
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Northeast Arcadia Lakes Neighborhood of Columbia, SC from $635 (181 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Northeast Arcadia Lakes area of Columbia.


Mill Run

Claire Tower

Springtree Apartments

Aria Lake Carolina

1004 Pine St, Unit A1

2815 Howell Ct

The Paddock Club

Greenbrier

Atrium Place
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Paces Run

Five Points Residential

200 Arbor Dr, Unit C

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The Landings at Forest Acres
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2508 Laurel St

Deerfield Run Apartments

1403-1407 McArthur Ave

Cornell Arms Apartments

Wyndham Pointe Apartments

Quail Run

Arrington Place Apartments

3626 Blossom St
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Hunter's Green

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The Carolinian

Palmetto Gardens

Waters at Fairfield

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Windsor Shores Apartments

22 Guernsey Dr

818-818.5-8185 Woodrow St

2920 Chatsworth Rd
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The Cooper

1718 Horseshoe Dr

1063 Prescott Rd

102 Marietta St

1321 Lofts

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Ravenwood Hills

Sage Pointe

Polo Commons

The Shores at Elders Pond
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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 | $1,532 | $800 | $2,225 |
| Northeast Arcadia Lakes 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,444 | $675 | $2,603 |
| Northeast Arcadia Lakes 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,628 | $850 | $3,563 |
| Northeast Arcadia Lakes 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,805 | $850 | $5,252 |
| Northeast Arcadia Lakes 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,648 | $1,267 | $1,929 |
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There are currently 181 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 Studio unit found at Springwood priced from $649. Mill Run has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $795. Here are the most affordable Northeast Arcadia Lakes apartments for rent in Columbia, SC:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Springwood | 0x1 | Studio,1BA | $649 |
| Mill Run | 1 x 1 Lexington | 1BR,1BA | $795 |
| Springtree Apartments | The Ayers | 1BR,1BA | $825 |
| Aria Lake Carolina | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $842 |
| Greenbrier | Camellia | 1BR,1BA | $869 |
| Pine Tree Apartments | Newly Renovated 1 Bed Apartments in Columbia SC | 1BR,1BA | $870 |
| Garden Lakes Apartments | 1BR1BA | 1BR,1BA | $872 |
| Tanglewood Apartments | 1BRx1BA | 1BR,1BA | $880 |
| Dira East | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $899 |
| Five Points Residential | 2 Bed 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $900 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Northeast Arcadia Lakes, SC
As of August 30, 2026 the best value apartment in the Northeast Arcadia Lakes area is the $1.03 price per square foot Unit 2203 Model at 308 Percival Rd in the in the East Columbia neighborhood starting from $1,395. The second greatest value Northeast Arcadia Lakes apartment is the 3X2 1222-1300 Model at Sage Pointe starting at $1,350 with a $1.04 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 308 Percival Rd | Unit 2203 | 3BR,2.5BA | $1.03 |
| Sage Pointe | 3X2 1222-1300 | 3BR,2BA | $1.04 |
| Quail Run | The Belmont | 2BR,2BA | $0.96 |
| Killian Terrace Apartments | 3 Bedroom | 3BR,2BA | $0.90 |
| Hunter's Green | 3 Beds, 2 baths | 3BR,2BA | $1.00 |
| The Cooper | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.07 |
| 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 | $0.89 |
| Tanglewood Apartments | 1BRx1BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.01 |
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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 $900.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Northeast Arcadia Lakes?
The cheapest apartment in Northeast Arcadia Lakes is Mill Run which is listed at $795, while the average apartment in Northeast Arcadia Lakes costs $1,485.
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 69 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 $234 which is $1,251 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Northeast Arcadia Lakes.
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