Cheap Homes for Rent in Northwest Columbia Neighborhood of Columbia, SC from $1,100 (8 Rentals)

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property at 6 Forestgrove Ct

$1,599

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$1,487
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$112

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$1,599

3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Rentals

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6 Forestgrove Ct

ColumbiaSC29212
property at 201 Raintree Dr

$1,599

Total Monthly Price

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$1,487
Required Monthly Fees
$112

Total Monthly Price
$1,599

3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Rentals

Available Now

201 Raintree Dr

IrmoSC29063

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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

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Northwest Columbia, SC

As of April 05, 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 $1,899 with a $1.52 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$1.52
Lory of HarbisonCypress2BR,1.5BA$1.02
Waters Edge at HarbisonSavanna2BR,2BA$1.09
Wellspring ApartmentsCharleston 2-22BR,2BA$1.41
West Winds TownhomesThe Magnolia 2 Bedroom2BR,1.5BA$1.47
Palisades at BallentineThe Katherine1BR,1BA$1.67
Atlantic at ParkridgeSullivan1BR,1BA$2.23
Avenue at HarbisonAspen1BR,1BA$1.48

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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 $2,495. There are also 99 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Northwest Columbia ranging from $1,125 to $4,500.

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 $1,125 to $4,500 with an average monthly rent of $1,908.

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