
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the North College Place Neighborhood of Columbia, SC from $500 (12 Rentals)
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North College Place, Columbia, SC Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in North College Place?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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North College Place 1 Bedroom Apartments | $880 | $752 | $1,050 |
North College Place 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,182 | $918 | $1,499 |
North College Place 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,469 | $1,092 | $1,875 |
North College Place 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,699 | $1,699 | $1,699 |
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There are currently 12 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the North College Place Neighborhood of Columbia, SC.
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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 1 Bed unit found at Garden Lakes priced from $828. Gable Oaks Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $909. Here are the most affordable North College Place apartments for rent in Columbia, SC:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Garden Lakes | One Bed | 1BR,1BA | $828 |
Gable Oaks Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $909 |
Five Points Residential | 2 Bed 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $918 |
The Landings at Forest Acres | 2BR/1BA | 2BR,1BA | $1,007 |
Ravenwood Hills | 1 Bed | 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,050 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in North College Place, SC
As of July 12, 2025 the best value apartment in the North College Place area is the $1.22 price per square foot 3 Bedroom 2 Bath Model at The Cooper in the in the East Columbia neighborhood starting from $1,349. The second greatest value North College Place apartment is the 2BR/1BA Model at The Landings at Forest Acres starting at $1,007 with a $1.01 price per square foot in the East Columbia neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for North College Place apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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The Cooper | 3 Bedroom 2 Bath | 3BR,2BA | $1.22 |
The Landings at Forest Acres | 2BR/1BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.01 |
Gable Oaks Apartments | Three Bedrooms | 3BR,1BA | $1.38 |
Waters at Fairfield | 2 Bed / 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.46 |
Ravenwood Hills | 1 Bed | 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.31 |
Garden Lakes | One Bed | 1BR,1BA | $1.07 |
Five Points Residential | 2 Bed 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.45 |
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
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 North College Place Apartments
What is the price of a cheap apartment in North College Place?
The cheapest apartment in North College Place is Garden Lakes which is listed at $828, while the average apartment in North College Place costs $1,699.
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 16 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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