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

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Lory of Harbison
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Lory of Harbison

100 Fairforest RdColumbia, SC 29212

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 $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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Avenue at HarbisonMagnolia1BR,1BA$1,064
Waters Edge at HarbisonPalm2BR,2BA$1,210
West Winds TownhomesThe Magnolia 2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1,225
Wellspring ApartmentsCharleston 2-22BR,2BA$1,301
Palisades at Ballentine1 Bedroom1BR,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Residence at Marina BayDreher3BR,2BA$1.59
Wellspring ApartmentsHampton 3-33BR,3BA$1.45
Avenue at HarbisonOak2BR,2BA$1.37
West Winds TownhomesThe Magnolia 2 Bedroom2BR,1.5BA$1.43
Heights at Lake MurraySydney1BR,1BA$1.69
Palisades at Ballentine1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.78
Waters Edge at HarbisonCharleston1BR,1BA$2.08
Furnished Studio-Columbia - HarbisonFurnished Studio-Columbia - HarbisonStudio ,1BA$6.20

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Northwest Columbia, Columbia, SC

Ranked #41

Among neighborhoods in Columbia, SC for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
Pet 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

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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