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

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Wellspring Apartments
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$1,289 - $6,307
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Wellspring Apartments

500 Harbison BlvdColumbia, SC 29212
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Lory of Harbison
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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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Atlantic at Parkridge
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$1,511 - $5,932
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Atlantic at Parkridge

356 Lake Murray BlvdIrmo, SC 29063
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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. Lory of Harbison has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,174. Here are the most affordable Northwest Columbia apartments for rent in Columbia, SC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Avenue at HarbisonAspen1BR,1BA$927
Lory of HarbisonCypress2BR,1BA$1,174
Waters Edge at HarbisonHartwell1BR,1BA$1,189
West Winds TownhomesThe Magnolia 2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1,265
Heights at Lake MurrayAthens1BR,1BA$1,275

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Northwest Columbia, SC

As of July 27, 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 The Murray Model at Palisades at Ballentine starting at $1,505 with a $1.43 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
Palisades at BallentineThe Murray2BR,2BA$1.43
Wellspring ApartmentsCharleston 2-22BR,2BA$1.29
West Winds TownhomesThe Magnolia 2 Bedroom2BR,1.5BA$1.48
Residence at Marina BayHilton1BR,1BA$1.82
Waters Edge at HarbisonHartwell1BR,1BA$1.45
Avenue at HarbisonMagnolia1BR,1BA$1.56
Atlantic at ParkridgeSullivan1BR,1BA$2.13
Heights at Lake MurrayAthens1BR,1BA$1.99

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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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