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| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Murray 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,468 | $1,210 | $2,000 |
| Lake Murray 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,688 | $1,380 | $2,330 |
| Lake Murray 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,029 | $1,640 | $2,540 |
The cheapest available apartment rental in the Lake Murray area of Columbia, SC is a 1 Bed unit found at Grandview at Lake Murray priced from $1,210. Palisades at Ballentine has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,265. Here are the most affordable Lake Murray apartments for rent in Columbia, SC:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grandview at Lake Murray | The Richland | 1BR,1BA | $1,210 |
| Palisades at Ballentine | The Katherine | 1BR,1BA | $1,265 |
| The Overlook At Golden Hills Apartment Homes | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,340 |
As of February 25, 2026 the best value apartment in the Lake Murray area is the $1.62 price per square foot Saluda Model at Residence at Marina Bay in the in the Lake Murray neighborhood starting from $2,030. The second greatest value Lake Murray apartment is the A1 Model at Station at Lake Murray starting at $1,443 with a $1.64 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residence at Marina Bay | Saluda | 2BR,2BA | $1.62 |
| Station at Lake Murray | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.64 |
| The Overlook At Golden Hills Apartment Homes | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.70 |
| Grandview at Lake Murray | The Richland Renovated | 1BR,1BA | $1.71 |
| Palisades at Ballentine | The Katherine | 1BR,1BA | $1.71 |
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The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Lake Murray Apartment is $1,210 at Grandview at Lake Murray.
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Lake Murray is starting from $1,380 at The Overlook At Golden Hills Apartment Homes.
The best deal on a cheap Lake Murray Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at The Overlook At Golden Hills Apartment Homes and starts from $1,635.
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