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Lake Carolina, Columbia, SC Local Guide

Cheapest Available Lake Carolina Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Lake Carolina area of Columbia, SC is a 1 Bed unit found at Aria Lake Carolina priced from $842. Rice Terrace Apartments and Townhomes has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,215. Here are the most affordable Lake Carolina apartments for rent in Columbia, SC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Aria Lake Carolina1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$842
Rice Terrace Apartments and TownhomesThe Allen Garden1BR,1BA$1,215
Town Center at Lake CarolinaA1 - Dogwood - One Bedroom, One Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,250

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Lake Carolina, SC

As of July 31, 2026 the best value apartment in the Lake Carolina area is the $0.89 price per square foot 1 Bedroom 1 Bath Model at Aria Lake Carolina in the in the The Summit neighborhood starting from $842. The second greatest value Lake Carolina apartment is the The Allen Garden Model at Rice Terrace Apartments and Townhomes starting at $1,215 with a $1.52 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$0.89
Rice Terrace Apartments and TownhomesThe Allen Garden1BR,1BA$1.52
Town Center at Lake CarolinaA2 - Azalea - One Bedroom, One Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.64

Don't Settle: How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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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 $842 to $1,979. There are also 15 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Lake Carolina ranging from $1,739 to $3,800.

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 $1,739 to $3,800 with an average monthly rent of $2,591.

Expert Rental Resources

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Local Expert's Top 8: Affordable Columbia, SC Neighborhoods for Quality Living

Written by: Kama Offenberger

I'm Kama, the ApartmentHomeLiving.com Local Expert for Columbia, South Carolina.

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Rent According to Income: A Look at Income-Restricted Rentals

Written by: Robin Stewart

The idea of affordable housing can be subjective. Every individual is in a different place financially and vocationally. What one may easily afford could be a struggle for someone else.

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First Apartment Regrets: Real Renters Share What They'd Do Differently

Written by: Robin Stewart

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Renters Insurance 101: What It Is, What It Covers, and Why You Need It

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