

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property at 1208 Bush River Rd

$1,100

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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1208 Bush River Rd

ColumbiaSC29210

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Columbia, SC Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Columbia, SC

Pricing Updated: 03/15/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Columbia, SC area range in price from $401 to $24,311 with an overall median price of $6,010. The three Columbia neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Lincolnshire at $805, Belmont at $752, and Arthurtown at $629. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Columbia Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Lincolnshire$1,203$80525
Belmont$1,267$75232
Arthurtown$1,316$62997
Cabb Island$1,345$75235
College Place$1,345$75235
Eau Claire$1,345$75250
Springdale$1,399$90033
Byrneswood$1,450$75296
Earlewood$1,450$401172
Hyatt Park$1,450$401107

Cheapest Available Columbia Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Columbia, SC is a Studio unit found at Siegel Select Columbia in the Skyland Estates neighborhood priced from $401. Towers at Forest Acres in the East Columbia neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $789. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Columbia apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Siegel Select ColumbiaStudio - Weekly RateStudio,1BA$401
Towers at Forest Acres0B - StudioStudio,1BA$789
Cypress RunStudio | 1 BathStudio,1BA$790
Aria Lake Carolina2 Bedrooms 2 Baths2BR,2BA$799
Pine Tree ApartmentsJoin the Waitlist – Newly Renovated 1 Bed Apart...1BR,1BA$805
Grove at St. AndrewsA11BR,1BA$824
Autumn Ridge1 Bed 1 BathAutumn Ridge1BR,1BA$835
Colonial Pointe ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$849
3430 East Apartments1 Bed / 1 Bath1BR,1BA$849
Retreat at St. AndrewsA11BR,1BA$849

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Columbia, SC

As of March 15, 2026 the best value apartment in the Columbia area is the $0.94 price per square foot 3 Bed 2.5 Bath (TH)Woodland Village Apartments Model at Woodland Village Apartments in the in the Irmo neighborhood starting from $1,500. The second greatest value Columbia apartment is the 4x4 Oasis Model at Hub Columbia starting at $1,260 with a $0.90 price per square foot in the Waverly neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Columbia apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Woodland Village Apartments3 Bed 2.5 Bath (TH)Woodland Village Apartments3BR,2.5BA$0.94
Hub Columbia4x4 Oasis4BR,4BA$0.90
Benton CrossingThree Bedroom3BR,2BA$0.95
21 OaksD14BR,2BA$0.59
Elmtree Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.00
Pine Grove Apartments2 Bedroom 1.5 Bath2BR,2BA$0.95
Deerfield Run Apartments2 Beds, 2 baths2BR,2BA$0.95
Aria Lake Carolina1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$0.92
Pine Tree ApartmentsJoin the Waitlist – Newly Renovated 1 Bed Apart...1BR,1BA$0.95
Siegel Select ColumbiaStudio - Weekly RateStudio ,1BA$0.89

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Frequently Asked Questions about Columbia

What type of rentals are currently available in Columbia?

There are currently 618 Apartments for Rent in Columbia, SC with pricing that ranges from $401 to $24,311. There are also 576 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Columbia ranging from $700 to $8,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Columbia?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Columbia ranges from $700 to $8,000 with an average monthly rent of $2,689.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Columbia?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Columbia range from $699 to $6,813, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $950 to $3,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $950 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $530.

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