
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Main Street District Columbia, SC from $700 (17 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Main Street District area of Columbia.


Claire Tower

Lofts at Lourie's

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1413 Cherokee St

1321 Lofts
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Main Street District, Columbia, SC Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Main Street District?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main Street District Studio Apartments | $1,199 | $750 | $1,936 |
| Main Street District 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,547 | $900 | $2,391 |
| Main Street District 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,965 | $1,100 | $2,875 |
| Main Street District 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,808 | $2,100 | $3,849 |
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There are currently 17 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Main Street District Neighborhood of Columbia, SC.
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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. Hub Columbia has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 4 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,090. Here are the most affordable Main Street District apartments for rent in Columbia, SC:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lofts at Lourie's | 1 bedroom 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,032 |
| Hub Columbia | 4x3 | 4BR,3BA | $1,090 |
| 1321 Lofts | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,113 |
| The Land Bank Loft Apartments | The Moderne | Studio,1BA | $1,129 |
| Berry Building | Barringer: Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,139 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Main Street District, SC
As of March 11, 2026 the best value apartment in the Main Street District area is the $0.89 price per square foot 4x4 Oasis Model at Hub Columbia in the in the Waverly neighborhood starting from $1,249. The second greatest value Main Street District apartment is the Cayce Model at Vista Lofts starting at $1,977 with a $1.69 price per square foot in the Eva P. Trezevant neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Main Street District apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hub Columbia | 4x4 Oasis | 4BR,4BA | $0.89 |
| Vista Lofts | Cayce | 2BR,2BA | $1.69 |
| The Palms on Main | 2A | 2BR,2BA | $2.11 |
| Tapp's Building | Tapps: 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.32 |
| Lofts at Lourie's | 2 bedroom 1 bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.91 |
| 1413 Cherokee St | 1413 Cherokee St | 2BR,1BA | $1.13 |
| Kress Building | Kress: 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.69 |
| The Carolinian | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.39 |
| Elmwood Lofts | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.37 |
| The Babcock | Suite 009 | 1BR,1BA | $1.98 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleMain Street District, Columbia, SC
Ranked #53
Among cities in South Carolina for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
2.5Pet Friendly
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 $2,350.
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 2 regular apartments in Main Street District that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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