
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Northeast Arcadia Lakes Neighborhood of Columbia, SC from $600 (141 Rentals)
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Silver Station

Towers at Forest Acres

Killian Terrace Apartments

Aria Lake Carolina

Claire Tower

2223-2225 Greene St

4300-14302 Wentworth Dr

Springwood

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Colonel Bluffs

Tanglewood

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Garden Lakes

Paces Run

Dira East

Five Points Residential
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2322 Two Notch Rd

Quail Run

The Landings at Forest Acres

Mill Run

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2628 Parkwood Dr

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Hunter's Green

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3232 Brookwood Ct

901 Ashley St

1736 Columbia College Dr

Waters at Fairfield

Atrium Place
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1522 Columbia College Dr

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Northeast Arcadia Lakes, Columbia, SC Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Northeast Arcadia Lakes?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northeast Arcadia Lakes Studio Apartments | $1,062 | $800 | $2,005 |
| Northeast Arcadia Lakes 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,383 | $675 | $2,585 |
| Northeast Arcadia Lakes 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,582 | $799 | $3,240 |
| Northeast Arcadia Lakes 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,821 | $950 | $5,169 |
| Northeast Arcadia Lakes 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,770 | $1,267 | $4,734 |
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There are currently 141 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Northeast Arcadia Lakes Neighborhood of Columbia, SC.
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Cheapest Available Northeast Arcadia Lakes Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Northeast Arcadia Lakes area of Columbia, SC is a 1 Bed unit found at Silver Station priced from $769. Mill Run has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $798. Here are the most affordable Northeast Arcadia Lakes apartments for rent in Columbia, SC:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Silver Station | 1 x 1 | 1BR,1BA | $769 |
| Mill Run | 1 x 1 | 1BR,1BA | $798 |
| Aria Lake Carolina | 2 Bedrooms 2 Baths | 2BR,2BA | $799 |
| Towers at Forest Acres | 1C - 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $803 |
| Springwood | 0x1 | Studio,1BA | $850 |
| Greenbrier | Azalea | 1BR,1BA | $869 |
| The Fairways | 1 Bed, 1 Bath A (80% Income Restricted) | 1BR,1BA | $869 |
| The Paddock Club | 1 Bed, 1 Bath B (50% Income Restricted) | 1BR,1BA | $869 |
| Pine Tree Apartments | Join the Waitlist – Newly Renovated 1 Bed Apart... | 1BR,1BA | $870 |
| Colonel Bluffs | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $873 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Northeast Arcadia Lakes, SC
As of April 10, 2026 the best value apartment in the Northeast Arcadia Lakes area is the $1.04 price per square foot 3X2 1222-1300 Model at Sage Pointe in the in the Leesburg neighborhood starting from $1,350. The second greatest value Northeast Arcadia Lakes apartment is the 3 Beds, 2 baths Model at Hunter's Green starting at $1,200 with a $1.00 price per square foot in the Leesburg neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Northeast Arcadia Lakes apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sage Pointe | 3X2 1222-1300 | 3BR,2BA | $1.04 |
| Hunter's Green | 3 Beds, 2 baths | 3BR,2BA | $1.00 |
| Wyndham Pointe Apartments | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.08 |
| Deerfield Run Apartments | 2 Beds, 2 baths | 2BR,2BA | $0.95 |
| Pine Tree Apartments | Spacious 2-Bedroom Apartments Now Leasing – $92... | 2BR,1BA | $1.03 |
| Aria Lake Carolina | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $0.92 |
| Tanglewood | 1BRx1BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.01 |
| The Paddock Club | 1 Bed, 1 Bath B (50% Income Restricted) | 1BR,1BA | $1.01 |
| Silver Station | 1 x 1 | 1BR,1BA | $0.96 |
| Mill Run | 1 x 1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.06 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Northeast Arcadia Lakes Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Northeast Arcadia Lakes?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Northeast Arcadia Lakes is under $873.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Northeast Arcadia Lakes?
The cheapest apartment in Northeast Arcadia Lakes is Silver Station which is listed at $769, while the average apartment in Northeast Arcadia Lakes costs $2,464.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Northeast Arcadia Lakes?
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 55 regular apartments in Northeast Arcadia Lakes that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Northeast Arcadia Lakes?
Cheap apartments in Northeast Arcadia Lakes have an average cost of $216 which is $2,248 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Northeast Arcadia Lakes.
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