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Columbia, SC Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Columbia, SC

Pricing Updated: 07/30/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Columbia, SC area range in price from $571 to $8,440 with an overall median price of $2,324. The three Columbia neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Lincolnshire at $800, Arthurtown at $599, and Byrneswood at $752. 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$1,174$80018
Arthurtown$1,317$59990
Byrneswood$1,358$75291
Cabb Island$1,358$75225
College Place$1,358$75224
Woodfield$1,369$79997
Harbison$1,374$57185
Lake Carolina$1,385$7898
Fort Jackson$1,405$799182
Whitehall$1,415$80552

Cheapest Available Columbia Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Columbia, SC is a 1 Bed unit found at Acasa Prosper Fairways in the Skyland Estates neighborhood priced from $700. Rivers Edge at Carolina Stadium in the Arthurtown neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 3 Beds apartment currently listed from $770. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Columbia apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Acasa Prosper Fairways1X1_6781BR,1BA$700
Rivers Edge at Carolina StadiumThe Savannah- Standard Unfurnished - By The Bedspa3BR,2BA$770
Park SC1 bed 1 bath A21BR,1BA$784
Colonial Pointe ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$799
Dira East Apartments1BR 1BTH1BR,1BA$799
Autumn Ridge1 Bed 1 BathAutumn Ridge1BR,1BA$805
Cypress RunStudio | 1 BathStudio,1BA$820
Grove at St. AndrewsA11BR,1BA$824
The CarolinianStudioStudio,1BA$825
Garden LakesOne Bed1BR,1BA$828

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Columbia, SC

As of July 30, 2025 the best value apartment in the Columbia area is the $0.57 price per square foot Townhomes Model at Pulaski Square Townhomes in the in the Eva P. Trezevant neighborhood starting from $999. The second greatest value Columbia apartment is the 3BR 2.5BTH Model at Dira East Apartments starting at $1,249 with a $0.93 price per square foot in the Woodfield 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.
Pulaski Square TownhomesTownhomes3BR,3BA$0.57
Dira East Apartments3BR 2.5BTH3BR,2.5BA$0.93
Richland Terrace ApartmentsThe St. Andrew3BR,2BA$0.87
Wyndham Pointe Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$0.90
Hunter's Green3 Beds, 2 baths3BR,2BA$1.00
Colonel Bluffs3 Bedroom3BR,2BA$0.89
Acasa River Crest3x2.5_11963BR,2.5BA$0.87
Pine Grove Apartments2 Bedroom 1.5 Bath2BR,2BA$0.93
Deerfield Run Apartments2 Beds, 2 baths2BR,2BA$0.93
3430 East Apartments2 Beds / 1 Bath2BR,1BA$0.99

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Frequently Asked Questions about Columbia

What type of rentals are currently available in Columbia?

There are currently 623 Apartments for Rent in Columbia, SC with pricing that ranges from $571 to $8,526. There are also 509 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Columbia ranging from $825 to $9,900.

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 $825 to $9,900 with an average monthly rent of $3,224.

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 $629 to $8,439, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,025 to $4,750. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,100 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $599.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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Cash or credit? Understanding the Importance of Credit Score in Real Estate and Renting

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Roommate Matching: Finding the Right Fit and Avoiding Pitfalls

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The Art of the Rental Viewing: What to look for during a property tour

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You’ve scrolled through countless listings, walked through a blur of rentals, and finally found what feels like the one. The pictures? Fantastic. The neighborhood seems just right.

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