
Cheap 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Old Shandon Neighborhood of Columbia, SC from $845 (26 Rentals)


501 Pelham Dr

Towers at Forest Acres

1209 Hancock St

Claire Tower

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1157 Olympia Ave, Unit B

Cross Hill Apartments

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Hampton Courts

118-20 Elizabeth Darby Lane

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1321 Lofts

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The Palms on Main

Main Street Living

1706 Richland St

The Babcock
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2411 Blossom St

612 Whaley at The Mills
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Old Shandon, Columbia, SC Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Old Shandon?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Old Shandon Studio Apartments | $1,247 | $750 | $2,006 |
Old Shandon 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,441 | $845 | $2,825 |
| Old Shandon 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,727 | $971 | $2,875 |
| Old Shandon 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,364 | $1,250 | $4,200 |
| Old Shandon 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,088 | $3,250 | $4,927 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Old Shandon Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Old Shandon?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Old Shandon is under $1,150.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Old Shandon?
The cheapest apartment in Old Shandon is Towers at Forest Acres which is listed at $869, while the average apartment in Old Shandon costs $4,088.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Old Shandon?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 29 regular apartments in Old Shandon that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Old Shandon?
Cheap apartments in Old Shandon have an average cost of $383 which is $3,705 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Old Shandon.
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