Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Hopkins Suburban Neighborhood of Columbia, SC from $595 (60 Rentals)

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property at 30 Acme St
$1,100

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Base Rent$1,100
Total Monthly Price$1,100
3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
Available Oct 1
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30 Acme St

ColumbiaSC29201
property at 629 Kentucky St
$1,150

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Base Rent$1,150
Total Monthly Price$1,150
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent
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629 Kentucky St, Unit B

629 Kentucky St
ColumbiaSC29201
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property at 38 Kingsgate Dr
$1,350

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Base Rent$1,350
Total Monthly Price$1,350
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
Available Oct 1
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38 Kingsgate Dr

ColumbiaSC29205
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Timberlane Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Timberlane Apartments

3610 Timberlane DrColumbia, SC 29205
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Barkoot Apartments
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Barkoot Apartments

4679 Fort Jackson BlvdColumbia, SC 29209
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Spring Lake
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Spring Lake

7645 Garners Ferry RdColumbia, SC 29209

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530 Deerwood St
2 Bedroom Apartments

530 Deerwood St

530 Deerwood StColumbia, SC 29205

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Harbour Landing
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Harbour Landing

514 Spindrift LnColumbia, SC 29209
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Cedar Crossing
2 Bedroom Apartments

Cedar Crossing

350 Byron RdColumbia, SC 29209
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2411 Blossom St
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

2411 Blossom St

2411 Blossom StColumbia, SC 29205
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elmtree1401a
3 Bedroom Apartments

elmtree1401a

1401 Elmtree RdColumbia, SC 29209

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Hopkins Suburban, Columbia, SC Local Guide

Cheapest Available Hopkins Suburban Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Hopkins Suburban area of Columbia, SC is a 4 Beds unit found at 21 Oaks priced from $680. Colonial Pointe Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $899. Here are the most affordable Hopkins Suburban apartments for rent in Columbia, SC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
21 OaksD1 - Premium4BR, 2BA$680
Colonial Pointe ApartmentsStudio1BR, 1BA$899
Arbor Landing Apartments1 Bed/1 Bath1BR, 1BA$899
Capri ApartmentsStudioStudio, 1BA$925
Plowden Place Apartments2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR, 1BA$925
Rosewood Gardens1 Bedroom 1 Bath Renovated1BR, 1BA$975
Hampton Courts Apartments2 Bed, 2 Bath A (50% Income Restricted)2BR, 2BA$1,040
Deer Meadow Village1 Bedroom (Sunroom Optional)1BR, 1BA$1,049
530 Deerwood St2BR/1.0BA2BR, 1BA$1,075
Villager Apartments2 Bed 1 Bath2BR, 1BA$1,150

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Hopkins Suburban, SC

As of September 25, 2026 the best value apartment in the Hopkins Suburban area is the $0.59 price per square foot 2 Bedroom, 2.5 Bathroom Model at Redpoint Columbia in the Knollwood neighborhood starting from $749. The second greatest value Hopkins Suburban apartment is the Two Bedrooms Model at Carriage Place in the East Columbia neighborhood starting at $1,425 with a $1.26 price per square foot. Here is today’s list of the best values for Hopkins Suburban apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Redpoint Columbia2 Bedroom, 2.5 Bathroom2BR, 2BA$0.59
Carriage PlaceTwo Bedrooms2BR, 2BA$1.26
21 OaksC13BR, 3BA$0.69
elmtree1401a3BR/2.0BA3BR, 2BA$1.14
Whispering Pines2 Bed 1.5 Bath-Renovated2BR, 1.5BA$1.23
Hampton Greene Apartment HomesTwo Bedroom2BR, 2BA$1.46
Plowden Place Apartments2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR, 1BA$1.07
Arbor Landing Apartments1 Bed/1 Bath1BR, 1BA$1.06
Deer Meadow Village1 Bedroom (Sunroom Optional)1BR, 1BA$1.36
Rosewood Gardens1 Bedroom 1 Bath Renovated1BR, 1BA$1.34

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of neighborhoods, areas, and rental properties across South Carolina including Hopkins Suburban, Columbia, and the greater Columbia area. Lifestyle Ratings show you the best fit for your needs and interests. This takes in many factors including searching for the best amenities, and the best outdoor access, features that make it easier to raise kids, raising pets, transit options, and other valuable search options. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Hopkins Suburban Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Hopkins Suburban?

The cheapest apartment in Hopkins Suburban is Colonial Pointe Apartments which is listed at $899, while the average apartment in Hopkins Suburban costs $1,425.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Hopkins Suburban?

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 21 regular apartments in Hopkins Suburban 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 Hopkins Suburban?

Cheap apartments in Hopkins Suburban have an average cost of $545 which is $880 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Hopkins Suburban.

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