Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Main Street District Columbia, SC from $800 (27 Rentals)

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Berry Building
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Berry Building

1600-1608 Main StColumbia, SC 29201
  • Utilities Included

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1814 Greene St

ColumbiaSC29201
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Tapp's Building
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Tapp's Building

1644 Main StColumbia, SC 29201
  • Utilities Included

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Hampton House
1 Bedroom Apartments

Hampton House

1800 Senate StColumbia, SC 29201
Student Housing
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Main Street District, Columbia, SC Local Guide

Cheapest Available Main Street District Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Main Street District area of Columbia, SC is a 1 Bed unit found at Lofts at Lourie's priced from $1,032. Main Street Living has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,088. Here are the most affordable Main Street District apartments for rent in Columbia, SC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Lofts at Lourie's1 bedroom 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,032
Main Street LivingBarringer: 1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,088
Hub Columbia4x34BR,3BA$1,090
The BabcockSuite 602/604/605/607/608/610/611/ 6121BR,1BA$1,100
Cornell Arms ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,150
The Palms on MainStudio1BR,1BA$1,154
1321 Lofts1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,169
The Land Bank Loft ApartmentsThe Beax-ArtsStudio,1BA$1,229
Elmwood Lofts1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,250
The Carolinian2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1,250

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Main Street District, SC

As of December 03, 2025 the best value apartment in the Main Street District area is the $1.91 price per square foot 3G Model at The Lady in the in the Waverly neighborhood starting from $2,999. The second greatest value Main Street District apartment is the 4x4 Oasis Model at Hub Columbia starting at $1,249 with a $0.89 price per square foot in the Waverly neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Main Street District apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Lady3G2BR,2BA$1.91
Hub Columbia4x4 Oasis4BR,4BA$0.89
Vista Commons ApartmentsThe Avery with balcony3BR,2BA$1.83
Vista LoftsCayce2BR,2BA$1.69
Senate PlazaTwo Bedroom2BR,1.5BA$1.67
Main Street LivingBarringer: 2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.66
1321 Lofts2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.96
The Carolinian2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.39
Elmwood Lofts1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.43
The BabcockSuite 602/604/605/607/608/610/611/ 6121BR,1BA$1.87

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Main Street District, Columbia, SC

Ranked #45

Among cities in South Carolina for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around the Main Street District Neighborhood in Columbia, SC

Walk Score®

78 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

56 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

55 / 100

Good Transit

Many nearby public transportation options

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Main Street District Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Main Street District?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Main Street District is under $1,250.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Main Street District?

The cheapest apartment in Main Street District is Lofts at Lourie's which is listed at $1,032, while the average apartment in Main Street District costs $1,903.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Main Street District?

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 3 regular apartments in Main Street District that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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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Renting with Roommates: Realistic Expectations for Shared Lease

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Given the high costs for housing, I have found that many people are looking for a roommate to share expenses. These arrangements can increase opportunities for more desirable and larger spaces.

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Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Back in the day when I rented one of my first apartments, the property didn’t even have laundry in the building. Now, rental properties are often competing against each other to provide the best amenities.

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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Everything is a negotiation in real estate! 

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The Rental Move-In Inspection Checklist: A Guide for Renters

Written by: Trey Huguley

The move-in inspection checklist is a crucial tool for both tenants and landlords. This checklist, provided by the team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com, helps document the condition of an apartment at the time of move-in.