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property at 1814 Greene St

1814 Greene St

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property at 1218 Gregg St

1218 Gregg St

ColumbiaSC29201

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
Lofts at Lourie's1 bedroom 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,032

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Main Street District, SC

As of July 29, 2025 the best value apartment in the Main Street District area is the $2.11 price per square foot Cascade Model at The Palms 1101 in the in the Eva P. Trezevant neighborhood starting from $2,446. The second greatest value Main Street District apartment is the Suite 225/325/425 Model at The Babcock starting at $1,953 with a $1.81 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 Palms 1101Cascade2BR,2BA$2.11
The BabcockSuite 225/325/4252BR,2BA$1.81
Lofts at Lourie's2 bedroom 1 bath2BR,1BA$1.91
1321 Lofts2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.85
Elmwood Lofts1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.54
The Lady10A1BR,1BA$2.15
ClaussensLoftStudio ,1.5BA$2.19
Hampton House1 Bedroom with Balcony1BR,1BA$2.15
The CarolinianStudioStudio ,1BA$2.06
Cornell Arms ApartmentsStudio One BedroomStudio ,1BA$2.60

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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 72 Apartments for Rent in Main Street District, SC with pricing that ranges from $800 to $5,724. There are also 17 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Main Street District ranging from $950 to $6,600.

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 $6,600 with an average monthly rent of $2,490.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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Roommate Matching: Finding the Right Fit and Avoiding Pitfalls

Written by: Cheryl Bowman

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The Art of the Rental Viewing: What to look for during a property tour

Written by: Marie Brown

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Know Your Budget: Calculating What You Can Realistically Afford When Renting

Written by: Lauren Harrington

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Written by: Bobbi Jackson

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