Cheap Homes for Rent in Lake Carolina Neighborhood of Columbia, SC from $1,600 (10 Rentals)

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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. The Shores at Elders Pond has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,130. Here are the most affordable Lake Carolina apartments for rent in Columbia, SC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Aria Lake Carolina2 Bedrooms 2 Baths2BR,2BA$799
The Shores at Elders PondRussell SR1BR,1BA$1,130
Town Center at Lake CarolinaA1 - Dogwood - One Bedroom, One Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,249

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Lake Carolina, SC

As of April 28, 2026 the best value apartment in the Lake Carolina area is the $0.92 price per square foot 1 Bedroom 1 Bath Model at Aria Lake Carolina in the in the The Summit neighborhood starting from $869. The second greatest value Lake Carolina apartment is the Russell SR Model at The Shores at Elders Pond starting at $1,130 with a $1.39 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Aria Lake Carolina1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$0.92
The Shores at Elders PondRussell SR1BR,1BA$1.39
Rice Terrace Apartments and TownhomesThe Allen Garden1BR,1BA$1.66
Town Center at Lake CarolinaA2 - Azalea - One Bedroom, One Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.64
Comet RichlandBeech1BR,1BA$1.90

Frequently Asked Questions about Lake Carolina

What type of rentals are currently available in Lake Carolina?

There are currently 8 Apartments for Rent in Lake Carolina, SC with pricing that ranges from $787 to $5,169. There are also 22 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Lake Carolina ranging from $1,699 to $4,200.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Lake Carolina?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Lake Carolina ranges from $1,699 to $4,200 with an average monthly rent of $2,658.

Expert Rental Resources

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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