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$1,269 - $2,0501 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Town Center at Lake Carolina
20 Helton DrColumbia, SC 29229
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Lake Carolina Neighborhood of Columbia, SC from $700 (5 Rentals)
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The Shores at Elders Pond
4500 Hardscrabble RdColumbia, SC 29229
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$799 - $1,6411 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Aria Lake Carolina
4920 Hard Scrabble RdColumbia, SC 29229
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$787 - $1,3161 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Killian Terrace Apartments
508 Longtown RdColumbia, SC 29229
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$1,246 - $3,0251 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Rice Terrace Apartments and Townhomes
100 Rice Terrace CirColumbia, SC 29229
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Lake Carolina, Columbia, SC Local Guide
How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Lake Carolina?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Carolina 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,373 | $787 | $1,525 |
| Lake Carolina 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,532 | $799 | $1,915 |
| Lake Carolina 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,675 | $1,075 | $4,435 |
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Cheapest Available Lake Carolina Apartments for Rent
The cheapest available apartment rental in the Lake Carolina area of Columbia, SC is a 2 Beds unit found at Aria Lake Carolina priced from $799. Killian Terrace Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 3 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,075. Here are the most affordable Lake Carolina apartments for rent in Columbia, SC:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aria Lake Carolina | 2 Bedrooms 2 Baths | 2BR,2BA | $799 |
| Killian Terrace Apartments | 3 Bedroom | 3BR,2BA | $1,075 |
| Town Center at Lake Carolina | A1 - Dogwood - One Bedroom, One Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,282 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Lake Carolina, SC
As of June 12, 2026 the best value apartment in the Lake Carolina area is the $0.90 price per square foot 3 Bedroom Model at Killian Terrace Apartments in the in the Spring Valley neighborhood starting from $1,075. The second greatest value Lake Carolina apartment is the The Benedict Garden Model at Rice Terrace Apartments and Townhomes starting at $1,389 with a $1.28 price per square foot in the Spring Valley neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Lake Carolina apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Killian Terrace Apartments | 3 Bedroom | 3BR,2BA | $0.90 |
| Rice Terrace Apartments and Townhomes | The Benedict Garden | 2BR,2BA | $1.28 |
| Aria Lake Carolina | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $0.92 |
| Town Center at Lake Carolina | A1 - Dogwood - One Bedroom, One Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.56 |
| Comet Richland | Beech | 1BR,1BA | $1.94 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Lake Carolina Apartments
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Lake Carolina?
The cheapest apartment in Lake Carolina is Aria Lake Carolina which is listed at $869, while the average apartment in Lake Carolina costs $1,623.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Lake Carolina?
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 1 regular apartments in Lake Carolina 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 Lake Carolina?
Cheap apartments in Lake Carolina have an average cost of $342 which is $1,281 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Lake Carolina.
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