
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Lake Murray Neighborhood of Columbia, SC from $1,300 (6 Rentals)
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Lake Murray, Columbia, SC Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Lake Murray?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Lake Murray 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,834 | $1,315 | $3,841 |
Lake Murray 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,202 | $1,485 | $5,062 |
Lake Murray 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,385 | $1,660 | $5,635 |
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Cheapest Available Lake Murray Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Lake Murray area of Columbia, SC is a 1 Bed unit found at Palisades at Ballentine priced from $1,315. Grandview at Lake Murray has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,350. Here are the most affordable Lake Murray apartments for rent in Columbia, SC:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Palisades at Ballentine | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,315 |
Grandview at Lake Murray | The Richland | 1BR,1BA | $1,350 |
Station at Lake Murray | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,374 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Lake Murray, SC
As of June 29, 2025 the best value apartment in the Lake Murray area is the $1.59 price per square foot Dreher Model at The Residence at Marina Bay in the in the Lake Murray neighborhood starting from $2,255. The second greatest value Lake Murray apartment is the A1 Model at Station at Lake Murray starting at $1,374 with a $1.69 price per square foot in the Irmo neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Lake Murray apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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The Residence at Marina Bay | Dreher | 3BR,2BA | $1.59 |
Station at Lake Murray | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.69 |
The Overlook At Golden Hills Apartment Homes | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.78 |
Grandview at Lake Murray | The Richland Renovated | 1BR,1BA | $2.10 |
Palisades at Ballentine | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.78 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Lake Murray Apartments
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Lake Murray Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Lake Murray Apartment is $1,315 at Palisades at Ballentine.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Lake Murray Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Lake Murray is starting from $1,485 at Palisades at Ballentine.
What is the most affordable Lake Murray Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Lake Murray Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Grandview at Lake Murray and starts from $1,660.
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