Cheap Homes for Rent in the Old Shandon Neighborhood of Columbia, SC from $700 (57 Rentals)

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property at 1600 Park Cir

$900 - $1,600

Studio To 2 Bedroom Rentals

Available Aug 1

1600 Park Cir

ColumbiaSC29201

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property at 629 Kentucky St

$1,150

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$1,150
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$1,150

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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629 Kentucky St, Unit B

629 Kentucky St
ColumbiaSC29201
property at 2002 Greene St

$1,200 - $1,300

2 Bedroom Rentals

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2002 Greene St

ColumbiaSC29205

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Old Shandon, Columbia, SC Local Guide

Cheapest Available Old Shandon Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Old Shandon area of Columbia, SC is a Studio unit found at Capri Apartments priced from $925. Rosewood Gardens has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $935. Here are the most affordable Old Shandon apartments for rent in Columbia, SC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Capri ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$925
Rosewood Gardens1 Bedroom 1 Bath Classic1BR,1BA$935
The Carolinian1 Bedroon 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,001
Berry BuildingBarringer: 1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,021
Main Street LivingBarringer: 1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,021
Lofts at Lourie's1 bedroom 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,032
Hub Columbia4x34BR,3BA$1,070
The DylanC-80% income restricted studioStudio,1BA$1,075
1321 Lofts1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,113
Cornell Arms ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,150

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Old Shandon, SC

As of July 14, 2026 the best value apartment in the Old Shandon area is the $1.41 price per square foot 314 S Woodrow St Model at 314 S Woodrow St in the in the East Columbia neighborhood starting from $2,100. The second greatest value Old Shandon apartment is the 4x4 Oasis Model at Hub Columbia starting at $1,300 with a $0.93 price per square foot in the Waverly neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Old Shandon apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
314 S Woodrow St314 S Woodrow St3BR,2BA$1.41
Hub Columbia4x4 Oasis4BR,4BA$0.93
The AssemblyC23BR,3BA$1.26
1006 Princeton St, Unit 10061006 Princeton St2BR,1BA$1.43
Lofts at Lourie's2 bedroom 1 bath2BR,1BA$1.91
Rosewood Gardens1 Bedroom 1 Bath Classic1BR,1BA$1.28
The Carolinian1 Bedroon 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.43
Hampton Greene Apartment HomesOne Bedroom- 598 sqft1BR,1BA$1.89
Cornell Arms ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.97
Capri ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$1.68

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Old Shandon

What type of rentals are currently available in Old Shandon?

There are currently 223 Apartments for Rent in Old Shandon, SC with pricing that ranges from $676 to $4,200. There are also 144 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Old Shandon ranging from $775 to $15,500.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Old Shandon?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Old Shandon ranges from $775 to $15,500 with an average monthly rent of $2,194.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Old Shandon?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Old Shandon range from $1,247 to $3,066, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $995 to $15,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,800 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $3,960.

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