Cheap Homes for Rent in Northwest Columbia Neighborhood of Columbia, SC from $800 (11 Rentals)

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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 $1,151. 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 HarbisonAspen1BR,1BA$1,151
Waters Edge at HarbisonPalm2BR,2BA$1,210
West Winds TownhomesThe Magnolia 2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1,225
Heights at Lake MurrayAthens1BR,1BA$1,300
Palisades at Ballentine1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,325

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Northwest Columbia, SC

As of July 15, 2025 the best value apartment in the Northwest Columbia area is the $1.68 price per square foot Dreher Model at The Residence at Marina Bay in the in the Lake Murray neighborhood starting from $2,372. The second greatest value Northwest Columbia apartment is the Sycamore Model at Lory of Harbison starting at $1,450 with a $1.18 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$1.68
Lory of HarbisonSycamore3BR,2BA$1.18
West Winds TownhomesThe Magnolia 2 Bedroom2BR,1.5BA$1.43
Atlantic at ParkridgeAtlantic1BR,1BA$1.76
Waters Edge at HarbisonHartwell1BR,1BA$1.78
Palisades at Ballentine1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.79
Heights at Lake MurrayAthens1BR,1BA$2.02
Avenue at HarbisonAspen1BR,1BA$1.83
Furnished Studio-Columbia - HarbisonFurnished Studio-Columbia - HarbisonStudio ,1BA$5.70

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Frequently Asked Questions about Northwest Columbia

What type of rentals are currently available in Northwest Columbia?

There are currently 16 Apartments for Rent in Northwest Columbia, SC with pricing that ranges from $1,017 to $9,460. There are also 47 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Northwest Columbia ranging from $800 to $2,995.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Northwest Columbia?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Northwest Columbia ranges from $800 to $2,995 with an average monthly rent of $1,849.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Northwest Columbia?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Northwest Columbia range from $1,156 to $9,460, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,539 to $2,795. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,725 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,234.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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