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 $928. 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$928
Lory of HarbisonCypress2BR,1BA$1,174
Palisades at BallentineThe Katherine1BR,1BA$1,235
West Winds TownhomesThe Magnolia 2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1,255
Wellspring ApartmentsColumbiana 1-11BR,1BA$1,320

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Northwest Columbia, SC

As of April 26, 2026 the best value apartment in the Northwest Columbia area is the $1.52 price per square foot 3 Bedroom Model at The Point at Chestnut Hill in the in the Harbison neighborhood starting from $2,025. The second greatest value Northwest Columbia apartment is the Saluda Model at Residence at Marina Bay starting at $1,964 with a $1.57 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.
The Point at Chestnut Hill3 Bedroom3BR,2.5BA$1.52
Residence at Marina BaySaluda2BR,2BA$1.57
Lory of HarbisonCypress2BR,1.5BA$1.02
West Winds TownhomesThe Magnolia 2 Bedroom2BR,1.5BA$1.47
Heights at Lake MurraySydney1BR,1BA$1.80
Palisades at BallentineThe Katherine1BR,1BA$1.67
Atlantic at ParkridgeSullivan1BR,1BA$2.27
Wellspring ApartmentsColumbiana 1-11BR,1BA$1.91
Avenue at HarbisonAspen1BR,1BA$1.48

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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 $928 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 $1,159 at Avenue 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 Palisades at Ballentine and starts from $1,865.

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