Cheap Homes for Rent in the Main Street District Columbia, SC from $950 (8 Rentals)

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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 Elmwood Lofts priced from $920. The Carolinian has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,001. Here are the most affordable Main Street District apartments for rent in Columbia, SC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Elmwood Lofts55+ Income-Restricted StudioStudio,1BA$920
The Carolinian1 Bedroon 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,001
Hub Columbia4x34BR,3BA$1,070

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Main Street District, SC

As of August 24, 2026 the best value apartment in the Main Street District area is the $1.15 price per square foot 2x2 Model at Hub Columbia in the in the Waverly neighborhood starting from $1,219. The second greatest value Main Street District apartment is the 2 bedroom 1 bath Model at Lofts at Lourie's starting at $1,913 with a $1.91 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.
Hub Columbia2x22BR,2BA$1.15
Lofts at Lourie's2 bedroom 1 bath2BR,1BA$1.91
1906 Greene St, Unit 1906 Greene St1906 Greene St2BR,1BA$1.30
Elmwood Lofts2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom2BR,2BA$1.65
1808 Greene St1808 Greene St2BR,1BA$1.70
Kress BuildingKress: 1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.77
1321 Lofts2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$2.02
Cornell Arms ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.59
The Carolinian1 Bedroon 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.43
Hampton House1 Bedroom with Balcony1BR,1BA$2.23

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Main Street District, Columbia, SC

Ranked #42

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

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2.5
Pet Friendly

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Frequently Asked Questions about Main Street District

What type of rentals are currently available in Main Street District?

There are currently 76 Apartments for Rent in Main Street District, SC with pricing that ranges from $800 to $3,563. There are also 18 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Main Street District ranging from $950 to $4,360.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Main Street District?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Main Street District ranges from $950 to $4,360 with an average monthly rent of $2,426.

Expert Rental Resources

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Local Expert's Top 8: Affordable Columbia, SC Neighborhoods for Quality Living

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I'm Kama, the ApartmentHomeLiving.com Local Expert for Columbia, South Carolina.

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Rent According to Income: A Look at Income-Restricted Rentals

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The idea of affordable housing can be subjective. Every individual is in a different place financially and vocationally. What one may easily afford could be a struggle for someone else.

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Practical Tips for Renters: How to Identify a Great Rental and Avoid Red Flags

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