Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Main Street District Columbia, SC from $800 (28 Rentals)

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Berry Building
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Berry Building

1217 Taylor StColumbia, SC 29201
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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
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1218 Gregg St

ColumbiaSC29201
property at 1216 Gregg St

1216 Gregg St

ColumbiaSC29201
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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 Studio unit found at The Carolinian priced from $825. Cornell Arms Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $950. Here are the most affordable Main Street District apartments for rent in Columbia, SC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The CarolinianStudioStudio,1BA$825
Cornell Arms ApartmentsStudio One BedroomStudio,1BA$950
Hub Columbia4x3 C4BR,3BA$995
Lofts at Lourie's1 bedroom 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,040
Main Street LivingBarringer: StudioStudio,1BA$1,100
1321 Lofts1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,169
The BabcockSuite 119/219/319/4191BR,1BA$1,295
The Palms on Main1B1BR,1BA$1,297
Senate PlazaFurnished StudioStudio,1BA$1,350
The Lady10GStudio,1BA$1,369

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Main Street District, SC

As of June 09, 2025 the best value apartment in the Main Street District area is the $1.76 price per square foot Congaree Model at Advenir at One Eleven in the in the Springdale neighborhood starting from $2,015. The second greatest value Main Street District apartment is the Yucca Model at The Palms 1101 starting at $2,678 with a $2.47 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Advenir at One ElevenCongaree2BR,2BA$1.76
The Palms 1101Yucca2BR,2BA$2.47
Elmwood Lofts2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom2BR,2BA$1.40
1321 Lofts2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.85
Indigo at BrickworksSanders1BR,1BA$2.01
Lofts at Lourie's1 bedroom 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.36
ClaussensLoftStudio ,1.5BA$2.19
The Palms on Main1B1BR,1BA$2.24
The BabcockSuite 119/219/319/4191BR,1BA$2.38
The CarolinianStudioStudio ,1BA$2.06

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Main Street District, Columbia, SC

Ranked #73

Among neighborhoods in Columbia, SC for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.0
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 the Cheapest Studio apartment in Main Street District?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Main Street District is at The Carolinian listed at $825.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Main Street District Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Main Street District Apartment is $1,040 at Lofts at Lourie's.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Main Street District Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Main Street District is starting from $1,300 at Cornell Arms Apartments.

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