Cheap Apartments for Rent in the North College Place Neighborhood of Columbia, SC from $500 (5 Rentals)

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Veranda at North Main
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Veranda at North Main

3700 N Main StColumbia, SC 29203
Senior Living
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Mauldin Village
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Mauldin Village

5418 Mauldin AveColumbia, SC 29203
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Cheapest Available North College Place Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the North College Place area of Columbia, SC is a 2 Beds unit found at Five Points Residential priced from $900. Pine Tree Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $925. Here are the most affordable North College Place apartments for rent in Columbia, SC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Five Points Residential2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$900
Pine Tree Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$925
Gable Oaks ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$949

Best Value Apartments for Rent in North College Place, SC

As of November 14, 2025 the best value apartment in the North College Place area is the $1.17 price per square foot 4 Bedroom 3 Bath Model at The Cooper in the in the East Columbia neighborhood starting from $1,699. The second greatest value North College Place apartment is the 2 Bedroom 1 Bath Model at Pine Tree Apartments starting at $925 with a $0.94 price per square foot in the Lincolnshire neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for North College Place apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Cooper4 Bedroom 3 Bath4BR,3BA$1.17
Pine Tree Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$0.94
Columbia Rising2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.08
Gable Oaks ApartmentsThree Bedrooms3BR,1BA$1.36
Waters at Fairfield2 Bed / 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.28
Ravenwood Hills1 bed/1 bath1BR,1BA$1.37
Five Points Residential2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.42
3415 Piedmont Ave, Unit B3415 Piedmont Ave2BR,1BA$1.71

Getting Around the North College Place Neighborhood in Columbia, SC

Walk Score®

52 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

40 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

34 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap North College Place Apartments

What types of apartments are the cheapest in North College Place?

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 20 regular apartments in North College Place that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

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