Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Northwest Columbia Neighborhood of Columbia, SC from $900 (11 Rentals)

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Lory of Harbison
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Lory of Harbison

100 Fairforest RdColumbia, SC 29212

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Harbison Gardens
2 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Harbison Gardens

401 Columbiana DrColumbia, SC 29212

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Northwest Columbia, Columbia, SC Local Guide

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 $927. Waters Edge at Harbison has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,139. Here are the most affordable Northwest Columbia apartments for rent in Columbia, SC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Avenue at HarbisonAspen1BR,1BA$927
Waters Edge at HarbisonCharleston1BR,1BA$1,139
Lory of HarbisonCypress2BR,1BA$1,174
Heights at Lake MurrayAthens1BR,1BA$1,460
Palisades at BallentineThe Murray2BR,2BA$1,495

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Northwest Columbia, SC

As of June 11, 2026 the best value apartment in the Northwest Columbia area is the $1.02 price per square foot Cypress Model at Lory of Harbison in the in the Irmo neighborhood starting from $1,174. The second greatest value Northwest Columbia apartment is the Wessinger Model at Residence at Marina Bay starting at $1,792 with a $1.56 price per square foot in the Lake Murray neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Northwest Columbia apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Lory of HarbisonCypress2BR,1.5BA$1.02
Residence at Marina BayWessinger2BR,2BA$1.56
Palisades at BallentineThe Murray2BR,2BA$1.42
Wellspring ApartmentsCharleston 2-22BR,2BA$1.54
Atlantic at ParkridgeAtlantic1BR,1BA$1.89
Avenue at HarbisonMagnolia1BR,1BA$1.56
Waters Edge at HarbisonCharleston1BR,1BA$1.59
Heights at Lake MurrayAthens1BR,1BA$2.27

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From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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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 $927 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 $1,174 at Lory of 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 $1,600.

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