
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Northwest Columbia Neighborhood of Columbia, SC from $1,000 (11 Rentals)
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401 Columbiana Dr

Avenue at Harbison

West Winds Townhomes

Waters Edge at Harbison

Wellspring Apartments

572 Old Bush River Rd, Unit Unit-B

Heights at Lake Murray

Palisades at Ballentine

Atlantic at Parkridge
Northwest Columbia, Columbia, SC Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Northwest Columbia?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Northwest Columbia Studio Apartments | $1,859 | $1,859 | $1,859 |
Northwest Columbia 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,044 | $1,064 | $3,841 |
Northwest Columbia 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,427 | $1,017 | $5,498 |
Northwest Columbia 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,509 | $1,156 | $7,237 |
Northwest Columbia 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,667 | $1,234 | $8,100 |
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Cheapest Available Northwest Columbia Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Northwest Columbia area of Columbia, SC is a 1 Bed unit found at Avenue at Harbison priced from $1,064. Waters Edge at Harbison has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,210. Here are the most affordable Northwest Columbia apartments for rent in Columbia, SC:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Avenue at Harbison | Magnolia | 1BR,1BA | $1,064 |
Waters Edge at Harbison | Palm | 2BR,2BA | $1,210 |
West Winds Townhomes | The Magnolia 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1,225 |
Wellspring Apartments | Charleston 2-2 | 2BR,2BA | $1,301 |
Palisades at Ballentine | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,315 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Northwest Columbia, SC
As of June 29, 2025 the best value apartment in the Northwest Columbia area is the $1.59 price per square foot Dreher Model at The Residence at Marina Bay in the in the Lake Murray neighborhood starting from $2,255. The second greatest value Northwest Columbia apartment is the Hampton 3-3 Model at Wellspring Apartments starting at $1,896 with a $1.45 price per square foot in the Irmo neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Northwest Columbia apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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The Residence at Marina Bay | Dreher | 3BR,2BA | $1.59 |
Wellspring Apartments | Hampton 3-3 | 3BR,3BA | $1.45 |
Avenue at Harbison | Oak | 2BR,2BA | $1.37 |
West Winds Townhomes | The Magnolia 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.43 |
Heights at Lake Murray | Sydney | 1BR,1BA | $1.69 |
Palisades at Ballentine | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.78 |
Waters Edge at Harbison | Charleston | 1BR,1BA | $2.08 |
Furnished Studio-Columbia - Harbison | Furnished Studio-Columbia - Harbison | Studio ,1BA | $6.20 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleNorthwest Columbia, Columbia, SC
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Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
2.5Pet Friendly
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Getting Around the Northwest Columbia Neighborhood in Columbia, SC
Walk Score®
24 / 100
Car-Dependent
Almost all errands require a car
Bike Score®
26 / 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Minimal bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
2 / 100
Minimal Transit
It may be possible to get on a bus
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Northwest Columbia Apartments
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Northwest Columbia Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Northwest Columbia Apartment is $1,064 at Avenue at Harbison.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Northwest Columbia Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Northwest Columbia is starting from $1,210 at Waters Edge at Harbison.
What is the most affordable Northwest Columbia Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Northwest Columbia Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Avenue at Harbison and starts from $1,327.
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